bullyxtreme Chapter 44 A sudden wave of panic washed over him.
Chapter 44 A sudden wave of panic washed over him.
When Jiang Qin woke up, her stomach was growling.
My mind wasn't as clear as it used to be after waking up; it was still a bit groggy.
It was like a chaotic dream that had taken a lot of effort to create, and in the dream she still had the terror of seeing the old lady faint.
Therefore, when Jiang Qin sat up in bed, her first thought was how the old lady was doing.
Jiang Qin recognized this room; it was the master bedroom upstairs in the courtyard of Huo Sili's detached villa in the old manor estate.
Jiang Qin hadn't been here for quite some time, and this place held many beautiful memories that belonged only to the two of them. However, at this moment, Jiang Qin had no nostalgic thoughts. Once her mind had adjusted, she got out of bed almost immediately.
It was then that she noticed her bag on the bedside table. Jiang Qin quickly unzipped it, took out her phone, opened it, and dialed Zhou Fu's number.
That's how she learned that an hour had passed since then.
It was already past 11 a.m.
The call hadn't been answered yet. Anxious, Jiang Qin quickly went to the washroom to get ready to go to the medical building.
However, at that moment, the master bedroom door was pushed open, and a familiar tall figure appeared in the doorway.
Jiang Qin, who was walking towards the washroom, was slightly startled when Huo Sili came in carrying a basin. "Awake?"
"How is Grandma?" At the same time, Jiang Qin almost blurted out this question upon seeing Huo Sili.
However, the moment she said it, Jiang Qin realized that the old lady should be alright.
Otherwise, he certainly wouldn't be here.
Sure enough, she soon heard from Holmes that the old lady was alright, just like last time, a close call but no real danger.
“However,” Horstley’s tone shifted.
Jiang Qin immediately tensed up, her face turning pale. "But what?"
Horstley placed the potted plant on a small side table.
Jiang Qin glanced over and noticed two ice packs and two strips of white cotton cloth inside.
He picked up an ice pack, wrapped it with cotton cloth, and glanced at her as he said, "However, the doctor specifically instructed that Grandma's condition is greatly affected by her emotions. Although no problems can be found in the examination now, it doesn't mean that everything is fine."
He gave her a meaningful look, "Situations that upset Grandma should be avoided."
Jiang Qin's face immediately stiffened, but just as she was about to apologize, her stomach growled again.
The sound was exceptionally loud in the otherwise completely silent room.
Jiang Qin felt a little embarrassed, but she was more afraid that Huo Sili would overthink things. After all, being hungry was one of the early pregnancy symptoms. Normally, she wouldn't be this hungry at this time unless she hadn't eaten breakfast.
"I'll have the kitchen send some food over."
But before he could finish saying the made-up line, "I don't eat much for breakfast this morning," Horst's long eyelashes drooped slightly as he handed her the ice pack wrapped in cotton cloth and suddenly uttered those words.
Jiang Qin's eyes widened slightly, genuinely surprised, but she was quickly drawn to the ice pack wrapped in cotton cloth that Huo Sili handed her.
My face really hurts, and it seems to hurt even more after I woke up from a nap. I wonder if it's because she's used to sleeping on her side and it's pressing on her.
After a slight pause, Jiang Qin still reached out and took it, saying, "Thanks."
After saying this, she grabbed an ice pack and applied it to her face. Because it was wrapped in cotton cloth, the temperature was just right—cool but not freezing.
But Jiang Qin's "thank you" undoubtedly made Huo Sili uncomfortable. The man's brows furrowed slightly, and his gaze towards her deepened instantly.
However, noticing that the person in front of him was obviously pale, Horst swallowed the words he wanted to say.
His gaze swept over her left wrist, and a flash of red blood appeared before his eyes. It wasn't reality; it was the scene he had seen when he opened the door to the public restroom upstairs that day.
His heart pounded violently, as if overwhelmed by fear, and Horst turned sharply to look out the window.
The sky was blue with white clouds, a bright and clear expanse. My gaze returned to the room, and the atmosphere softened considerably.
This house underwent a major renovation more than half a year ago. Because of her, it was transformed from a cold, black, white, and gray color scheme into a warm, natural wood style. Everywhere you look is warm, making it hard to feel angry when you are in it.
That slight unpleasantness seemed to be absorbed by the wooden furniture.
Just as Huo Sili looked back at Jiang Qin as if to say something, Jiang Qin had already looked away.
He followed her gaze and it landed on an ornament, a small wooden bird.
Brightly colored and adorably designed, it was one of the gifts she gave him for Qixi Festival in their second year of marriage.
Touched by the softest part of his heart, Huo Sili's emotions shifted several times, because he clearly remembered that he had put this little thing in a safe.
When was it placed here?
He didn't know, but he was certain that only he and she knew the combination to that safe.
"Qinqin, we..."
Jiang Qin raised her hand and placed the ice pack on her face. When she saw the wooden bird carving, her thoughts drifted away for a moment.
My heart ached, but the feeling of wanting to cry that I had when I was heartbroken was gone.
Hearing him call her, she turned around almost out of politeness, uttering a curt "Hmm?" with a blank expression.
But what I was really thinking was, what about us? Should we make up?
To dream during the day is quite bold.
The phone rang loudly, and Huo Sili frowned as he swiped to answer it. Li Xueqian's voice came through, interrupting everything.
"Sleeper! Why aren't you home?! Where are you? I need to talk to you urgently!"
Jiang Qin raised an eyebrow slightly, not expecting it, but not surprising either.
As luck would have it, the old butler, Zhou Fu, personally led a group to deliver lunch.
Hearing the commotion coming from the large restaurant outside, Jiang Qin didn't hesitate and walked past Huo Sili.
Huo Sili turned to look at Jiang Qin, but could only see her back. She pressed down the doorknob of the master bedroom, and even her back disappeared quickly.
A sudden surge of panic welled up inside him. After a few words, Huo Sili hung up the phone, frowned, and hurried out.
Outside, Jiang Qin had already washed her hands, sat down in a dining chair, and started eating.
They heard him coming, but didn't give him a second glance.
"Then, Second Young Master and Second Young Madam, we'll head down now. Please enjoy your meal!"
Sensing something was amiss, Zhou Fu quickly signaled the servant who had set out the meal to leave with him.
The elevator carrying everyone descended, and in an instant, only Jiang Qin and Huo Sili remained in the large apartment.
Jiang Qin remained focused on her meal, her gaze never wavering.
Huo Sili looked at Jiang Qin, his dark eyes deep, "Qinqin, let's talk."
Jiang Qin's gaze remained fixed on the lotus root. She parted her pink lips, bit down on a piece of soft, tender stewed lotus root with her chopsticks, chewed it carefully, swallowed it, and then replied without looking up, "Okay, after dinner."
Horstley: "..."
I checked my phone; it wasn't even midnight yet.
She works until noon on weekdays. She's never seen going to the staff canteen or picking up takeout immediately after get off work.
As if struck by a thought, Huo Sili's brows furrowed suddenly, his eyes darkening as he looked at Jiang Qin.