Chapter 184: No Choice

Shao He heard the conversation outside the door and glanced at Pei Huaian lying on the bed, growing even more curious about whether he was truly the child's biological father.

When Pei Huaian saw that the child was sound asleep and had tucked him in, he got up to leave. Shao He proactively stepped forward to assist him, and they moved around the screen to sit down on the round stools outside.

"Although your leg ailment has healed, further examinations are still needed to see how well you've recovered," she said.

"Alright," Pei Huaian answered without much thought.

Shao He pursed her lips and smiled hurriedly, taking out the prepared blood-drawing tools. Pei Huaian, seeing what she was holding, abruptly stood up and backed away.

A look of surprise appeared on his face as he asked, "What is this..."

"It's for drawing blood; it's a good opportunity for a comprehensive physical examination," Shao He explained, her smile fading in resignation as she saw his reaction.