Electric Shock

Shen Zhihuai quickly stopped her. "Your body is in terrible condition. I've already scheduled a full check-up for you later."

But Wen Yiran's heart ached at the thought of Xiao Bao still in Fu Xichen's hands. She didn't care about her own health.

"I'm fine. I have more important things to do. The check-up can wait."

She insisted on pulling out the IV and getting out of bed.

"You already have early symptoms of leukemia because of the electric shocks. Do you really not care about your life?"

Shen Zhihuai spoke each word slowly, guilt all over his face.

As a doctor, he should have protected his patient, but instead, he had followed an order he couldn't refuse.

Wen Yiran's body trembled. A bitter smile formed on her lips.

Years ago, in the car accident, Su Wan had suffered liver damage, and Fu Xichen had forced her to donate part of her own liver to save Su Wan. The surgery had left her body weak, and after the endless torture in the mental hospital, she was already broken. It was a miracle she had survived this long.

She lowered her head, put on her shoes, and then bowed solemnly to Shen Zhihuai.

"I'll repay you for all the medical expenses you covered for me."

Without waiting for him to respond, she turned and left in a hurry.

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She took a taxi straight to Fu Xichen's private villa. The servants were stunned when they saw her. Dressed in a hospital gown, covered in dust, she looked out of place.

"M-Madam... I mean, Miss Wen, what are you doing here?"

"Let me in. I need to see Fu Xichen."

The servant hesitated. Hearing her call their master's name so directly, they didn't know what to do.

"Miss Wen, I'm sorry, but Mr. Fu—"

"I don't care. I will see Fu Xichen today, even if it kills me. You know my temper. You don't have to worry about me making trouble for you," Wen Yiran interrupted.

Seeing her determination, the servant hesitated, then finally stepped aside.

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Before she even reached the main hall, a soft but angry voice reached her ears.

"I don't want to recognize you as my daddy! You hurt Mommy and almost killed her! You even had people shock her every day! I don't want a cruel dad like you! I won't accept you!"

Hearing Xiao Bao's words, Fu Xichen's face darkened. His brows furrowed.

Wen Yiran's heart pounded.

Shocked?

She felt dizzy. Did Xiao Bao just say I was electrocuted?

"When was Wen Yiran shocked?" Fu Xichen asked, confused.

Xiao Bao immediately stood up from the sofa and glared at him with hatred.

"What are you pretending for?! You're the one who hurt Mommy!" he shouted.

Xiao Bao could never forget the time he snuck into the ICU and saw his mother screaming in pain.

And he knew the director of the mental hospital had targeted his mother because of orders from this evil man.

He would never let this man near his mother again!

"Don't even think about taking me away! Even if I have to find Mommy a new husband, I won't let you be my father!"

"Shut up!"

The servants trembled in fear at the young master's bold words. Fu Xichen's face darkened even more.

He had only sent Wen Yiran to a mental hospital. Who would dare to electrocute her?!

Who had taught this brat to say such things?!

Before things could get worse, Wen Yiran rushed in and picked up Xiao Bao.

At that moment, a soft and hesitant voice spoke up.

"...Are you really my mommy?"

Wen Yiran's body stiffened. Her heart felt like it was being eaten away by acid.

Slowly, she turned around. Her lips trembled, her eyes red.

She reached out a shaking hand toward Fu Anxuan. This was her child!

"Wen Yiran, how did you get in here?!" Fu Xichen's voice was ice-cold as he stepped forward, ready to throw her out.

Before he could, Xiao Bao spread his arms and stood firmly in front of his mother.

"Mommy and Big Brother have recognized each other! You're not allowed to cause trouble!"

Hearing Xiao Bao call him big brother, Fu Anxuan felt warmth in his heart for the first time.

But Fu Xichen's face became even darker.

This was his house, yet these people were turning it upside down?!

Without a word, he grabbed Xiao Bao and threw him to the butler, then ordered the servants to take Fu Anxuan away from Wen Yiran.

"My child! Fu Xichen, give my child back to me!"

Wen Yiran's eyes filled with rage, and she was about to rush forward when Fu Xichen grabbed her wrist.

With a cold face, he pulled her into his arms and warned, "Wen Yiran, I already let you off once. Don't make me go further!"

Wen Yiran struggled, a mocking smile on her lips.

His mercy was locking her in a mental hospital while she was pregnant.

Fu Xichen saw the tears in her eyes and suddenly felt unsettled.

He thought of what Xiao Bao said—Wen Yiran had been electrocuted—and a strange panic rose in his heart.

She was so thin under the oversized hospital gown.

"You—" Fu Xichen started to speak, but then sharp pain shot through his arm.

Wen Yiran had bitten him hard.

Fu Xichen grabbed her chin. "You don't know what's good for you!"

"Fu Xichen, I only want Xiao Bao. I already gave you Anxuan willingly. Why won't you let me go?! You're engaged to Su Wan now. We have nothing to do with each other!"

Nothing to do with each other. Like strangers.

Fu Xichen's grip tightened on her wrist.

His face turned cold. "Impossible. Either you leave and Xiao Bao stays, or both of you stay!"

Wen Yiran thought she had misheard. "What did you say?!"

"As long as you sign an agreement to sever your parent-child relationship, you can stay."

Wen Yiran's body stiffened.

So that was it.

If she had no value, he wouldn't let her stay.

Her heart ached, as if it had been slashed a thousand times.

She hated Fu Xichen for not believing her, for torturing her, for leaving her covered in scars.

But for her child, she had no choice.

"...I agree." Wen Yiran clenched her fists, her voice cold.

Fu Xichen called for the butler to bring the agreement.

Without hesitation, Wen Yiran signed her name.

Fu Xichen had discovered her child. With the Fu family's power, she had no chance of taking him away.

She could only stay here for now, find a chance to escape later… and stay by Anxuan's side.

That was her only selfishness.

Fu Xichen sneered at her signature and warned coldly, "Wen Yiran, you're just a servant now. Don't try anything funny. If I catch you, I'll throw you out."

Wen Yiran met his eyes stubbornly. "I'll only take care of Xiao Bao's daily life."

"You don't get to choose," Fu Xichen said coldly.