That means she knew he was the man from that night!
But that day, at the hospital, she cried by his ear, and what he heard was her saying she didn’t know who the father of the child was; because of that, he had even suspected Ou Yuze, and stupidly stewed in anger all day long.
Then why did she say such words last night?
What on earth was going on?
He finally started to feel that something was amiss, so he stood there with the cigarette, slightly squinting his eyes as he stared intently into the distance...
Ji Chengzhi, seeing him suddenly falling silent with such a grave expression, thought he must have said something wrong again, so he quickly tried to explain by his side, "Mucen, it was just a casual comment, don’t take it to heart."
The implication of his words, if heard by some sensitive people, could easily lead to misunderstandings that she had gotten pregnant with the child on purpose.
Ji Chengzhi wished he could bite off his own tongue!
Luckily, the man didn’t react much after hearing his words, simply giving him a glance before speaking through the smoke, "She gave birth to the child, I suspect... it’s related to her switching places with a substitute in prison."
Ji Chengzhi’s mouth gaped open: "You mean... during her pregnancy?"
Ou Mucen nodded. "According to prison regulations, if a prisoner becomes pregnant during their sentence, they can be allowed to serve their time outside of prison. This period is a full eight to nine months, long enough for Lin Yebai to concoct someone identical to her."
This man was indeed exceedingly clever, having even considered such possibilities!
Ji Chengzhi looked at him in utter astonishment. If that was the case, then this child, he actually was... actually was...
"Regardless of her purpose, I am grateful she gave birth to him. This child is the best gift she has brought to me," the man said, his gaze already moving towards the small figure in the living room.
It was just for an instant, but the once harsh and cold eyes suddenly softened to a point where one could nearly sink into them.
Indeed, no matter her motives, she did give birth to the child, theirs together.
And besides, she had raised him so well, made him so adorable; in the end, he should be grateful for her decision back then. Without it, perhaps, he wouldn’t have this child.
Seeing the look in his eyes, Ji Chengzhi also couldn’t help but become sentimental, "You’re right, that woman indeed hasn’t had it easy. To give birth to this child under those circumstances, regardless of her purpose, she bore a lot. You should treat her well in the future."
At this point, he finally remembered why he had come and smacked his head, "Right, what about that woman? Earlier on the phone, you sounded like you’d lost your soul searching for her, and now you’re so calm. Where did she go?"
Ou Mucen pointed towards the living room!
Upon seeing this, Ji Chengzhi followed the direction he pointed to, and that’s when he noticed a small note on the dining table. Therefore, he went over and picked it up.
"Heavens! Has she... left?"
Seeing what was written on the note, he was suddenly shocked into stillness.
Upon hearing this, Ou Mucen also stood up and walked out from the kitchen, "Hmm, are you also surprised?"