The two of them maintained their original posture, entwined together, his kisses landing on her shoulder. Bai Xiao’s body trembled lightly, the climax still lingering, as his deep, magnetic voice murmured in her ear, "You are what truly matters..."
She leaned against his embrace, peace settling in this moment, and time stood still in quiet harmony.
She hadn’t expected this man would make such a choice for her. After all, she knew how much An Zhiyuan adored children—but the problems they faced weren’t typical ones.
"Your... Your ability also can’t help you..." An Zhiyuan struggled for words, unable to find the right term for Bai Xiao’s special ability, his speech jumping abruptly in fragments.
She chuckled softly and rested against his chest, her finger playfully tracing circles on his firm chest muscles, prompting his body to stiffen.
Grabbing her hand, An Zhiyuan helplessly stopped her. Otherwise, he would lose control at any moment. Against Bai Xiao, his willpower and self-restraint seemed far less reliable.
"It’s because of this," she said, "you should already know—the aftereffects of my treatments. A woman’s body turning excessively cold results in infertility."
Honestly, it was tragic. She could cure life-threatening crises for others but couldn’t heal her own cold womb and infertility.
He held her tightly, "It doesn’t matter. You are the child of this family. Spoiling you alone is enough for me!" He brushed her delicate neck before planting a kiss.
His gaze was profound, deep, and his eyes carried a subtle ripple of emotion.
Her heart was filled with sunshine.
This man was someone worth entrusting her life to.
......
The next day was Saturday. Bai Xiao didn’t want to laze in bed, but unfortunately, Brother An seemed audacious enough to do just that. Early in the morning, he dragged her into an exhausting tug-of-war.
In this battle of physical endurance, she never stood a chance. Left utterly defeated, she surrendered, letting Brother An do as he pleased. The insatiable man ignored all her pleas and cries, only releasing her after having his fill, leaving the bed with a look of complete satisfaction.
Poor Bai Xiao, fragile and easy to knock over, was finally spared. Hugging the blanket, she drifted off into a deep, restorative sleep.
An Zhiyuan went out to buy groceries. The house had been empty for so long that, aside from weekends, they usually ate at the cafeteria. The fridge was barren, so empty it was heartbreaking.
When Bai Xiao woke up, the house was already vacant.
She tied up her hair and gave the house a quick cleaning. By then, Brother An had returned, carrying a pile of large and small bags, placing them on the table by the door.
"Why are you up? You could’ve slept a bit longer!"
Gone was the fierce, domineering energy he had exerted on her earlier—now, he was so gentle it made her wonder if Brother An was suffering from split personality disorder.
"If I slept any longer, we wouldn’t get to eat until dinner. I’m starving!"
Bai Xiao unpacked the bags and organized the items, then headed to the kitchen to start cooking. An Zhiyuan helped her out, washing and cleaning up, organizing the vegetables and fruits before putting them neatly into the fridge.
"Yesterday, I got a call from Yun Province. Bai Mei has been sentenced to life with reprieve. I heard that during her incarceration, she was assaulted—stabbed and beaten until she went insane. Now she’s locked up in a psychiatric hospital, completely isolated. She likely won’t ever have a chance to get out in this lifetime. As for her subordinates, they’ve received sentences ranging from fifteen years to life imprisonment. This time, Sang Ji’s operation has completely unraveled!"
Bai Mei had gone mad?
Bai Xiao turned around, her gaze locking onto An Zhiyuan’s. "Don’t worry. I’ve already arranged for someone at the psychiatric hospital to monitor her 24/7. She won’t escape, and even if she’s pretending, she’ll live out the rest of her days there and die in the hospital. Besides, her limbs are severely deformed now; she can barely even walk steadily."
His sentiments mirrored Bai Xiao’s. This time, they wouldn’t let Bai Mei rise up and threaten their happiness again.