Return to the Day When My Pregnant Wife Jumped Off the Building-Chapter 26 Moving Out_1

The aroma of food wafted from the kitchen; just as Xiao Ming was about to go over, he saw his wife, Jiang Xue, carrying out a plate of braised pork.

"You’re back? Go wash your hands, the last soup will be ready soon." freeweɓnovel.cѳm

Jiang Xue’s tone was as he remembered from the happiest times in his memory; his mind went blank, and he followed her to the kitchen doorway, stupidly staring.

"Something wrong?" Jiang Xue asked.

Xiao Ming shook his head: "I’m just... just a bit afraid this is a dream."

Jiang Xue said, "This isn’t a dream, but because I misunderstood you last night, I’m apologizing to you."

"No need, no need."

Xiao Ming waved his hand and shook his head, "It was I who destroyed the trust between us, so it’s normal for you to think that way.

As long as you’re willing to give me a chance, I can accept whatever punishment."

Jiang Xue fell silent for a moment, then shook her head: "Let’s eat first. After we’ve eaten, I have something to tell you."

Xiao Ming’s heart instantly rose to his throat.

It was clear, even if there had been a turn for the better, it wasn’t as optimistic as he had thought.

Jiang Xue’s cooking was just as in his memories, and Xiao Ming had to fight back tears as he ate.

Four dishes, one soup, plus a bowl of rice; he didn’t leave a single bite, so full he kept burping.

"No one is fighting with you for food, why eat so much?" Jiang Xue brewed him a cup of tea, her tone of reproach seemingly unchanged.

Xiao Ming stared at the teacup, speaking somberly: "It has been twenty years since I’ve eaten the food you’ve cooked."

"Stop talking nonsense. Even in these two years, haven’t I cooked quite often?"

Xiao Ming shook his head and raised his eyes to look at her: "What did you want to tell me? If it’s about divorce, forget it.

Although I won’t force you to stay with me, I hope you can give me a chance to redeem myself.

Even if you insist on divorcing, I will pursue you again, and marry you again.

You are my wife.

In the previous life, in the next life, the wife of two lifetimes; not even the destruction of the world can change that!"

The love words he hadn’t heard in two years made Jiang Xue’s heart race, leaving her at a loss.

If it had been just over a month ago, she might have forgotten all grievances and thrown herself into her husband’s arms without a care.

But now it wasn’t possible; the child in her womb meant she no longer had the privilege to act recklessly.

Calm down her emotions, she said, "Your words make me very happy, really. But also... they scare me.

Everything is too sudden, suddenly so unreal.

Yesterday morning, you were still at my company asking for the property deed to pay off gambling debts, and by evening you were fighting the powerful for me; you took my misunderstandings without a word of complaint, even more gentle and considerate than when we were dating.

To be honest, I’m a bit suspicious whether you’re actually someone else in disguise, that a different soul now inhabits your body."

Indeed, it has changed; though still mine, it is not the me from the past.

Responding silently in his mind, Xiao Ming managed a bitter smile on his lips: "I can understand your thoughts, and it shows just how much of a bastard I’ve been these two years, making you suffer so much, I’m sorry."

Jiang Xue shook her head: "I didn’t mean to accuse you of anything; those words, while directed at you, are also to convince myself.

I want to forgive you, but I dare not forgive you, because I don’t know how long this change will last, or whether you will revert to your old ways someday.

Moreover, we have long since run out of savings, and you’re still in debt.

So, for the next while, I want to take advantage of the fact that my stomach isn’t big yet and work without distractions, trying to save as much baby formula money as possible... Let me finish speaking first."

Xiao Ming was about to say he was no longer in debt, but Jiang Xue stopped him.

"And to be undistracted, living with you day and night is clearly impossible, so I’m planning to move out..."

"I don’t agree!"

Xiao Ming stood up, "If someone is moving out, it should be me. I’m not comfortable with you living alone outside."

"If you move out, won’t that cost money?" Jiang Xue laughed, "Don’t get excited just yet. I’ve called Mr. Yang and asked, and there is still space available in the company’s employee dormitory. She has already agreed to arrange one for me.

A small one-room apartment, with a bath and a kitchen, and close to the company; you don’t need to worry at all."

Damn Yang Hanqing, arranging things without my consent; I’ll deal with you later.

Xiao Ming cursed inwardly, sighing: "You’ve already decided, haven’t you?"

Jiang Xue nodded: "I need time to think about our future and the child’s. You, too, need to quickly find a job.

At the very least, if you want me to believe you’ve truly changed, you should first prove that you have the ability to support your wife and child, right?"

Xiao Ming smiled bitterly.

He understood Jiang Xue too well; she seemed fragile on the surface but was incredibly strong-willed, intolerant of deceit.

If their relationship hadn’t been so deep, they probably would have divorced long ago.

If she saw the nearly three million in the bank account right now, her first reaction would certainly not be joy, but a relentless pursuit of the truth.

For a man who owed gambling debts to become a millionaire overnight was not something that should happen in reality.

"Although I really want to say I have the ability to support you and the child right now, I know that would only make your heart more uneasy.

Alright! Just like in the kitchen, I wronged you, and as long as you’re happy, I’ll accept whatever you want.

But before you agree, I hope you can promise me two conditions."