Under the meticulous care of Ning's parents, Ning Anmiao had a very healthy pregnancy. Not only that, but the baby in her belly was also very well - behaved and rarely caused trouble.
In the early stage of pregnancy, Ning Anmiao had several bouts of morning sickness. However, with the dietary adjustments made by Ning's mother, she gradually got better.
In addition, Lu Yan would often put his ear to her belly and warn the baby not to make trouble for mom. Throughout the pregnancy, the baby was very obedient.
Ning Anmiao often wondered if it was possible that the baby was so well - behaved because the baby's father had scared it.
She had regular prenatal check - ups, and the data in the check - up reports were also very reassuring.
Both the mother and the baby were in excellent health.
The whole family was overjoyed, especially Lu Yan. The tension in his heart finally eased for a moment.
Since Ning Anmiao got pregnant, he had been more nervous than the pregnant woman herself.
He even wished he could give birth to the baby for her.
Ning Anmiao leaned against Lu Yan. Seeing him relax his eyebrows while looking at the report, she poked his chest with her finger and couldn't help laughing, "You care so much about the baby?"
"I'm concerned about you," Lu Yan replied without hesitation. "The baby comes second. You are the most important."
After all, the baby hadn't been born yet, so his feelings for it were not deep. Even the little bit of affection he had was just out of love for Ning Anmiao.
The only person he cared about and loved deeply was always Ning Anmiao.
It was hard for him to care about others.
Thanks to Lu Yan's considerate care, Ning Anmiao didn't suffer any hardships during her pregnancy and was happy every day.
In such an environment, it was natural that both the mother and the baby were healthy.
"Do you want to check the baby's gender?" Ning Anmiao remembered what the doctor had said last time. If the situation was good, they could do an additional check.
Lu Yan shook his head and said calmly, "It doesn't matter whether it's a boy or a girl."
He didn't care about such things.
Hearing this, Ning Anmiao's eyes curved, "So do you prefer a girl or a boy?"
This seemed to be a question that every couple would ask during pregnancy.
Lu Yan glanced at Ning Anmiao. Seeing her looking interested, he knew she wanted to hear his answer, so he replied, "I don't have any special expectations, but I hope it's a boy."
"Why?" Ning Anmiao immediately asked.
Lu Yan said, "Boys are tough and easy to raise."
Ning Anmiao: "..."
Although she didn't know whether the baby in her belly was a boy or a girl, she silently mourned for the baby in her heart.
Poor baby. It had already been disliked by its father before it was born.
Ning Anmiao pouted and asked defiantly, "What if it's a girl?"
"If it's a girl, that's also great," Lu Yan hooked his lips, smiling calmly. "They say that daughters are their mothers' little cotton - padded jackets. She will be more delicate and more caring for mom than I am."
Ning Anmiao listened carefully and always felt something was strange.
It seemed that when she gave birth to a child, the child would have to take care of her instead.
She was the mother!
Thinking of this, she raised her face and was about to argue with Lu Yan. Out of the corner of her eye, she saw a familiar figure.
It was Jiang Xixi.
She was also doing psychological rehabilitation in this hospital. She didn't expect to run into her today.
The one accompanying her for the rehabilitation treatment was Jiang Zhou.
Jiang Zhou saw Ning Anmiao first. He lowered his head and said a few words to Jiang Xixi. She suddenly looked up and just met Ning Anmiao's eyes.
"Miaomiao, Mr. Lu, are you here for a prenatal check - up?" Jiang Zhou politely opened his mouth first, with concern in his tone.
Lu Yan nodded. His look at Jiang Zhou was a bit cold.
This was the Jiang Zhou that the little girl used to chase after and call "brother". He hadn't forgotten.
Jiang Xixi beside him fixed her eyes on Ning Anmiao's pregnant belly, and her expression changed slightly.
She remembered the baby that had once been in her belly.
Jiang Xixi unconsciously stroked her lower abdomen. Suddenly, as if she remembered something, she quickly dropped her hand to her side. However, such an action seemed more like trying to cover up.
Ning Anmiao was observant. She knew what Jiang Xixi was thinking. She smiled slightly and said, "Xixi, I heard that you like children very much. You must come to the baby's full - month banquet."
Jiang Xixi paused. For a moment, she felt like crying.
"Can I... hold the baby then?" Her voice was a bit hoarse when she opened her mouth.
Hearing this, Lu Yan frowned first.
Ning Anmiao blinked her eyes and said, "Of course."
Maybe Jiang Xixi's feelings for Lin Chuluo had disappeared completely, but the baby she had once carried was still an indelible pain for her.
No wonder she would make such a request.
Jiang Xixi lowered her eyes. Her eyes were full of tears, and her voice began to tremble. "Thank you, thank you, Miaomiao."
It was obvious that Jiang Xixi's complexion had improved a bit recently, and her mental state was much better than when she had the abortion.
She was getting better slowly.
Ning Anmiao looked at her with increasingly gentle eyes. After thinking for a moment, she walked over, opened her arms, and hugged Jiang Xixi.
Seemingly not expecting such a sudden move, Jiang Xixi stiffened for a moment.
The two men beside them also looked at this scene in surprise.
Ning Anmiao was like when they were little. She leaned close to Jiang Xixi's ear and whispered.
Her voice was soft and unique to her. "Xixi, I forgave you a long time ago. From now on, you should live a good life."
After she finished speaking, she let go of Jiang Xixi, walked over, and hooked Lu Yan's arm. "Let's go."
Jiang Xixi stared blankly at Ning Anmiao's back. Her vision gradually blurred. She seemed to see the innocent look of the two little girls holding hands when they were little.
It seemed that nothing had changed between them.
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A few months later.
Early in the morning, Ning Anmiao's eyelids kept twitching, and there was an unusual feeling in her lower abdomen.
Looking at Lu Yan who was about to go to the company, she couldn't help but say nervously, "Husband, I feel like I'm going to give birth today."
Lu Yan was stunned. He stopped the action of putting on his clothes. His voice immediately sank, obviously suppressing his panic. "Shall I take you to the hospital now?"
Calculating the time, it was almost the due date.
Ning Anmiao nodded and then shook her head. "I... I'm not very sure."
These words to Lu Yan were equivalent to the need to go to the hospital.
He immediately quickly put on his clothes, put a coat on Ning Anmiao, and called Mr. and Mrs. Ning who were having breakfast downstairs. A group of people rushed to the hospital with all the prepared things.
Along the way, Ning Anmiao was extremely nervous. She held Lu Yan's hand tightly. "Husband, I'm a little scared."
Wasn't Lu Yan scared?
He gritted his teeth. He knew he couldn't lose his composure. He tried his best to calm down and spoke in as calm a tone as possible. "It's okay. With your husband here, everything will be okay."
Ning Anmiao felt a bit regretful. She glanced at the driver in front and then quietly leaned close to Lu Yan's ear and whispered, "Can we do the body - swapping thing like before, and you give birth to the baby for me?"
Lu Yan: "?"