CHAPTER 445: CHAPTER 445

Fu Youhan felt like someone had doused him with a bucket of ice water in the dead of winter.

Not only was his whole body trembling from the cold, but an icy chill also seemed to emanate from him.

"How could this be..."

His voice carried an almost imperceptible tremor.

In fact, before being with Jiang Moxi, he really hadn’t thought about having children.

But after this near-death separation from Jiang Moxi, he began to fantasize about a romantic wedding with her, followed by having a child or two, happily spending the rest of their lives together.

However, just as he started to envision this beautiful future, reality slapped him harshly in the face.

The doctor, seeing the man enveloped by a sinister aura, was also frightened.

But he still upheld his duty as a doctor and informed Fu Youhan of the results of the examination.

"The two bullets penetrated the uterus, even if it heals, that area remains the weakest. Once pregnancy occurs, as the fetus develops in the uterus, it could very likely lead to a uterine rupture, endangering life."

In other words, if Jiang Moxi were to get pregnant and give birth, it could very likely cost her life.

He could accept a future without children, but what about Jiang Moxi?

Although she appeared somewhat cold, she couldn’t help stopping to play with cute children she came across on the streets.

Moreover, Fu Youhan knew that Jiang Moxi and the Jiang Family had no real familial affection, but she still deeply longed for it.

She likely very much wanted her own flesh and blood to comfort her longing for familial affection.

But now, this meager hope was stripped away because of his, Fu Youhan’s, mistake.

At this moment, Fu Youhan fully realized the devastating disaster his impromptu decision to leave the wedding had brought upon Jiang Moxi.

His mood was extremely heavy, and he even felt unsure how to face Jiang Moxi.

But at that moment, Jiang Moxi’s cool voice sounded from behind him.

"Is the check-up done? Can we leave?"

Fu Youhan suddenly realized something and quickly turned around.

He had not heard Jiang Moxi approaching at all.

So, had she been here the whole time the doctor and he were discussing these matters?

Had she heard everything?

Fu Youhan hastily scrutinized Jiang Moxi closely, not wanting to miss any subtle expression on her face, eager to see her opinion on not being able to have children in the future.

But he found that Jiang Moxi was unusually calm.

It was as if she didn’t care, but more so as if after experiencing the most thorough despair, she became indifferent.

For a long time, Fu Youhan couldn’t find his voice.

However, Jiang Moxi, seeing the doctor nod that she could leave, calmly turned around and walked away.

Fu Youhan, for the moment not caring about anything else, hurriedly followed her.

Even after they got into the car to return, Fu Youhan’s emotions were still unsettled, and he did not start the car.

"If you don’t want to drive, then I’ll take a taxi back."

Seeing the car not moving for a long time, Jiang Moxi, somewhat annoyed, took out her phone.

But Fu Youhan suddenly leaned over, not only took her phone away but also pulled her tightly into his arms.

He buried his head in Jiang Moxi’s neck, rubbed it several times, and then spoke with a hoarse voice: "Xixi, I’m sorry!"

Jiang Moxi didn’t want to hear this belated apology, and just as she was about to push him away, she felt a sensation of liquid dripping on her neck.

For a moment, her hand, reaching out to push Fu Youhan away, paused in mid-air.

After a long silence, Jiang Moxi suddenly spoke:

"That day at the hospital after treating the wound, the doctor already said so. It’s not a big deal, it’s just not having children in the future."

Jiang Moxi also said, "Now that you’re aware of this situation, don’t come looking for me anymore. Whether I forgive you or not, how we can continue in the future is a problem."

"Why can’t we continue? It’s just not having children!" Fu Youhan abruptly raised his head, his eyes red as he looked at her.

Jiang Moxi struggled to free herself from his grasp.

"Being infertile is an obstacle in any ordinary family, let alone coming from a prestigious family like yours. Would your family let you marry a woman who cannot bear children?"

But Fu Youhan strode forward fiercely and hugged her tightly again.

His voice was hoarse and subdued in her ear.

"I don’t need to consider their opinions! This is my life! I don’t want children, I just want you!"

Fu Youhan’s embrace was strong, as if he wished to meld Jiang Moxi into his very bones.

Jiang Moxi couldn’t escape and simply let the man hold her tightly.

Yet she still spoke her mind.

"When love is strong, you might feel that I am irreplaceable. But what about the rest of our lives when the passion fades? Who can guarantee that you won’t leave again, desiring children?"

But Fu Youhan still stubbornly held her tight: "I won’t. I know my actions at the wedding utterly broke your heart, and made you hesitant to trust me easily, but I will never let go. In this lifetime, I want nobody else but you."

Listening to the man’s tender whispers, Jiang Moxi felt powerless and was about to say something when she unexpectedly saw from the rearview mirror a white van behind, with a bearded man looking grimly at her.

Jiang Moxi slightly narrowed her eyes and immediately said: "Start the car, we are being followed."

Fu Youhan also immediately let go of Jiang Moxi and glanced at the rearview mirror.

Seeing the unsettling glance from the man, Fu Youhan was almost certain that this man was targeting Jiang Moxi.

As he started the engine, he asked Jiang Moxi: "Is it someone from Orion, or an enemy of the Feng Family?"

Jiang Moxi eyed the bearded man in the driver’s seat of the van, her brow slightly furrowed: "I don’t know..."

Fu Youhan quickly drove the car away, and as expected, the man in the van followed them.

Thus, Fu Youhan simply turned into traffic-heavy lanes.

Weaving through various vehicles, they soon shook off the van.

Only after making sure that the man was no longer following did Fu Youhan bring Jiang Moxi back to the Feng Family’s Mansion.

"Don’t go out alone these next few days, call me if you need anything." Fu Youhan personally escorted her to the door.

"What about you?" Jiang Moxi asked subconsciously.

Because that man might be targeting Fu Youhan as well.

Not expecting his simple question to elicit a small smile from Fu Youhan.

He even reached out to gently stroke Jiang Moxi’s cheek: "Worried about me?"

Jiang Moxi immediately swatted away his hand irritably: "You’re overthinking it."

"I’m not overthinking. I know you still have feelings for me." Fu Youhan still intently gazed at her beautiful profile.

Fearing he’d completely annoy Jiang Moxi, Fu Youhan quickly stopped his heartfelt confession and said earnestly:

"Don’t worry, I can handle this person. I’m staying at the most secure hotel, there won’t be any problems. You go back first, I’ll check the identity of that man just now, and then come over."

Jiang Moxi annoyed asked: "Why are you coming over again?"

"I’m not coming to see you. Didn’t the Old Master ask me to come over and play chess?" Fu Youhan said.

Jiang Moxi felt a bit foolish and self-conscious.

But Fu Youhan probably guessed her thoughts and added: "Now wanting to reconcile and marry you, the difficulty has skyrocketed, like passing five levels and slaying six generals."

He needed to get past not only Old Master Feng, but also Feng Ming and Feng Yu...

"I told you not to come looking for me," Jiang Moxi said coldly.

But Fu Youhan suddenly leaned in and kissed her cheek.

"No matter how difficult it is, my heart to be with you has not changed. Don’t worry, even if I have to risk my life, I will overcome all obstacles and bring you home, to make you happy."

Fu Youhan’s tender and affectionate demeanor exuded an allure of a mature man.

Jiang Moxi was accidentally scorched by his gaze and words, and the scenes from last night involuntarily surfaced in her mind...

"Keep being happy by yourself, I’m going back," Jiang Moxi quickly dropped these words and swiftly opened the car door to get out.

Fu Youhan watched her panicked retreat, his lips couldn’t help but curl into a slight smile.

Xixi, you still have feelings for me, right...