CHAPTER 367: CHAPTER 366: THE GRACE OF CHILDBIRTH (PART 2)

"Are you okay?"

After everything that happened before, Yuan Zhaodi felt a bit awkward facing Mrs. Xiao Li again. In the past, whenever he talked to Mrs. Xiao Li, he would start by calling her "wife." But now, looking at Mrs. Xiao Li, Yuan Zhaodi couldn’t bring himself to say it.

"I’m... fine!"

Mrs. Xiao Li also noticed Yuan Zhaodi’s strange behavior. Her eyes, which had initially shown delight, suddenly dimmed, and she became somewhat listless.

She had always thought that after such a long time, Yuan Zhaodi’s anger would have dissipated.

However, things were not as she had expected.

"Are you still blaming me, husband?"

Seeing Yuan Zhaodi silent, Mrs. Xiao Li couldn’t help but ask.

"No, not at all!"

Yuan Zhaodi quickly denied, "I just feel a bit uncomfortable!"

"Uncomfortable about what?"

Mrs. Xiao Li was confused by Yuan Zhaodi’s answer.

"It’s been so long since I saw you, you feel kind of unfamiliar!"

Yuan Zhaodi was truly straightforward, speaking his mind.

If they had been as close as before, a long absence could have made the reunion feel like a honeymoon. But now, it’s a different situation.

Upon hearing Yuan Zhaodi’s words, a faint smile appeared on Mrs. Xiao Li’s pale face as she said, "Husband, I know it’s all my fault before. I’ve changed since then!"

"I won’t make the same mistakes again!"

Mrs. Xiao Li felt immense happiness upon hearing Yuan Zhaodi’s words.

She really had changed.

Previously, she would express everything. She thought that as a couple, she and Yuan Zhaodi were a family, with the same stance.

But the reality proved that Yuan Zhaodi’s stance was different from hers.

She didn’t want a divorce, or to separate and divide assets, so she had to change.

Before the family split, she always played the role of a good wife and daughter-in-law. After having Yuan Shouhu and Yuan Bao, her role as a good mother was quite remarkable.

After the family split, she thought she had control over her little family’s affairs.

Unexpectedly, she was mistaken again.

Even after the split, she remained cautious.

"I know you might not believe anything I say!"

"I won’t say much; you’ll see for yourself in the future!"

Mrs. Xiao Li sincerely looked at Yuan Zhaodi, speaking with apparent honesty.

"Alright, I’ll see for myself!"

Yuan Zhaodi solemnly nodded, seeing Mrs. Xiao Li indeed seemed different.

The book says, nobody is perfect. Everyone makes mistakes, but correcting them is the greatest good.

If Mrs. Xiao Li truly changed, Yuan Zhaodi hoped they could grow old together.

A young couple, companions in old age!

...

Mrs. Xiao Li gave birth to a big chubby boy.

This news quickly reached the Wei Family.

Yuan Bao, who was visiting the Wei Family, naturally learned about this from her godmother.

"Godmother, should I go back for a visit?"

Yuan Bao truly didn’t expect Mrs. Xiao Li to give birth at this time. She really did not like Mrs. Xiao Li, but regardless of her feelings, she couldn’t change the fact that Mrs. Xiao Li was her biological mother.

"Do you want to go back?"

Mrs. Wei Shen smiled at Yuan Bao.

Yuan Bao sighed like a grown-up and said, "I don’t know either."

"Then go back and have a look!"

Mrs. Wei Shen gently patted Yuan Bao’s head, "No matter what, she’s your elder. Though you’ve been adopted, you cannot ignore the maternal bond here!"

"Alright, I’ll go back and have a look!"

Yuan Bao sighed again.

She genuinely felt quite unlucky.

At first glance, she seemed favored, but her experience was far different from others being pampered.

Others are given without thought, stars instead of the moon.

But for her, even her own mother favored boys over girls. As for her father, he was an incompetent figure.

"Little girl, you’re so young yet sighing all day like an old granny!"

Mrs. Wei Shen tapped Yuan Bao’s forehead lightly, "Go back and have a look. If you feel uncomfortable at home, come back and play with Qiqi."

"Godmother, don’t worry, I’m not foolish!"

Yuan Bao was sure of that.

She was more capable now compared to when she ran away from home, so how could she possibly suffer?

"Mom, I’ll go with Jiaojiao!"