Never a Decent Man (4)

An Xiaxia's belly began to show a little. She didn't want to come back, but Song Shi kept nagging her. She had no choice but to fly back on her own.

She had deliberately chosen a loose-fitting sweater and coat. Sheng Yize's face noticeably lit up at the sight of her. He pinched her cheek. "You're getting prettier."

"Getting fatter, that's what I am." An Xiaxia was frustrated. Why did pregnancy make one gain weight? And the weight gain was an overall thing! She recalled the entertainment news she used to watch, where the stars didn't seem to change at all apart from the extra bump. They were back to their slim selves as soon as the baby was out. How nice would that be!

The heat was on in the car and the temperature was very comfortable. An Xiaxia yawned and dozed off.

Sheng Yize offered his shoulder as a pillow, then put an arm around her waist.

Something felt different.