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

to his assistant, “Zhi

be to

Aunt Lan make her some calming soup. For the baby's sake,

“Consider it done.”

Moments later.

Tongrui sat on the bed

lily bulb and date kernel soup, which was known to be effective in aiding with relaxation.

Tongrui shot

Lan put the bowl down to run after her, “Young Mistress Tongrui! Where are you

Bridge! I have

help. The officers are there too! Besides, you can't do much even if you're there. Please, think about the baby. High stress levels can have a bad

be there. I need to know

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, but he wanted to cook for

down her cheeks as she collapsed

was the moment she was forced to

Lan, he'll be all

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

wouldn't leave us alone in this world.” Mu Tongrui

Sweetheart when she

the same time, you have to stay strong. Sweetheart is a smart girl. We need to

are right. No matter how hard it is, I will put on a brave front. I'm sure Lingye will return safe and sound

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

Tongrui gulped down the

cried herself to bed. Worn out,

came in and gingerly

Frowning, she burbled,

she tucked Mu Tongrui's arm under the blanket.

saw Fu Zhengyuan in the living room. Playing with his

Tongrui is sleeping now but she's still emotionally

“Let her be. Sweetheart will be home anytime now, careful

keep that in

pulled into

Sweetheart down the car. With her

the stinging silence in the room, Sweetheart was bemused. She tilted

one is here

as she entered. She ran to her grandfather, who was seemingly

Why didn't you pick me

been busy. Can you let Uncle Liu fetch you just for a

was not satisfied 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

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

second before he fibbed, “Yes. She's back but

everyone extra busy today? Where is Mu'mu?

taking a nap now but I'll