As soon as he touched her, the images from his dreams flashed crazily in his mind.

He had mental problems, yet he was rational.

That was the most painful part...

He was fortunate to have rationality; otherwise, losing it would lead him to act recklessly, just like the time he hurt Yufei.

But he couldn’t guarantee he wouldn’t lose control.

Maybe he wouldn’t do what he did in his dream, but even if he pushed her once, it would risk her life.

The child in her stomach was already almost eight months old; any accident couldn’t happen.

So, even if he had to cut off his hands, he couldn’t harm her.

Yet, if she didn’t eat, her body surely couldn’t take it, could it...

Xiao Zexin clenched his fists; the food in front of him had gone cold, yet he still was in a daze.

"Sir, aren’t you going to eat?" The servant’s voice interrupted his thoughts.

"What time is it?" he asked.

"It’s six o’clock."

It’s already six in the evening; I wonder if Ruyue has eaten...

Xiao Zexin called over a bodyguard.

"Go and look into the situation across the street; don’t let them notice."

"What situation should I look into?" The bodyguard asked in confusion.

Xiao Zexin said hesitantly: "...Check if madam has eaten."

"Okay." The bodyguard immediately left.

Xiao Zexin stared closely at the house opposite, eager to hear the news.

The bodyguard went and quickly returned: "Madam probably hasn’t eaten. I saw the food on the table; it hasn’t been touched."

Xiao Zexin’s brow furrowed tightly.

Indeed, she hasn’t eaten; even if she wants to threaten him, she shouldn’t joke about her health.

Yet this is the only way she can threaten him...

Xiao Zexin hesitated for a long time, picked up his phone, and dialed Jian Yufei’s number.

He had no choice but to ask Yufei to persuade her; only then would she eat.

...

In the living room, Jian Yufei was watching TV.

Receiving her father’s call, she was very surprised.

"Hello, Dad!" She eagerly answered, "Dad, how have you been lately?"

Xiao Zexin laughed slightly: "I’m fine, you don’t have to worry about me."

"Dad, you’re too much; how could you leave secretly? Where are you now? Come back." Jian Yufei complained, but she was more concerned about him.

"Yufei, Dad is asking you a favor."

"What is it?"

"Your mother is staying across from me, and she’s not eating. Please persuade her. It’s best to bring her back; she’s not in a position to be outside alone."

There’s only one nanny with her, not even a bodyguard.

Seeing this makes him anxious; he wishes he could send all the servants here to serve her.

But he couldn’t show he cared. 𝒇𝙧𝙚𝓮𝙬𝙚𝓫𝒏𝓸𝓿𝓮𝒍.𝓬𝙤𝓶

Otherwise, she’d use this against him, forcing him to constantly compromise.

As per Jian Yufei’s character, if she knew her mother wasn’t eating, she’d rush over immediately.

But she only asked casually, "Why isn’t Mom eating?"

"...That’s not the point; the point is she shouldn’t be outside. Please bring her back."

"Dad, are you coming back?" Jian Yufei asked in return.

Xiao Zexin’s voice was low: "I won’t be returning; it was wrong of me to leave secretly. But outside, I feel much better."

"If that’s the case, Dad, then continue staying there; we won’t disturb you for now."

"What about your mom..."

"With Dad around, I don’t need to worry about Mom. Dad, if my mom isn’t eating, you just need to comfort her. It’s a very simple thing."