Zhao Guodong regretted asking right away and didn’t plan to continue, but after what Ye Ling said on the phone, he couldn’t stay silent. He hated himself for meddling, wondering why he’d called Ye Ling in the first place, causing her unnecessary worry.
"Ye Qian had a miscarriage. I was fighting with Shen Bin’s father, his adoptive father, and when Ye Qian tried to intervene, I pushed her to the ground, causing her to miscarry." After saying this, Zhao Guodong fell silent. ᴛʜɪs ᴄʜᴀᴘᴛᴇʀ ɪs ᴜᴘᴅᴀᴛᴇ ʙʏ novelFɪre.net
Ye Ling only knew Shen Bin’s return was related to the Shen Family, but was unaware how Zhao Guodong got involved in a fight with Shen Bin’s adoptive father. Clearly, the Shen Family’s issues had escalated significantly involving the Zhao Family, prompting her father-in-law to hastily call Shen Bin back during the New Year. She feared angering her father-in-law next time by using his poor health as an excuse.
Curious about the situation, Ye Ling refrained from asking, worried Zhao Guodong would notice her ignorance. "She was just mediating, it wasn’t intentional, you don’t need to feel guilty."
Through years of interaction, Ye Ling knew Zhao Guodong well, understanding his kind nature. With Ye Qian’s miscarriage and loss of life, Zhao Guodong’s somber phone call indicated his distress.
Across the phone, Ye Ling could envision Zhao Guodong’s despondent demeanor.
"Ye Ling, I really don’t know what to do. I feel so sorry for Ye Qian. Aunt Wu got furious and left the hospital. Do you think the Liu Family would abandon Ye Qian over this? Would they divorce Ye Qian because of this? If they did divorce, I’d be the culprit ruining Ye Qian’s life."
Zhao Guodong didn’t voice nor could he articulate this question, trusting Ye Ling would understand his feeling.
Ye Ling couldn’t help but feel a pang of sympathy at his words. "Dongzi, don’t rush, just listen to me. Tell me the whole story, and I’ll help you figure things out. I believe it’s not as simple as it seems. I’ve known Ye Qian for years; she wouldn’t knowingly intervene being pregnant. There must be a misunderstanding."
Zhao Guodong felt she was comforting him but still recounted the events in detail. Upon hearing this, Ye Ling understood why Shen Bin rushed back. Her father-in-law and mother-in-law were in no position to intervene, leaving Shen Bin as the suitable person.
She didn’t have time to ponder over the matter deeply. But upon hearing Zhao Guodong mention Ye Qian’s intervention, doubts arose.
"Dongzi, you shouldn’t feel guilty. I’m not just comforting you. Ye Qian is so clever. What hardships or grievances hasn’t she endured since childhood? Knowing she was pregnant, inconvenient, yet intervening amidst your dangerous fight is baffling, especially with Shen Bin nearby. Does this appear normal to you? That’s not a typical reaction for a pregnant woman."
On the other side, Zhao Guodong, previously disheartened, became attentive, listening intently as Ye Ling continued, "Think it through, doesn’t this seem implausible? You’re blinded by guilt, thinking it’s your push causing Ye Qian’s miscarriage. But consider Shen Bin was managing the situation with others around, why did she intervene knowing her condition? She remained silent during prior conflicts, only engaging now. My guess is she acted intentionally, but I can’t fathom her motive."
Indeed, Ye Ling couldn’t comprehend what Ye Qian could gain from Zhao Guodong’s guilt, or perhaps Ye Qian hoped Shen Bin would feel guilty? Remembering Ye Qian’s competitive nature against her, did she believe marrying higher placed her above Ye Ling, striving to overshadow her, ensuring Shen Bin remembered her? Did she orchestrate this scenario to achieve that?
Ye Ling found the reasoning nonsensical. For such trivial motivation, Ye Qian would choose lightly regarding her unborn child, revealing a heart much too ruthless!