In a short period of time, Ye Zechen's cold face was drenched in sweat, and his bloodless face was ashen.

"You … Ugh …" Seeing that he was about to fall towards her, Su Xiaonian reflexively reached out to hold him.

On the other hand, Ye Zechen was so heavy that Su Xiaonian had to take a few steps back. She only stopped when her lower back hit the counter.

However, she still groaned from the pain.

She heard heavy breathing. The scent of the man in front of her made her body as stiff as a rock, and she did not dare to move anymore.

"Mr. Ye, I'll call an ambulance for you."

Su Xiaonian could feel his abnormal body temperature, and he had said that his stomach was not feeling well …

"I don't want to go to the hospital," Ye Zechen said in a low voice after some time.

Through their chests, Su Xiaonian could clearly feel the resonance of their vibrations.

"How can you not go to the hospital like this?"

Without thinking, Su Xiaonian blurted out.

She put some distance between the two of them. When Su Xiaonian's gaze fell on Ye Zechen's face again … she realized that the situation might be worse than she had imagined.

He was also looking at her.

"I've lost many important family members in the hospital before …" Ye Zechen said.

The moment she looked into his eyes, she heard the man's low but sorrowful voice …

Su Xiaonian felt as if her heart was tightly gripped by a pair of invisible hands. It hurt so much that she almost suffocated.

Just when Su Xiaonian was in a daze, Ye Zechen's large palm slowly touched her cheek.

"Xiaonian …" Su Xiaonian looked at him blankly. When she realized that he was touching her, she felt as if her entire body was about to burn up.

Her hands were trembling, and the trembling that spread from her tailbone made her feel fear like she had never felt before.

"Ye … Mr. Ye … You … Mmm …"

In the next moment, his thin and dry lips were imprinted on hers.

The soft touch of their lips against each other made her eyes widen.

Her hands, which were originally supporting Ye Zechen's waist, tightened. She didn't even dare to breathe …

"Xiaonian, you're finally back …"

Ye Zechen said softly. Before Su Xiaonian could understand what he meant, the man had already lost consciousness …

It was already late at night in Manhattan.

When Su Xiaonian returned to the ward, she deliberately moved gently.

This was a single ward, and there was a floor-to-ceiling window that took up one-third of the room. At that moment, she could clearly see the bright lights of Manhattan.

Su Tuantuan fell asleep on Oscar's soft belly.

Obviously, what happened tonight had scared him, so much so that he couldn't even sleep well.

As for … Su Xiaonian's gaze slowly turned to the bed.

The man was lying on it with a pale face. He looked very unhappy, and his brows were tightly knitted.

His sickly expression didn't affect the coldness in his bones at all.

Su Xiaonian's hand was still on the doorknob, and she didn't dare to walk over.

Her mind was filled with the images from before. It was a mess, as if it was about to explode.

Her grip on the doorknob tightened.

Oscar, on the other hand, heard the movement and looked up sharply. When he saw that it was her, he jumped down from the sofa and rubbed against her calf.

Su Xiaonian was also woken up. He rubbed his eyes and sat up. When he saw Su Xiaonian, he ran over immediately.

"Will daddy die?" As he spoke, he pouted as if he was about to cry again.

"No, daddy is just not feeling well. He'll be fine soon."

It was difficult for Su Xiaonian to explain to a five-year-old what "stomach bleeding" meant, so she could only say that.

"Mommy, I'm scared. Don't let daddy die, okay …"

As Su Xiaonian spoke, he looked at Su Xiaonian with his big teary eyes, which made her heart soften.

Su Xiaonian squatted in front of Su Xiaonian and reached out to wipe away the tears at the corner of his eyes.

"Don't you believe me, Tuan Tuan? Daddy will be fine soon. Go … go wash your face. "

Since it was a single ward, there was a separate bathroom.

"Okay!" Su Tuan Tuan nodded vigorously and ran to the bathroom to wash his face.

As for Su Xiaonian, she hesitated for a moment before slowly walking in Ye Zechen's direction.

He had kissed her just now.

She subconsciously reached out to touch her lips. There seemed to be a lingering scent of a man on them.

