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.

her face in

Fu Zhengyuan turned to his

that be to the

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

“Consider it done.”

Moments later.

core, Mu Tongrui sat on the

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 always here if you

Mu Tongrui shot up and ran out of

down to run after her,

I have to

do much even if you're there. Please, think about the baby. High stress levels

be

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, but he

her cheeks as she collapsed

out of Mu Tongrui's hands now. This was the moment she was forced to

be all

He couldn't possibly

alone in this world.” Mu

Lan's hands, “We have to keep this from Sweetheart when she comes back from school. This is too

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

hard it is, I will put on a brave front. I'm sure Lingye will return safe and sound by tomorrow morning at

soup and try to get some

Tongrui gulped down

bed. Worn out, she eventually

and gingerly

Frowning, she burbled,

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

the living room. Playing with his walking cane on

now but she's still

out a sharp exhale, “Let her be. Sweetheart will be home anytime now, careful what you

course. I'll keep that

Bentley pulled

Sweetheart down the car. With her backpack on, Sweetheart

in the room, Sweetheart was bemused. She tilted her head as she scanned her

one is here to welcome me home.

She ran to her

didn't you pick

so sorry but I've been busy. Can you let Uncle Liu fetch

that arrangement but

you say 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

me! Grandpa, are Daddy and Mu'mu home? I saw Mu'mu's jacket

before he fibbed, “Yes. She's back but your daddy is too busy to come home

today? Where

taking a nap now but I'll take you to