The Cunning CEO's Contract Wife

Chapter 231: Just Not Rested Well

Lin Ran had long suspected that someone would suspect her, so she always took two doses when she went to the hospital to get medicine.

One dose is medicine for treating stomach ailments, while the other is the real tonic.

Lin Ran had already returned to her room and did not see that after she left, the maid who cared about her secretly slipped into the kitchen, secretly wrapped up the dregs of medicine she had left there, and then turned and left the villa.

Lin Ran went upstairs and had a good sleep. Perhaps because of the medicine, she slept very soundly. When she woke up, it was already dark.

Lin Ran could have continued sleeping, but her stomach kept rumbling, so she had to get out of bed and go downstairs to cook.

By this time, most of the servants had already gone to sleep.

Even though they weren't asleep yet, Lin Ran didn't intend to bother them.

She went to the kitchen with practiced ease, glancing at the trash can while cooking noodles.

Sure enough, there were no dregs.

She didn't believe the trash can had just been emptied.

Lin Ran frowned and sighed helplessly.

Luckily, she remembered this during the day; otherwise, if someone had discovered she was taking medication to prevent miscarriage, the baby in her womb would have been in danger.

Lin Ran slurped her noodles while gently rubbing her stomach.

Ever since she started feeling fetal movement, she has been unable to control her behavior, wanting to touch her belly from time to time, as if she could draw endless energy from it.

However, she still didn't have a good appetite. She could only eat a few bites of a bowl of noodles before she couldn't eat anymore. She could only wipe her mouth and go upstairs to sleep.

After sleeping for almost a day and a night, Lin Ran got out of bed but didn't feel much better; instead, she felt even heavier.

However, she did not intend to take leave and still arrived at the company on time.

Just like the previous days, Xiao Yunsi stood outside the secretary's office waiting for her, carrying food in his hand.

Lin Ran was initially very resistant, but later accepted it under Xiao Yunsi's insistence, but now...

She pursed her lips, trying to make her expression look normal, and slowly walked over.

Good morning. Why do you look so down today?

Xiao Yunsi greeted him as usual and handed him the things he was carrying.

Lin Ran hesitated for a moment, but still accepted it.

"Xiao Yunsi, have you finished all your work?"

Lin Ran tried her best to make her voice sound normal. She turned to look at Xiao Yunsi, her clear eyes seeming to have seen through everything.

"Ah, of course it's all done. Thank goodness you helped me, otherwise I would have been in big trouble today."

Xiao Yunsi gave a pitiful look, paused, and seemed to realize that something was wrong with Lin Ran.

"Lin Ran, did Xiao Jingchen find out? Did he give you any trouble?"

"It's all my fault for making you do such a thing. Otherwise, I'll go over and admit it."

Lin Ran pursed her lips, her eyes fixed on him as she spoke.

"No, I put it back in its original place after I finished making the copy, and Xiao Jingchen didn't even notice it."

"I just have a bit of an upset stomach, that's why I'm like this."

When Xiao Yunsi heard that she had an upset stomach, her expression became visibly worried, but the hint of relief in her eyes did not escape Lin Ran's notice.

Her hands clenched tightly under her sleeves, and her voice seemed unchanged.

"I'm fine, I'll just eat something later. Didn't you bring me some food?"

Lin Ran shook the box in her hand, smiled as usual, and her expression showed no abnormality.

"Okay, I'm pretty busy at work today, so I'll go in first."

After saying this, Lin Ran didn't care what Xiao Yunsi's expression was, and turned around to walk into the office.

Fortunately, Xiao Yunsi was currently engrossed in his own fantasy and did not notice anything amiss.

Sitting in her seat, Lin Ran downed a cup of hot water, and her icy hands and feet began to warm up a little.

She looked at the lunchbox on the table. She thought she had made a good friend, but she never expected that this friend would betray her.

What was once a delicious breakfast now only makes one feel nauseous and want to vomit.

The baby in the womb seemed to sense the mother's mood and began to move around impatiently.

The fierceness on Lin Ran's face instantly subsided considerably.

No matter what, she must prioritize her child.

Lin Ran took a deep breath, and her emotions gradually calmed down.

Perhaps, her relationship with Xiao Jingchen can still be repaired.

He just misunderstood these things. As long as she explains, Xiao Jingchen will definitely forgive her.

Lin Ran pursed her lips, her eyes filled with determination.

She glanced at the time, then stood up and went upstairs without hesitation.

Since we're going to explain, we must hurry.

Lin Ran hurried and rushed to the top floor.

It's as quiet here as it always has been, with only the sounds of typing and mouse clicking.

Lin Ran unconsciously slowed her pace, feeling somewhat uneasy.

Standing at the door, she took a deep breath to suppress her agitation and knocked on the door.

"Enter."

Soon, a voice came from inside the room, and Lin Ran pushed open the door and went in.

"What are you here for?"

Upon noticing the person entering, Xiao Jingchen paused in his actions, his tone revealing undisguised disgust.

Lin Ranxin felt as if she had been pricked by a needle, and the pain was excruciating. She swayed, but stubbornly stood still and did not leave.

"Xiao Jingchen, I have something to tell you, something very important, very important."

Lin Ran's voice was slightly hoarse, and her gaze toward Xiao Jingchen was incredibly sincere.

But the man wouldn't even lift his head, his tone indifferent.

"Lin Ran, please be mindful of this; this is a company."

"Mr. Xiao, I have something to tell you, and I promise I'll be right back soon."

Lin Ran repeated it again obediently, her tone even carrying a hint of pleading.

But Xiao Jingchen was clearly getting impatient.

"Don't you understand what I mean? No matter what you say, I don't want to listen."

Such blunt words would have caused anyone with a shred of shame to leave immediately, but Lin Ran did not.

She stood stubbornly in place, repeating what she had just said, her dark, bright eyes fixed on Xiao Jingchen, as if she wouldn't give up until she achieved her goal.

Just then, the door opened again, and the person who entered carried a strong scent of perfume.

Although it doesn't smell bad, the smell is so strong that it makes people feel very uncomfortable.

Lin Ran subtly took a few steps back, increasing the distance between herself and Ye Chuchu.

“Brother Jingchen, I… Oh, Sister, you’re here too.”

Ye Chuchu glanced at Lin Ran's stomach with a subtle look in her eyes.

She had previously suspected that Lin Ran might be pregnant, but after she got the dregs of the medicine yesterday and had someone take a look, it turned out to be a prescription for nourishing the stomach.

That's right, how could that little bitch Lin Ran be worthy of getting pregnant with Brother Jingchen's child!