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.

buried her face in her

break down, Fu Zhengyuan turned to his

would that be

needs to be taken care of. Have Aunt Lan make her some calming soup. For the baby's sake, don't let

“Consider it done.”

Moments later.

to her core, Mu Tongrui sat on

Lan came into the room with a 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, I'm

Lan, Mu Tongrui shot up

bowl down to run after her,

Bridge! I have to find

do much even if you're

have to be there. I need to know what's happening right

pregnancy recipes to help with your low level of progesterone. He was never in the kitchen growing up because of his father's discouragement, but he wanted to

her cheeks as she

the moment she was forced

be

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

wouldn't leave us alone in

when she comes back

the same thing. At the same time, you have to stay strong. Sweetheart is a smart

is, I will put on a brave front. I'm

Now let's finish the soup and try to get some sleep. That should get rid of the ill look on your

Tongrui gulped down

to bed. Worn out, she eventually

and gingerly placed

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

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

Lan walked downstairs and saw Fu Zhengyuan in the living room. Playing with his walking cane on the sofa, he

Mistress Tongrui is sleeping now but she's still emotionally

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

I'll keep that

pulled into

driver carried Sweetheart down the car. With her

bemused. She

No one is here to welcome

as she entered. She ran

you pick me

busy. Can you let

with that

last night that you want to watch Peppa Pig with Zehan today? He'll be home soon. Why don't you put it on while we wait? I'll have Aunt Lan make you some yummy munchies. Dinner will be a

me! Grandpa, are Daddy and Mu'mu home?

a second before he fibbed, “Yes. She's

today? Where is Mu'mu? I wanna play with

She's taking a nap now but I'll take you to her when she wakes