build, it would be quite difficult for him to put on weight. He had stomach issues and was also picky about food; every time he ordered meals, there were plenty of dishes on the table, but he didn't e...Chapter 578

When Ye Feimo saw Warming staring blankly at her phone with a distracted expression, he couldn't help but worry and hurried over to embrace her shoulders. With a smile, he asked, "What's wrong Whose call is it that has you so absent-minded"

The other party had already read the letter; there was no response as Warming continued to hold the phone in a daze. Ye Feimo called out to her twice before she snapped back to reality. "Ah, you're calling me... Sorry, I..."

"Warming, who's calling" Ye Feimo asked. Even if he were an idiot, he would know that this call was amiss. He had always been wary of certain things; more accurately, he had been guarding against anything that could harm his happiness or cause Warming to leave him again. She had once left him because of the curse, and it was possible she might do so again for the same reason. This was something he wouldn't allow and also what he feared most.

So when Warming showed any signs of unease, Ye Feimo felt as though alarms were going off in his mind. Warming said, "I'm fine, don't worry."

"Whose call is it" Ye Feimo persisted, looking deeply into Warming's face and not allowing her to evade the question. Warming initially wanted to lie to get out of the situation but remembered she had promised Ye Feimo that they would be honest with each other going forward and no longer hide anything from one another.

Warming said, "Feimo, don't worry so much. It was Long Xiushui who called me. Maybe my brother gave her my number. It's quite funny when you think about it; we're supposed to be mother and daughter but act like strangers whenever we meet. She’s always been avoiding me, and I never expected her to call me herself. Feimo, don’t worry. I’ve already come to terms with everything. So please don't be concerned that I'll leave again. It won't happen."

Warming assured Ye Feimo repeatedly, calming him down, but he still had lingering doubts. "Why is Long Xiushui calling you She must have mentioned the curse, right You look so distracted. What did she say"

Warming tightened her grip on Ye Feimo's hand; she felt his tension and a dull ache in her heart. Ye Feimo was already fearful of what had happened before, and any hint of trouble left him uneasy. This was her fault for not giving him enough reassurance.

Warming took Ye Feimo’s hand and placed it on her abdomen with a gentle smile. "Feimo, this is our daughter inside me. You're going to be a father in just a few months when she's born. Our wedding is coming up soon too. How could I possibly do anything that would hurt you or myself Don't worry; I'll stay by your side no matter what, even if you grow tired of me. Raising a child alone is very hard. I don’t want to bring our daughter up without you. You have to be with us, so there's no need for you to fear that I will leave you. It’s impossible. Long Xiushui called just to say some things that even I can't comprehend—something about blessings and apologies—and asked if I'm really not afraid of the curse because we’re getting married. I told her not to worry; I believe in myself now, no longer believing in curses."

Warming paused for a moment before smiling again. "I always believed that good deeds will be rewarded. This lifetime, I haven't done anything wrong-hearted, so I think heaven won’t treat me too badly and wouldn’t make the people I love die young or cause our daughter to become an orphan. I believe this wholeheartedly. If so, why should I fear a curse Even if there really is one, I'll face it bravely at least we still have several years of happiness ahead. Isn't that right"

Ye Feimo was somewhat moved; this was the first time Nuanwen had been so candid about the curse. This was what she feared most back then and also what she wanted to avoid, yet now she chose to face it bravely.

He held her close, "Alright, you promised not to break your word, got it"

"Yes, yes, I know," Nuanwen smiled as she returned the embrace but had a hint of gloominess in her heart. Long Xiushui wanted to see her, and she felt uneasy about it. What would she say With their wedding approaching, she truly didn't want to hear anything from her. She was certain that no matter what she heard, she wouldn't leave Ye Feimo, but instinctively, she still did not want to listen or meet with her.

However, Long Xiushui was her birth mother after all; regardless of their lack of a mother-daughter relationship, blood ties ran deep. She had never participated in Nuanwen’s two weddings before; this time around, didn't she wish for her blessings

Should she see her Nuanwen sighed inwardly and thought that it might be better to hear what she has to say.

Nuanwen had been living with Ye Feimo all along. Originally, Cheng Anya wanted them to move back to the Ye family home. With a pregnant woman already in residence, one more wouldn't make much difference. Furthermore, Ye Ningyuan would be there to take care of them, so it should definitely be safe. However, since this was Ye Feimo's first time being a father and he wasn’t well-versed in household matters, Cheng Anya didn't want Nuanwen living alone without proper care. Yet, Ye Feimo refused; he wanted to personally look after Nuanwen, saying that they would move back once she got bigger. Cheng Anya couldn't argue with him, so she let it go.

This day, she was still asleep when Ye Feimo went to work. Being pregnant didn’t cause her any distress except for the extreme drowsiness; she needed over ten hours of sleep daily and still felt it wasn't enough. So, Ye Feimo left for work without waking her up.