Perhaps it was just an accident?

Or perhaps, his mind was not clear at that time?

— — Xiaonian, you're finally back …

Su Xiaonian felt like her head was in a mess, and her heart was beating faster and faster.

The Xiaonian that Mr. Ye was talking about … shouldn't be her, right?

So, did he get the wrong person?

With that thought in mind, there was an indescribable feeling of grievance that made her eyes warm up.

"Mama …" Su Tuan Tuan's voice came from behind, forcing Su Xiaonian to hold back her tears.

"Are you hungry? I bought some food just now. "

Su Xiaonian got up carefully, but just as she finished speaking, her wrist was grabbed …

She looked down in shock and saw Ye Zechen's large palm on her wrist. She looked up subconsciously, but he was still unconscious.

Su Xiaonian tried to pull her wrist back, but it was in vain.

"It's on the coffee table. Is it okay for Tuan Tuan to eat alone?"

Su Xiaonian said as she tried to pull her wrist back again, but the result was still no.

"Okay, are you hungry, Mama? Tuan Tuan, I'll feed you! "

Su Xiaonian shook her head. What she was most distressed about was Ye Zechen's hand …

Su Xiaonian sat back down by the bed and looked down at the place where the two of them were holding hands. She couldn't tell what she was feeling.

She felt an inexplicable sense of shame. If Tuan Tuan's mama found out … Su Xiaonian was a little annoyed.

However, before she could exert force again, the door of the ward was pushed open from the outside, and a middle-aged man who looked like an assistant walked in.

Su Tuan Tuan obviously knew him, so she greeted him obediently.

The assistant called Mike walked to Su Xiaonian. Su Xiaonian wanted to stand up, but her hand was still held by Ye Zechen, so she felt a little awkward.

Mike obviously saw Ye Zechen holding Su Xiaonian's hand.

The first expression that appeared on his face was one of shock and disbelief. He looked at Su Xiaonian again and again.

Su Xiaonian pretended not to see it and briefly told him about Ye Zechen's situation.

"If possible, please contact Mr. Ye's family. After all, it's best for someone to be by his side at this time."

Su Xiaonian took a deep breath and forced herself to calm down.

Mike seemed to want to say something, but after a moment of silence, he finally spoke after some deliberation.

"There's no need." Suddenly, a hoarse voice came from the hospital bed.

Su Xiaonian subconsciously looked over and met Ye Zechen's deep gaze … When did he wake up?

Su Xiaonian's mind was filled with this question. When did he wake up?

She suddenly pulled her hand back, but this time, Ye Zechen obviously didn't stop her.

"Mike, help Tuan Tuan pack his luggage," Ye Zechen looked at Mike and said in a deep voice.

Mike nodded, turned around, and left.

"Daddy, Mommy and I will accompany you!" Su Tuan Tuan ran over with her short legs. Even Oscar cried out with a determined look on his face!

Ye Zechen didn't say anything, but his gaze fell on Su Xiaonian.

Su Xiaonian had an indescribable feeling when he stared at her.

Her intuition told her that she must not hear what he said next.

"I know it's presumptuous, but can you please help me take care of Tuan Tuan for a few days?"

"…" Su Xiaonian believed in her intuition even more when she heard Ye Zechen's words.

"Mr. Ye, we're just strangers. Do you really trust me with Tuan Tuan?"

Su Xiaonian couldn't help but ask. Even she didn't realize that there was a hint of anger in her voice.

Did he treat strange women like this? Unguarded at all? What if she was a bad person? Would he kiss her casually? And then fall on her?

Ye Zechen didn't say anything for a while. He just looked at her, but Su Xiaonian could clearly see the smile in his eyes.

As he looked at her, his eyes slowly fell on Su Xiaonian's soft red lips.

All these years, he had been thinking about that jelly-like soft touch every day.

"Strangers?" Ye Zechen's voice was hoarse because of his illness, but it was also because of this that it sounded even more sexy.

Su Xiaonian's heart skipped a beat when she heard it.

All these years, she had seen many celebrities, but no matter how good their looks were, they couldn't arouse her at all.

