797 A Million Times for You 159 (1/2)

I don't have a bad temper either, so why doesn't he love me?

She got out of bed early in the morning and had breakfast before lying in bed to call her mother, her eyes red and swollen.

She told Madam Lin about what happened last night, after which the latter chided her for asking such inappropriate questions.

”I couldn't help it. He said that he didn't fancy anyone in the past, but I don't believe him at all.”

”Would you rather hear that he did? He's already your husband now and you have a long way ahead. He's going to develop feelings for you sooner or later. He's so busy with handling political matters during the day yet you still bothered him with this trivial issue. How could he have been pleased with you?” Madam Lin comforted her.

”But his words really upset me, what did he mean by giving me that option…”

Madam Lin tried to persuade her not to read too much into things and said, ”He's giving you the freedom to make your choice, but he didn't force you to do anything. Shishi, listen to me, whenever he's working in the office, instruct the kitchen helpers to boil some soup and bring it to him yourself. Talk to him nicely. Don't let this matter affect your relationship with him.”

”Got it.” Lin Shishi ended the call and lay in bed to catch up on some sleep.

Her nap lasted for seven hours and it was already two o'clock in the afternoon by the time she woke up.

Heeding her mother's advice, she instructed the cooks in the kitchen to boil some soup for Tuoba Gucheng, which she then insisted on serving to him personally.

As soon as she opened the door, she heard his voice coming from the resting room.

Lin Shishi had always been careful with her step and barely made any sounds whenever she walks.

Thus, Tuoba Gucheng had no idea that she was outside and said gently over the phone, ”I haven't seen you in a long while. I'll go over to see you when I'm free.”

Lin Shishi was immediately alarmed. She was further convinced that her instincts were spot-on.

He was obviously lying when he said that he doesn't fancy anyone.

He just didn't want to let me know.

Shortly after, he opened the door and exited to see her standing outside with a bowl of soup.

”Hubby… try this, I especially instructed the cooks to prepare it for you.”

Tuoba Gucheng glanced at the bowl of soup and placed it onto the table. ”Got it, I'll have it later.”

Pursing her lips, she said, ”I was too rash last night. Are you angry?”

”No,” he answered coldly.

Lin Shishi knew that he was actually upset, though he refused to admit it. She forced a smile and asked, ”Would you go out with me to take a walk?”

To her surprise, he did not turn her down with the excuse of being busy and instead accompanied her for a stroll around the backyard.

They communicated much lesser than before and they were both keeping quiet throughout, as if accompanying her out on a walk was just another chore he had to complete.

Lin Shishi was not in the least bit happy at all.

Yet, she dared not express her displeasure, for fear that she would lose his company as well.

A forlorn expression formed on Lin Shishi's face as she caressed her baby bump.

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The investigations went on all the way until the afternoon of the following day.

Should there be no updates by 1800hrs, An Xiaoning had planned to be on standby along the street where she had predicted the next accident might happen.

An Xiaoning began to feel increasingly anxious with each passing second. She hoped that they would find a clue soon. At least there would be a lead they could follow instead of continuing to investigate and carry out screening painstakingly.