Chapter 128: The Baby in the Belly

王妈 was delighted to see the young couple returning together in the same car. She assumed that their previous differences had been resolved and warmly welcomed them, saying, "This is so much better; it finally looks like a married couple."

Lin Ruoxi, with an inexplicable air of indifference, replied, "Wang Ma, don't read too much into it. My car broke down."

Wang Ma's cheerful expression froze momentarily, and she awkwardly shook her head, muttering to herself, "Breaks down every day," before heading back to the kitchen.

Lin Ruoxi pretended she hadn't heard a thing, slung her bag over her shoulder, and began heading upstairs. Midway, she suddenly heard Yang Chen call her from downstairs.

Hmph, so now he wants to explain? Lin Ruoxi pretended to be nonchalant as she turned back, asking, "What is it?"

Yang Chen pointed to the stylish black-and-white wall clock on the wall. "It's almost dinner time. Why are you going upstairs?"