Chapter 442 - Conflicted Mind (1/2)
Jiang Ruolan had been in the hospital that day, and although she had been half asleep, she had always remembered the three words he had whispered in her ear. She knew it was not a dream.
Jiang Ruolan lowered her head, not wanting him to see the redness in her eyes. She slipped away from his embrace, but Xian Zihao immediately held her waist tightly, not allowing her to move. His other hand caressed her body relentlessly.
Jiang Ruolan's voice was similarly hoarse as she said in a low voice, ”Zihao, don't.”
Xian Zihao stopped moving. It was not because of her struggle but because of her simple 'no'.
At this moment, Jiang Ruolan's heart was in conflict. On one side was her mother, while on the other side was her beloved husband.
She knew that it wasn't Xian Zihao's fault, but she didn't know what to do. She didn't want to leave him.
”I... I'm not feeling well.” Jiang Ruolan didn't know if she was going overboard for rejecting his wishes, and because she didn't want him to feel sad, she found a reasonable excuse.
When she looked up, she saw that Xian Zihao was looking at her. A hint of emotion that she didn't understand appeared in his eyes. She subconsciously held his hand.
Xian Zihao sat up and turned on the bedside lamp. Then he turned around and helped Jiang Ruolan up. ”Did you eat something cold? I remember watching what you had for dinner. Why do you suddenly have a stomach ache?”
”Maybe it's because I ate a lot of vegetarian food and snacks in the hospital a few days ago. You've been so indulgent towards me today, and for the first time, you didn't stop me from eating meat. I've eaten too much meat, and my stomach probably can't digest it well.” Jiang Ruolan explained in a low voice.
Xian Zihao could only laugh helplessly, ”It's very rare for your stomach to get hurt. Looks like you have to eat fewer indigestible food in the future. Right now, you're pregnant, so the peristalsis in your intestines has already weakened. In the future, ask Sister Yanmei to continue cooking those digestible foods, hmm?”
Jiang Ruolan nodded and leaned against his chest, not moving an inch.
However, Xian Zihao pushed her away and made her lean against the headboard. He got up and said, ”I'll get hot water for you. Drink a little to see if it can help. If your stomach continues to hurt, I'll take you to the hospital.”
”No, Zihao!” Jiang Ruolan was about to call him, but Xian Zihao had already opened the room door and walked out. A moment later, the light in the living room was switched on, and she could hear him moving in the kitchen.
Jiang Ruolan quickly stood up and went into the kitchen to see Xian Zihao washing the kettle and boiling the water.
She immediately went back to the bedroom. In the middle of the night, she casually found a reason to torment him. She felt a bit guilty, but her heart was still in turmoil, causing her brain to be unable to stop thinking about her mother's death for a moment.
Jiang Ruolan walked to the window and opened it to see the moonlight outside, then she placed her hand on her stomach and caressed it gently.
Moments later, there was a sound of movement behind her. Xian Zihao's voice was heard at the same time, ”I made you pineapple juice that can help your digestive system. Drink a little first and then drink this hot water. It's not good to drink too much water at night.”
Jiang Ruolan took the glass of pineapple juice and took a sip. A slightly sour and sweet taste spread in her mouth, making her suppressed mood more relaxed. She drank two mouthfuls, then looked at Xian Zihao, who was standing in front of her.
”Alright, that's enough. You can't drink too much.” Xian Zihao slowly took the pineapple juice from her hand before handing her a glass of hot water. ”Here, drink this warm water. Let's see if the pain in your stomach can be alleviated a little.”
As Xian Zihao spoke, his eyes filled with concern as he watched Jiang Ruolan obediently drinking the water.
Once she was done, Jiang Ruolan pursed her lips and said, ”Zihao, I'm much better now. Let's go to sleep.”