She slept until 10 AM before Long Chengtian called to wake her and pick her up.

Nuanwen looked completely unrecognizable as a pregnant woman; even at two months in, she was still light and slender with no signs of weight gain. Long Chengtian couldn’t believe she was pregnant until Nuanwen said, "Brother, it takes about four months for the bump to show."

"It’s been that long"

“Yes, by the way, when is she arriving” asked Nuanwen. Long Chengtian replied, “She arrived on a flight yesterday evening; originally I wanted you to go pick her up with me but since you’re pregnant and Ye Feimo said you’ve been sleeping all day, I didn’t want to disturb your rest. See how considerate my brother is He waited until this late to call you.”

"Yes, yes, being considerate, so considerate." Warming was very close to him, but she felt unhappy as soon as they were photographed when leaving. She and Long Chengtian's posture was too intimate, and she didn't know what the media would say now.

Long Chengtian wanted to find that reporter for the photos, but Warming shook her head, "Forget it, there's no need, they worked hard sitting on the ground all day."

"Let them write whatever they want. You're going to get married soon; writing such a report would only damage your reputation," Long Chengtian was rather angry. Warming was a celebrity, and domestic entertainment reporters were overly annoying, causing great distress for her pregnant body. How could she walk around outside What if something happened when being chased by the entertainment reporters Long Chengtian was very worried about it. Warming laughed and said, "Brother, don't worry so much. It's most likely a reporter from Green Light Media who would do such a thing. Everyone knows that Nuo Mie and I live in this apartment complex, why would I be stupid enough to take my lover out at noon The CEO of the newspaper definitely won't publish it without confirming the truth."

"That's good," Long Chengtian felt relieved as well. Warming said worriedly, "Brother, what if I'm scared, I don’t want to see her."

"Warming, she is our mother,"

“I know.”

Long Chengtian reassured her again, “If my mother wants to harm you, I won't let her see you. So don’t worry.”

Warming nodded but didn't say anything else. Long Chengtian’s assurance made her feel a little better, yet she still felt a sense of dread when thinking about the woman she saw on the Aegean Sea.

The car stopped at the GK International Hotel; this place was filled with memories for her. She met Ye Nimo here and had often stayed in room 5203. Warming smiled as she remembered that Ye Nimo, the silly man, would rent out room 5203 all year long and prevent others from staying there because he didn’t want anyone to intrude into their space. It was a waste of money for GK.

Long Xiushui had been waiting for them in the 24th floor café; she was already seated by the window when Long Chengtian brought Warming up. Long Xiushui was an incredibly beautiful woman, well-preserved and looked nothing like a mother with children as grown as Long Chengtian and Warming were. She looked to be around thirty years old; it was surprising that she appeared even younger than Cheng Anya.

Warming thought that this might have something to do with her not being an ordinary mortal, having lived on the Aegean Sea for so many years where the environment nurtured life and provided spiritual energy. As someone who transcended the mundane world, she had been quietly preserving herself all these years, naturally appearing much younger.

This is her birth mother, who looks at Long Xiushui with a warm yet bewildered gaze. She resembles her very much, nearly 70-80% alike, especially those lustrous peach-blossom eyes that make it hard for anyone to believe she isn’t Long Xiushui's daughter. From the look of things, they are indeed mother and daughter; otherwise, they could be sisters.

Long Xiushui glances at Wenran with a slight smile on her face. Wenran smiles awkwardly, unsure how to greet her. She decides not to make any attempts and sits beside Long Chengtian instead. Since she can neither drink coffee nor tea, Long Chengtian orders a glass of freshly squeezed juice for her.

Wenran watches her fearlessly; this time around, Long Xiushui seems much kinder than before, without that eerie feeling from the island. She appears like an ordinary woman now, not as cold and doll-like.

"Mother," says Long Chengtian, "this is my sister whom you've met."

His hot temper completely disappears in front of Long Xiushui. With a gentle smile, she replies, "Yes, I’ve seen her before. She looks exactly like me when I was young."

Wenran tugs at the corners of her mouth and lowers her head without saying anything. Long Xiushui doesn’t seem bothered by their unfamiliarity; instead, she sits quietly and stirs her coffee slowly. Long Chengtian says, "I’ll make a phone call for now. You two can sit here."

The moment he leaves, silence reigns between them.

Clearly mother and daughter, yet they are at a loss for words.

Wenran thinks to herself that their unfamiliarity is even stranger than if they were strangers. Aside from looks, she has nothing in common with Long Xiushui. The latter keeps her head bowed as she stirs the coffee; listening to the clinking sound of the spoon makes Wenran’s heart chill.

She tries to calm herself and asks gently, "If you wanted to see me, what do you want to talk about"ns well laid out; he suspected that his little brother thought the same way and was waiting to meet Fermari tomorrow.However, it's said that plans never keep up with changes.Mosai and Moshen invited M...