Rebirth: What to do if you fall into a wolf's den

In that small room gently embraced by the afternoon sun, the air was filled with a faint sense of security and anticipation.

Ji Yan, with her pale but beautiful little face, was now nestling tightly in Zheng Haoqian's broad chest. Her tears were like pearls that had broken off the string, falling one after another on his skin, carrying a temperature that could not be ignored, burning every soft inch of his heart.

"Don't cry, okay?" Zheng Haoqian's voice was low and magnetic. He patted her back gently, trying to dispel the haze in her heart with his tenderness.

His eyes were full of heartache and reluctance, as if he could see through all her discomfort and pain.

Ji Yan opened her red lips slightly, her voice trembling slightly: "I... I always feel so uncomfortable. Although the sour plums have temporarily suppressed the nausea, my throat is still uncomfortable."

Her tears still fell uncontrollably. The usually strong and independent girl seemed unusually fragile at this moment.

"You sit down first, I'll go get you a cup of hot water." Zheng Haoqian said as he stood up and gently placed her on the soft sofa.

The moment he turned around, he placed a warm kiss on her brow and gently wiped away the tears from the corners of her eyes with his thumb. That tenderness seemed to melt all the sorrow in the world.

Returning to her side, he stroked her slightly bulging belly with pretending to be serious and joked, "When the child is born, I will have to teach him a lesson. He is so naughty and makes his mother so sad!" Although he said this, his eyes were full of pampering and love.

Hearing this, Ji Yan suddenly raised her head, her eyes wide open with anger, her hands instinctively protected her lower abdomen, her eyes flashing with unquestionable determination: "You are not allowed to bully him!"

The radiance of motherhood shines especially brightly at this moment.

Seeing this, Zheng Haoqian quickly raised his hands in surrender, his smile full of helplessness and doting: "Okay, I won't bully him. Child, you have to be good and don't make your mother so hard."

His words were full of expectations for the future and deep affection for Ji Yan.

The days passed quietly like flowing water, and Ji Yan's abdomen swelled day by day as if under a magic spell, while her limbs remained slender.

Every time he stood up or sat down, he needed careful support from Zheng Haoqian or his family.

Although she is no longer the graceful girl in front of the mirror, the maternal glow radiating from the inside out makes her beauty even more breathtaking.

She looked at herself in the mirror, her eyes sparkling with happiness.

The uninterrupted rest day and night, as well as every carefully prepared meal, not only made her skin more radiant and attractive, but also nourished her soul like never before.

She knew that all these changes were to welcome the coming of the little life.

"Ah Qian," she called softly, her eyes sparkling with longing for the future, "What do you think our child will look like?"

Zheng Haoqian hugged her from behind, resting his chin on her shoulder, and answered gently: "No matter what he looks like, he is our baby. Together, we will give him a home full of love."

At this moment, the room was filled with warmth and happiness, as if even the air was filled with a sweet scent.

They know that no matter what the future holds, as long as they have each other, nothing can be overcome.

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In the ancient castle carved by time, the confrontation between Helian Minxiao and Duke O'Reilly seemed like a contest spanning the ages, with tension and indomitable spirit filling the air.

Helian Minxiao stood at the door of the study, looking at his grandmother's familiar and majestic figure, feeling mixed emotions.

He gently pushed the door open and called softly, "Grandma."

Duke O'Reilly looked up, his eyes filled with both expectation and scrutiny.

"Minxiao, you're here. Sit down and let's talk." She pointed to the chair opposite, her tone filled with unquestionable majesty.

Helian Minxiao sat down as he was told, mentally prepared to face the coming storm. "Grandma, I know why you called me here. I am serious about Ji Yan, this is not a joke." His words revealed an unprecedented firmness.

Upon hearing this, Duke O'Reilly frowned, with a hint of displeasure in his eyes.

"Min Xiao, how can you be so willful? Women, it's okay to play with them, how can you take it seriously? Don't forget that you are still engaged. The Wilson family is not something we can easily offend."

Helian Minxiao shook his head, his eyes full of affection for Ji Yan.

"Grandma, my engagement with Annie has never been approved by me. It was just an exchange of interests between families. And Ji Yan, she is someone I really like. I am willing to give up everything for her, including the interests you mentioned."

After hearing this, Duke O'Reilly was furious and slammed the table. "Your father has already paid a heavy price for this, do you want to repeat the same mistake? How can the glory and future of the O'Reilly family be tied to your personal feelings?"

Helian Minxiao stood up and looked at his grandmother without backing down.

"Grandma, times have changed. True glory is not maintained by marriage, but by the efforts and dedication of each of our generations. I love Ji Yan, this is a fact I cannot change, and I will not give up my love because of this."

Duke O'Reilly looked at her grandson's determined eyes, feeling mixed emotions. She knew she couldn't easily change his decision, so she could only take the last resort.

"Well, since you are so stubborn, then stay in the castle and reflect on yourself. I have asked Annie to come over. You can take this opportunity to spend more time together and see if you can develop real feelings for each other."

Helian Minxiao felt a strong resentment when he heard this. He knew his grandmother's intentions, but he also strengthened his determination. "Grandma, I will not stay here. I have my choice, and I have people I want to protect. Please respect my decision."

After saying this, he turned around and was about to leave, but was stopped by the guards who were prepared.

Helian Minxiao stopped and looked back at his grandmother, his eyes full of confusion and anger. "Grandma, are you really going to force me in this way?"

Duke O'Reilly sighed, a trace of fatigue flashed in his eyes. "Minxiao, I just hope you can make the best choice for the family. But if you insist on your own opinion, I can't stop you. But, I hope you can understand that every decision you make will affect the future of the Helian family."

Helian Minxiao nodded, his eyes gleaming with determination. "Grandma, I understand. But I also ask you to understand that my life is decided by me alone. I will not give up my love and happiness because of anyone's wishes."

After saying this, he gently pushed the guard away and strode out of the study, leaving Duke O'Reilly alone in the study with a complicated expression in his face.

The bells of the ancient castle echoed in the air, as if telling the story of the emotional entanglement and choices that spanned generations.