The Cunning CEO's Contract Wife

Chapter 225 I only brought you back because of Grandpa

Xiao Jingchen lowered his head and met Ye Chuchu's aggrieved gaze, a hint of hesitation appearing on his face.

“Brother Jingchen, please don’t be angry with my sister. I know you two had a little misunderstanding before, but my sister came all the way here because she knows she was wrong.”

"Otherwise, why would she go to such lengths to get in?"

Ye Chuchu whispered these words into Xiao Jingchen's ear. Although the people around were very curious, they didn't dare to actually lean in to listen and could only stand there and wait.

The next second, Xiao Jingchen's expression, which had eased somewhat, immediately darkened again.

It was even more creepy than before.

He looked at Lin Ran, a faint hint of coldness flashing in his eyes.

"Since it's Chu Chu who's toasting you, it's just a glass of wine, drink it."

This woman is good at pretending, Xiao Jingchen thought to himself with a cold laugh.

Wasn't he completely fooled by this woman before? Now she's just putting on an act.

Xiao Jingchen narrowed his eyes, his gaze towards Lin Ran now carrying a hint of urging.

"Since this is what Mr. Xiao wants, then I will drink it."

Lin Ran lowered her eyes and chuckled softly. She took the wine from Ye Chuchu's hand and drank it all in one gulp. Then she straightened her back and left the party.

She dared not turn around, nor could she turn around. Her almond-shaped eyes were already filled with tears, and if she blinked even slightly, the tears would fall in a continuous stream.

Looking at that overly thin figure, Xiao Jingchen felt a sudden pang of pain in his heart. Only after Lin Ran completely disappeared from sight did he slowly withdraw his gaze. But the next second, he also quickly left.

"Brother Jingchen!"

Ye Chuchu wanted to salvage the situation, but Xiao Jingchen left so suddenly that she didn't even finish a sentence before he disappeared from her sight.

A few snickers escaped from the surrounding crowd, but Ye Chuchu heard them clearly.

She gritted her teeth, forced a smile, said a few words, and then left.

By the roadside, Lin Ran hadn't eaten anything when she left home, but she had drunk a glass of strong liquor, and her stomach felt like it was on fire.

Especially when the cold wind blew, she couldn't help but squat down and start vomiting.

His heart-wrenching appearance made it seem as if he was about to vomit himself to death.

Xiao Jingchen's pupils contracted slightly, and unable to contain his worry any longer, he ran over in a few steps.

"How are you feeling?"

Lin Ran was vomiting so badly that she couldn't hear his question clearly. She could only shake her head haphazardly, and when she looked up, her eyes were blurry with tears.

Xiao Jingchen's heart skipped a beat. He awkwardly looked away and handed over the tissues he had prepared.

"Thank you."

Lin Ran felt a little dizzy and subconsciously said thank you.

Why are you being so polite with me?

Xiao Jingchen looked at Lin Ran's swaying figure with a complicated expression, and helplessly picked her up and put her into the car.

Lin Ran had no strength to resist. After getting on the car, she even comfortably adjusted her position to make herself more comfortable.

In contrast to her casualness, Xiao Jingchen kept having random thoughts the whole way back, and even after returning to the villa, he still looked conflicted.

"Lin Ran, we've arrived."

Xiao Jingchen called out and got out of the car. He stood there for a long time but didn't hear Lin Ran's movement, so he frowned and opened the car door for her.

Seeing Lin Ran's tightly closed eyes, a hint of surprise flashed across Xiao Jingchen's face.

Is she really that tired? She even managed to fall asleep in the car.

Xiao Jingchen himself didn't realize that looking at Lin Ran's sleeping face, his cold and hard expression melted a little.

He slowly bent down and childishly poked Lin Ran's cheek.

Her skin was delicate and fair, and paired with her red lips, it was enough to make one's heart flutter.

As if bewitched, Xiao Jingchen moved closer and closer, about to kiss that soft spot, when Lin Ran suddenly opened her eyes.

Those dark eyes held a hint of moisture and a trace of bewilderment.

Xiao Jingchen's heart tightened, and he took a few steps back without changing his expression.

"arrive."

Lin Ran seemed not to have reacted yet. She blinked and stared blankly for a while before responding and getting out of the car.

The two hadn't been this close in a long time.

Xiao Jingchen felt a pang of regret when he recalled his reaction.

"Lin Ran".

After a moment, Xiao Jingchen called out, his brows furrowed, as if he was hesitating.

"I only brought you back because of Grandpa, so don't overthink it."

It was clearly an explanation, but the way it was phrased made it sound like an attempt to cover something up.

Lin Ran simply nodded, her expression perfectly natural.

"I understand. Is there anything else, Mr. Xiao?"

Xiao Jingchen was brought back to his senses by her cold voice. He looked around and realized that he had followed Lin Ran back to her guest room. His face darkened and he squeezed out two words through gritted teeth.

"fine."

"Then... Mr. Xiao, could you please close the door for me?"

Lin Ran didn't seem to be angry at all about what had just happened, and spoke calmly.

Xiao Jingchen narrowed his eyes, inexplicably becoming angry.

He turned around and slammed the door shut.

As Lin Ran listened to the footsteps gradually fading away, her feigned indifference crumbled, and tears streamed down her face.

She covered her pale face with her hands, lowered her head, and her body trembled slightly. Only a muffled sob could be faintly heard.

Lin Ran didn't even dare to cry too loudly, for fear that Xiao Jingchen would hear her and say something even more hurtful.

Lin Ran was so dizzy from crying that her head was spinning, but the pain in her abdomen still made her feel a little panicked.

She kept reaching out to soothe the slightly raised area, her voice hoarse but incredibly gentle.

"Okay, baby, don't worry, I won't give up like this."

"Mom will protect you and our home."

Lin Ran murmured, her tone now tinged with determination.

She checked the time and realized it was already evening. After hesitating for a moment, she pushed open the door and went out.

Fortunately, Xiao Jingchen wasn't downstairs. Lin Ran breathed a sigh of relief and carefully went into the kitchen. She cooked herself a simple bowl of noodles and even added two eggs for extra nutrition.

Lin Ran was enjoying her meal and didn't notice the gaze of someone upstairs at all.

Lin Ran didn't stop eating until she had eaten half of the bowl of noodles, looking at the remaining food with some regret.

She didn't want to waste the food, but she really couldn't eat anymore.

Lin Ran couldn't help but yawn, her eyelids feeling heavy.

Since becoming pregnant, she seems to have become increasingly lazy, and often feels extremely tired.

For example, right now, I've just eaten and haven't done anything, but I feel incredibly tired.

Lin Ran hesitated for two seconds, then threw the bowl on the table and went upstairs almost impatiently.

Lin Ran was in such a hurry that she didn't even notice that the light in the study was on on the other side of the corridor.