Belated Romance (Mu Tongrui)

“It can't be... no...”

Fu Lingye left for his office. Why would he be on Bohai Bridge?

He might not be the victim. No, it must be someone else.

The owner saw Mu Tongrui burst into tears. After a moment of hesitation, she asked Mu Tongrui, “The victim isn't someone you know. Right?”

“No... That's impossible.”

The phone rang again on the floor.

Mu Tongrui snapped back from her state of shock as she scurried over to pick it up with her shaky hands.

“Dad! Did they call to clarify? They made a mistake, right?”

Fu Zhengyuan's voice sounded weak, “The police called for me to go. You're his wife, so I think I should let you know.”

Mu Tongrui's heart dropped. Everything around her seemed to fall apart before her eyes.

Her mind went blank as if she was having a flight-or-fright moment. Mu Tongrui did not know how she got to the police station. She only knew she was nauseous, and her body felt sick from the amount of shaking she had.

Supporting himself with a walking cane, Fu Zhengyuan was awaiting her at the entrance. Next to him was his assistant.

Fu Zhengyuan told her, “Let's go in. I think they asked us here to update us on the case.”

Mu Tongrui's soul had left her body. Her empty shell went along with whatever was given to her. With a brittle voice, she answered, “Yes...”

The talk with the police officer did nothing but to further devastate Mu Tongrui.

He said, “I'm sorry to let you know that the search is drawing a blank.”

Glaring with blood-shot eyes, Mu Tongrui bawled, “Then get everyone you got! Also, there's no way it could've happened. Lingye has exceptional driving skills. This is all a big mistake! You need to fix it!”

Fu Zhengyuan furrowed his brows, “Tongrui, try to compose yourself.”

Mu Tongrui tugged his sleeve as she begged, “Please, dad. Get them to increase the manpower. I'll do whatever... Please.”

“Lingye's the only son I've left. Of course I don't want anything to happen to him. I already disposed all my resources to help. All there is left to do is let them do their job.”

Mu Tongrui's hands dropped while she dissolved into tears. She sniffled between words, “He promised... to come home early for his birthday. I still have to celebrate with him... Dad... could this be a birthday prank?”

“Let's not get too worked up until we have a concrete answer. Try to calm down for the baby. In moments like this, you have to stay strong for both your baby and Sweetheart. Understood?”

Mu Tongrui could not calm down. Nor could she stay patient.

Fu Lingye could be drowning right now. Yet she was sitting here doing nothing.

She wanted to save him.

However, her lack of swimming skills didn't allow her to.

in her hands, crying her heart

Zhengyuan turned to his assistant, “Zhi Jie, drive Mrs.

that be to the family

Zhengyuan nodded his head, “In this state, she needs to be taken care of. Have Aunt Lan make her some calming soup. For the baby's sake, don't let her get

“Consider it done.”

Moments later.

core, Mu Tongrui sat

bowl of the lily bulb and date kernel soup, which was known to be effective in aiding with relaxation. She recommended, “Have some soup. It'll help. If you feel ill at ease,

Tongrui shot up and ran out of

bowl down to run after her, “Young Mistress Tongrui! Where are

I have to find

you can't do much even if you're there. Please, think about the baby. High stress

have to be there. I need to

you... Not long ago, Lingye asked me to give him a bunch of pregnancy recipes to help with your low level of progesterone. He was never in the kitchen growing up because of his father's discouragement,

her cheeks

the moment she was forced to

Lan, he'll be

He has to survive this. He couldn't possibly leave you and Sweetheart.” Aunt Lan

alone in

Aunt Lan's hands, “We have to keep this from Sweetheart when she comes back from

the same time, you have to stay strong.

is, I will put

right attitude. Now let's finish the soup and try to get some sleep. That

Tongrui gulped down

to bed.

Lan came in and gingerly placed

Tongrui's sleep was troubled. Frowning, she burbled, “Lingye, come

deeply, then she tucked Mu Tongrui's arm under the blanket. She

and saw Fu Zhengyuan in the living room. Playing with his walking

sleeping now but she's still emotionally

sharp exhale, “Let her be. Sweetheart will be home anytime

course. I'll keep that

pulled

driver carried Sweetheart down the car. With her backpack on, Sweetheart ran into

bemused. She tilted her head as she scanned

everyone? No one is

as she entered. She ran to

Why didn't you pick me up

darling. I'm so sorry but I've been busy. Can you let Uncle Liu fetch you just for

with that arrangement but

we wait? I'll have Aunt Lan make

Daddy and Mu'mu home? I saw Mu'mu's jacket on

before he fibbed, “Yes. She's

everyone extra busy today? Where is Mu'mu? I wanna

Lan said, “She gets tired easily now that she's pregnant. She's taking a nap now but I'll take you to her