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 her hands, crying her heart

Fu Zhengyuan turned to his assistant, “Zhi Jie, drive

that be to the family

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

“Consider it done.”

Moments later.

Tongrui sat on the bed

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

Aunt Lan, Mu Tongrui shot up and ran out of the

put the bowl down to run after her,

Bridge! I have

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

“Aunt Lan. I have to be there. I need to know what's

of progesterone. He was never in the kitchen growing up because

cheeks as she

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

he'll be all

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

wouldn't leave us alone in

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

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

her head in agreement as she swallowed her tears back, “You are right. No matter how hard it is, I will put on a brave front. I'm sure Lingye will return safe and

finish the soup and try to get some sleep. That should get

Tongrui gulped

to bed. Worn out, she eventually fell

came in and gingerly placed a

was troubled. Frowning, she burbled, “Lingye, come home... to

Mu Tongrui's arm under the blanket.

living room. Playing with

is sleeping now

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

I'll keep that

black Bentley pulled into the

Sweetheart down the car. With her backpack on, Sweetheart

bemused.

everyone? No one is here

ran to

you pick me up

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

that arrangement

you put it on while we wait? I'll have Aunt Lan make

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

Fu Zhengyuan paused for a second before he fibbed, “Yes. She's back but your daddy is too busy

“Why is everyone extra busy today? Where

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