Moreover … it was just his voice!

"Yes! Strangers! "They had only met once today. If they weren't strangers, then what were they?

"So, you don't agree?"

Ye Zechen glanced at her with his beautiful eyes.

He was asking for her help, but Su Xiaonian could see that he was feeling guilty.

If she didn't agree …

"Tuantuan, you always say that everyone loves you, but it seems … that's not necessarily true."

Ye Zechen changed the topic and looked at Su Tuantuan.

Su Tuantuan's face turned red when her father called her name.

"Who said that? Tuantuan is so cute! They all like me … They all like me! "Su Tuantuan was about to burst into tears as she spoke.

Even Oscar was bawling at Ye Zechen as if he was arguing with him.

"Then ask her to take you in." Ye Zechen pointed in Su Xiaonian's direction expressionlessly.

Despicable, too despicable!

Su Xiaonian couldn't help but mutter in her heart. This man had clearly seen through her weakness of not rejecting children.

"Mama, have pity on Tuantuan … Daddy wants to chase Tuantuan away …"

Su Tuantuan's big black eyes darted back and forth as scenes from television dramas appeared in her mind.

She hugged Su Xiaonian's thigh and cried with tears and snot running down her face.

"If no one cooks for Tuantuan, Tuantuan will starve to death. If no one gives Tuantuan a bath, Tuantuan will be dirty to death. If no one chats with Tuantuan, Tuantuan will be bored to death. If no one accompanies Tuantuan …" Su Tuantuan twisted her thigh as she cried. Her movements were so large that it was impossible for Su Xiaonian to pretend that she didn't see it.

"I don't know how to cook …" Su Xiaonian finally found a lame excuse.

"…" Su Tuantuan didn't expect her mama to not know how to cook. However, it didn't matter. Soon, she patted Oscar's head.

Oscar ran to Ye Zechen's bedside obediently. He didn't look like he was on the same side as his little master just now.

He stuck out his tongue with a fawning expression on his face.

If others wondered why a dog would have such an expression, they must have never seen Su Tuantuan, the husky that had grown up with him.

Oscar pushed Ye Zechen's hand back and forth with his mouth, as if he was asking for something.

"The wallet is in my pocket." Ye Zechen didn't let it wait for too long.

Su Xiaonian watched as Oscar took the wallet out of Ye Zechen's coat and returned to Su Tuantuan. He raised the wallet high as if he was asking for a reward.

"Mama, Tuantuan has money! We have a lot of money. We order takeout every day, and it's different every day … "

Su Tuantuan grinned innocently. Coupled with his jade-carved little face, it was even more difficult for anyone to refuse.

"…" Su Xiaonian only felt that the words of rejection that were at the tip of her tongue were torn apart and swallowed back into her stomach.

On the other hand, Su Tuantuan turned his head and winked at his father.

He knew that he, Su Tuantuan, was the most likable person in the world! Hmph!

Su Xiaonian felt that ever since she met this pair of father and son, she had become stranger and stranger, especially when she was with Ye Zechen.

Normally, she would feel offended by many of his actions, but …

Mike hadn't arrived yet. Su Tuantuan was full and sleepy again. He nestled on Oscar's belly, and the two of them went back to sleep.

Ye Zechen was still injecting. Su Xiaonian thought about it. Even though she was a little tired, she forced herself not to fall asleep.

"The doctor said that your stomach's problem is the result of years of accumulation."

Su Xiaonian couldn't help but speak up when she thought of what the doctor had said.

Ye Zechen grunted. After a while, Su Xiaonian didn't hear anything else.

"The doctor also said that I was lucky this time. If I bleed again next time, I'm afraid I won't be so lucky."

Su Xiaonian heard him grunting again and didn't say anything else.

Suddenly, she felt as if she had punched soft cotton. She couldn't help but feel angry.

"Mr. Ye, I'm serious with you!" Su Xiaonian said in a serious tone.

"You're so concerned about strangers?"

Ye Zechen suddenly spoke. Su Xiaonian was caught off guard and was rendered speechless by his question.

