You Sure Are

Seeing the triumphant smile on Xu Mey's face, Jie knew what was going on in her mind. While Xu Mey's mind was actually not in alignment with Jie. She was lost in the words Ru told her; she indeed expected a better reason from her mother. Her heart wanted to hear something acceptable... Something a little more believable but all she got was a petty excuse.

"Should I give you a moment with them?" Hearing Jie's voice, Xu Mey shook her head in negation.

"Why do you want to leave? You are not a stranger but my husband. And I want you to stay right here." She gave him a reassuring smile. With much reluctance, she hopped down from Jie's lap and stood back up.

As she pushed the door open, both Xu Cheng and Xin Qian turned to look at her.

"Meymey, what are you doing here?" Xu Cheng paced up to her side with a concerned look. "How was the checkup? Is everything alright?"