CHAPTER 461: CHAPTER 463: XIA XIAO, DO YOU OFTEN DREAM ABOUT A LITTLE BOY?

Xia Xiao came and went just like that, and Yuhua watched her back with displeasure, fully aware of the clear dissatisfaction Xia Xiao had shown since the day of the miscarriage.

Yuhua wondered if Xia Xiao had somehow guessed about her pregnancy, but she quickly shook her head, dismissing the idea; she had been careful to keep it hidden, and Xia Xiao could not possibly know.

Xia Xiao paid no further attention to Yuhua. As the exam date approached day by day, although Xia Xiao was confident, she was not entirely sure she could achieve the best possible results.

Xia Xiao was indeed aiming for the top spot. Jiaxing had become an officer, achieving such feats within just a few years of enlistment, while she, resurrected as a postgraduate student, would be embarrassed if her college entrance examination scores were merely satisfactory.

Sometimes Xia Xiao discussed question types with Jiazhi and other times with Yang Xuehua, Xia Jing and Yan Hao, and Wang Aihua, though she was much colder towards Yuhua.

Yuhua, on the other hand, did not think Xia Xiao was all that impressive and, considering Xia Xiao was just a junior high student, Yuhua focused more on solving problems on her own.

Since everyone was diligently studying, Weilin also taught Feiyang, Feiyue, and Feiyi to study, acting as a little teacher.

Once Yuhua’s abortion was behind her, everyone returned to their studies, and Yuhua stopped causing trouble, bringing temporary peace to the household.

Xia Xiao juggled studying and childcare, occasionally visiting the Black Bears at Nanhua Mountain. Black Bears generally live between 15 and 25 years, and the old bear couple had passed away, leaving only their offspring now.

Time flowed gently by, and in the blink of an eye, Xia Xiao’s belly had swollen like a balloon; although it was only seven months, it was quite large.

Zheng Xianghong said with a mix of happiness and concern, "This is as big as when you were pregnant with Feiyang and Feiyue. It must be twins again."

Xia Xiao smiled slightly, "I think it’s twins too." Saying this, Xia Xiao reached out her hand to Zheng Xianghong, "Mom, check and see if it’s almost time for me to give birth."

She had given birth to Feiyang and Feiyue at seven months, and now it was already November. With exams next month, Xia Xiao hoped to have the baby before the exams, as it would be inconvenient to take the exam with such a large belly.

After all, her belly was now so large that Xia Xiao could no longer see her toes, and sleeping at night had become difficult, occasionally requiring Xia Jing or Yang Xuehua to take care of her.

"It’s almost time, in just a few days. Be sure to pay attention," nodded Zheng Xianghong.

Yuhua said, "The exams are on the tenth of next month. Even if Xia Xiao gives birth in a few days, she won’t be out of confinement by then."

"What does that matter? There’s also another chance next summer, isn’t there? If she can’t make it this time, she can take it next time, and she’ll be better prepared," Xia Xiao said, then added, "As long as I’m not giving birth during the exam, I’m even considering taking it next summer."

Yuhua commented, "You’re certainly lucky, always having good things come your way."

Heh, Xia Xiao sneered, "Isn’t it the same for everyone? You see my blessings, but you, Yu Hua, are surrounded by fortune yet fail to recognize it. Although Brother Gao isn’t in the army anymore and can’t be with me every day because he’s at the military academy, I have been through pregnancies and childbirth mostly without him. This time is no different. In contrast, Yu Hua, you have Brother with you, yet you’re still not satisfied."

"What are you talking about? When have I ever been unwilling? What’s been with you these past few months, your words always seem so sharp," Yuhua glared at Xia Xiao.

"I’m just learning from Yu Hua," Xia Xiao replied. "You used to speak to me this way, didn’t you?"

Xia Xiao was truly feeling uncomfortable, and she was pregnant. Although she had her child and her kind in-laws were with her, Gao Jiaxing wasn’t by her side, which made Xia Xiao uneasy.

Since becoming pregnant, her temper had become a bit volatile, and she harbored an unresolved depression inside her. Yuhua’s miscarriage had left a deep mark on Xia Xiao, even causing her nightmares at night; her interactions with Yuhua had turned understandably strange.

Upon hearing Xia Xiao’s sarcastic remarks, Yuhua became angry, "Even if you’ve given birth to a few sons, I am still the eldest sister-in-law. You think that having a few sons means you can disrespect me?"

Zheng Xianghong, seeing that Xia Xiao and Yuhua were about to argue, quickly intervened, "Stop it, weren’t you two supposed to be studying? Go read your books."

"Mom, I didn’t mean it," Xia Xiao exclaimed with a worried face to Zheng Xianghong. "It’s just that I’ve been waking up from nightmares almost every night; I can’t sleep well."

The nightmares weren’t as frequent as every night, but during Yuhua’s miscarriage, Xia Xiao indeed had a night full of bad dreams. Since then, Xia Xiao had been taking Shitou out from the space to keep an eye on her surroundings at night, which helped her feel somewhat at ease.

After pausing, Xianghong heard Zheng Xianghong asking Xia Xiao, "What nightmares have you been having?"

"I dreamt of a little boy yelling, ’Mom, why don’t you want me?’ and then he also asked me why I didn’t save him," Xia Xiao answered. "I don’t know why I am having such nightmares. Mom, I’m really worried. I could never abandon my own child. Maybe it’s because I’m pregnant and weaker, so I can see some unclean things."

"It shouldn’t be that," Xianghong reassured her, though her heart skipped a beat, also worried about the baby in Xia Xiao’s womb. She checked Xia Xiao’s pulse again to reassure her, "You’re overthinking it; there’s nothing wrong. The baby is very healthy. Dreams are often the opposite of reality; don’t think too much about it."

Xia Xiao seemed comforted by Zheng Xianghong’s words, while Yuhua turned pale, her eyes betraying a sense of panic. She even looked around since it was broad daylight and slowly calmed herself down.

"Xia Xiao, do you often dream about a little boy?" Yuhua asked Xia Xiao.

"Yes, he’s really cute, but it’s a pity I can’t see his face clearly." Shitou told her that daytime thoughts lead to nighttime dreams. Xia Xiao sighed, if she didn’t know about Yuhua wanting to abort her pregnancy, she might not mind, but knowing it troubled her deeply.

Not to mention, she was pregnant herself, and being emotionally sensitive, losing such a small life was unimaginable to her.

If there had been other reasons, she might have overlooked it, but Yuhua had decided too hastily to abort, especially since it had only been two months.

Moreover, Yuhua had made the entire family suffer due to the abortion. Fortunately, Yuhua hadn’t thought of pinning the blame on someone else for the child she wanted to abort.

With Shitou around, Xia Xiao surely wouldn’t be schemed against, but she couldn’t say the same for her sons. If Yuhua ever insinuated that the mishap occurred because the child bumped into her, Xia Xiao wouldn’t let Yuhua off easily.

"I’ll go back to my studies," Yuhua said and immediately left, her face ashen.

Yuhua felt that Xia Xiao must be dreaming about the child she had lost, and it was a boy, which made Yuhua’s heart ache. She felt her decision was made too hastily. Lost and dispirited, she couldn’t stay in her room out of fear and didn’t dare to stay at home. Taking her books, she went to find Wang Aihua.