He still remembered what she had said to him just now?

"You …" Speechless, Su Xiaonian pretended not to hear him. She pretended to yawn, leaned against the bedside table, and closed her eyes.

She was originally facing Ye Zechen, but she kept feeling a scorching gaze on her. Even if she wanted to ignore it, she couldn't.

She coughed dryly and turned her face to the other side.

"I can't care about anything when I'm busy."

In the past, when he still had a family, even if he didn't go anywhere, as long as he was with her, he would be happy as if he had obtained the whole world.

But now, even if he had Tuan Tuan, his heart always felt empty.

Su Xiaonian's eyes, which had been closed, slowly opened.

Even if she didn't turn around, she could imagine the expression on Ye Zechen's face when he said that.

She thought of that kiss again, and her heart was in an indescribable turmoil.

The hall in the room was open, and so was the orange bedside lamp.

Su Xiaonian opened her eyes and could see her reflection on the wall. It was clear and changing.

Suddenly, she slowly opened her eyes.

It was because she was lying on the bedside table, and there was a hand in the reflection.

The owner of the hand thought that she didn't open her eyes, so it didn't directly fall on her. Instead, it copied her silhouette.

Su Xiaonian saw that action clearly.

Even the traces left by his hand oil could be seen clearly!

Her heart pounded again, as if it was out of control and no longer under her control.

What was he doing? What … did he think she was?

A little girl who would have something to do with him just by teasing her?

With that thought in mind, Su Xiaonian felt an indescribable sense of suffocation. Looking at the reflection, her eyes felt inexplicably hot.

Her emotions fluctuated once again.

Just as she was about to speak, the door was pushed open again from the outside.

It was Mike, who had already packed his luggage.

Su Xiaonian quickly closed her eyes.

"Shh." Ye Zechen's voice came from behind her.

The two of them were discussing something in a low voice. Su Xiaonian's heart was pounding. She was afraid that someone would find out that she was pretending to be asleep, so she tried not to move her body.

However, as time passed, her entire body became stiff and painful.

Moreover, she had been running for the whole day today, so she was extremely tired.

Su Xiaonian had accidentally knocked over something on the bedside table with a loud crack.

She could no longer pretend to be asleep, so she opened her eyes and pretended to yawn. Then, she turned around to look at the two of them.

With just one glance, Su Xiaonian saw Ye Zechen's half-smiling eyes.

With just one glance, Su Xiaonian felt as if he had seen through her. She felt a wave of anger in her heart and stood up abruptly.

"Su Tuantuan, your luggage is here. We're leaving."

The moment Su Xiaonian moved, Oscar moved as well. Su Tuantuan had finally woken up.

However, he was still half-awake, and he was still mumbling about roast duck and roast goose …

Su Xiaonian did not speak for a long time, but Ye Zechen knew his son very well. He slapped Oscar's butt.

With a howl, Oscar used his leg to kick Su Tuantuan again.

Su Xiaonian could not help but turn her head away.

What's wrong with this family?

Su Xiaonian drove Su Tuantuan all the way back to Chen Junhao's apartment in Manhattan.

She could not help but be glad that Chen Junhao had left the car with her today. Otherwise, she did not know how she was going to bring a child and a dog back at this late hour.

Especially the Husky that looked fierce but was actually too funny.

Su Xiaonian looked at Oscar through the rearview mirror from time to time. She felt that his posture … made him look like a drunken concubine!

She remembered that Tuantuan had once said that Oscar had a little haw, right?

So, Oscar should be a little male dog …

As she thought about it, Su Xiaonian could not help but laugh. Why was she thinking about this?

Soon, Su Xiaonian parked the car in the garage.

Su Tuantuan was obviously very sleepy. He pulled the small suitcase in his hand and dozed off. Oscar, on the other hand, was still swaggering in an awe-inspiring manner.

Su Xiaonian reached out and entered the password. Accompanied by the sound of music, the door opened.

Before they could turn on the lights, two people and a dog walked into the house.

Almost at the same time, they heard a howl. Oscar howled as if he had seen a ghost. Then … it turned out to be … "Quick, look!"

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