This collision would surely mean the end of her child.
Mu Chenxi's face was struck with terror as she instinctively shielded her belly with her hands and let out a piercing scream, "No—"
At the critical moment, a tall figure stood in front of her.
The anticipated pain did not come; instead, she crashed into a warm embrace.
He took the hit for her, his back slamming hard against the corner of the flower bed.
Before Mu Chenxi could react, the feeling of weightlessness followed, and she and the man fell to the ground together.
Just a second before hitting the ground, the man swiftly wrapped his arms around Mu Chenxi and turned.
Once again, he protected her with his own body.
With a "bang," they landed on his back.
Mu Chenxi tumbled into his embrace.
She and the baby were safe and unharmed in his arms.
"Are you alright?"
It took her a moment to gather her senses after the shock, only coming back to reality upon hearing the tender inquiry close to her ear.
"No… I'm fine."