640 Well-Prepared (2/2)

Even this time, Xiu's impression of their relationship didn't really change. In fact, now she was all the more convinced that their relationship was one of a kind. It was unique but heartwarming in its own way. And it was something only the two involved were able to perceive. Because they never let the opinion of any third person get between them.

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Coming back to the present...

Darren was listening to Xiu's recount of what she talked about with Xin Zimen and asked, ”Just because of this conversation you changed your mind?”

Xiu nodded her head but then shook it, ”Yes and no as well. It wasn't exactly because of this conversation. It was more of because after I heard everything it brought me new enlightenment.”

”What kind of enlightenment?” wondered Darren.

”I finally realized that no matter the age, no one is ever ready to be a parent. It's not something we can control and neither it is something we can get a trial of and choose whether we want to continue the subscription or cancel it. I mean you can't possibly shove the baby back where he came from.”

Darren poked her head while shaking his own at the way she verbalized her thoughts.

Xiu scrunched up her nose but continued, ”I mean to say that whether it's a year later or a year earlier, it really doesn't make a difference. Freedom isn't found in the world, it already exists in our hearts. The point is whether we can find freedom within us or not.”

Darren rubbed the side of his face against her hair as he asked, ”And did my Sweets manage to find that freedom?”

Xiu laid her head on his shoulder as she answered, ”I've already found it when I met you. I feel free when I'm with you. I feel my heart soaring to a new height whenever you're around. Then why should I look for my freedom elsewhere? I have it right here, at this very moment, with you. Since I'm the happiest at this moment, why bother spoiling the moment by conjectures of the future?”

Darren felt his heart rate spiking. But before he could say anything, she went on, ”But that doesn't mean you can treat me like a paper doll. I'd still be doing what I want. As the doctor said to me, 'A child isn't a hindrance between you and your goals, a child is your biggest strength.'”

”And here I thought you didn't listen to the doctor.”

”Well, it's something she repeated three times on purpose. Even if I wanted to, I couldn't ignore it.” Xiu sounded a bit bitter as she responded but covered it up.

”I won't treat you like a paper doll but... I still have to take care of you.” He paused before adding, ”You want to cook yourself, I won't stop you. But I can play the role of your kitchen assistant, right?”

Xiu furrowed her brows, ”Are you gonna stick to me like glue now?”

Darren nodded his head without hesitation, ”Of course! I already settled everything. From today onwards, all of my time is yours. All of me is also yours.”

”All of you are already mine but all of your time as well? Aren't you too well-prepared?”

Sensing her suspiciousness, Darren cleared his throat and said, ”I originally wanted to take some time off of work so that we can have a long honeymoon. See? It all worked for the better now. I can stay with you at ease now.”

”Honeymoon? Why can't I remember this discussion?”

”Because it never happened. I wanted to surprise you. Although you're pregnant, we can still go anywhere you like. You just have to choose a location.”

Xiu was still suspicious of Darren. In fact, she was certain he wasn't telling her the truth but she didn't want to probe him. She knew Darren wouldn't hide anything from her on purpose. If he wasn't coming clean it meant he was worried about her. Since it was like that even she was helpless about it.