"Chen Yu, I don't want to talk about this right now. I'm really tired. Can I take a break first?"
But in front of others, the mature and composed Chen Yu sometimes becomes as stubborn as a child.
"Get things sorted out before you sleep."
I sighed and took his hand, placing it on my forehead. "Chen Yu, I think I have a fever."
Chen Yu was taken aback for a moment, then immediately got up to search for the medicine cabinet. "Why didn't you say so earlier?"
He placed a fever patch on my forehead and found some oral medication for me.
I touched my abdomen and lowered my gaze. "I'm afraid it will be bitter. Can you get me some candy?"
There was none at home, so Chen Yu went downstairs to the supermarket to buy some for me.
After he left, I got up and flushed the medicine down the toilet.
When he returned, I acted normally and ate the candy he bought.
I wasn't sure if my weakness after being sick stirred his protective instincts or if my tears during the day made him feel guilty.
He was especially gentle tonight.
He sat by my bedside, keeping watch over me. The water on the nightstand was always warm, and he checked my temperature every half hour, constantly wringing out a towel to help cool me down.
His actions were filled with love.
However, that didn't stop him from sitting by my bed while checking his phone for "What to do if morning sickness is severe?"
Just before this, he had received a phone call.
He still stepped out of the bedroom to take it.
The only person who could make him take a call like that was Meng Yunxi.
When I returned, I thought he was about to leave.
He just checked my temperature, replaced the fever patch on my forehead, and then sat down.
I turned my head and looked at him in confusion.
He asked me back, "What's wrong?"
I shook my head, said nothing, and closed my eyes to rest.
But at that moment, my senses were unusually sharp.
The bedroom was dimly lit, and the light from his phone screen was glaring, directly reflecting on my eyelids.
I couldn't help but open my eyes and saw him searching for "What to do if morning sickness is severe?"
Then he edited the search results into a text message and sent it, adding at the end,
Chen Yu: [Pregnant women shouldn't take medication casually; it can affect the child.]
[I ordered some oranges for you through express delivery; see if that helps.]
[If it doesn't work, go to the hospital for a check-up.]
Meng Yunxi replied quickly.
Meng Yunxi: [I'm scared to go to the hospital alone, Yu, can you come with me?]
Chen Yu: [Xiao Ran has a fever; I can't leave.]
Meng Yunxi: [Okay, take good care of her. I can manage by myself.]
She is a smart girl and understands Chen Yu.
Chen Yu does not like girls who cause trouble, but he is easily filled with guilt.
So she never clings; she always retreats to advance.
She seems understanding and does not create a fuss, yet she subtly tugs at Chen Yu's heart.
Sure enough, a conversation that could have ended was paused by Chen Yu, who still replied to her.
Chen Yu: [If you still feel unwell tomorrow, I will accompany you to the hospital.]
Meng Yunxi: [You should also take good care of yourself and not wear yourself out while taking care of the patient.]
Chen Yu: [Mm.]
The phone was set down, and Chen Yu lay down, turning to pull me into his embrace, sighing in my ear,
"Xiao Ran, get better soon."
He truly wants me to recover.
Or is it that once I am better, he can accompany Meng Yunxi to the hospital without any psychological burden?
I feel calm inside.
It doesn't matter; either way is fine.
My physical condition is decent. Although I haven't taken any medicine, after a night of physical cooling, the fever has subsided.
Chen Yu has fallen asleep after taking care of me all night.
I got up and cooked a pot of rich porridge.
There was a lot, enough for more than two people.
After I finished drinking with Chen Yu, he looked at the remaining congee and said, "I'll take it to the Law Firm."
"Okay." I found him a thermos container with a Buzz Lightyear sticker on it.
Before leaving, he instinctively wanted to kiss my forehead.
I instinctively leaned back a bit, but then felt that this action was too abrupt. Before Chen Yu could get suspicious, I took the initiative to adjust his tie.
In the end, he didn't say anything. He reached out and touched my forehead, asking, "The fever has gone down; are you still feeling unwell?"
"Much better."
Chen Yu left.
I took a day off today and planned to go to the hospital for a pregnancy check-up.
On the way to the hospital in the taxi, I scrolled through my social media feed.
I saw Meng Yunxi had posted an update.
【Morning Congee / Heart】
A thermos container with a Buzz Lightyear cartoon image.
I liked the post and went to comment.
"Is it good?"
"I made it."
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