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,

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

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.

her core, Mu Tongrui sat on the bed in a

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 always

Tongrui shot up and ran out of

run after her, “Young Mistress Tongrui!

Bridge! I have to find

Fu already sent help. The officers are there too! Besides, you can't do much even if you're there. Please, think about the baby. High

Tongrui appealed, “Aunt Lan. I have to be there. I need

handle the situation for 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

cheeks as she collapsed onto a

Tongrui's hands now. This was the moment she was forced

be all

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

Sweetheart. He wouldn't leave us alone in

to keep this from Sweetheart when she comes back from school. This is too much for

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

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

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

gulped down

cried herself to bed. Worn out, she eventually fell

came in and gingerly placed a blanket on

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

she tucked Mu Tongrui's arm under the blanket.

room. Playing

Mistress Tongrui is sleeping now but she's still

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

I'll keep that

Bentley pulled

driver carried Sweetheart down the car. With her

was bemused. She tilted her head as

everyone? No one is here

She ran to

didn't you pick me

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

with that

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 bit late today, but you get to

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

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

brows wrinkled, “Why is everyone extra busy today? Where is

“She gets tired easily now that she's pregnant. She's taking