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114: Just Hold Back for Now
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Bump and Run: The Ex's Pursuit 1: Be pregnant
In the southern city, a hospital room held an atmosphere of tentative joy."Congratulations, you're pregnant and the baby is very healthy," announced the doctor.Lillian Shen clutched the pregnancy report with a startled expression, her mind racing. Pregnant? The mix of shock and delight was almost too much to believe."You'll need to come in for regular check-ups. Where's the father? Call him in, I have some advice for him."Lillian snapped back to reality with a sheepish smile, "My husband couldn't make it today.""Men, always busy. He should make time for his wife and child."Stepping out of the hospital, a gentle drizzle began to fall. Lillian caressed her belly where a new life was taking root—hers and Oliver Qin's.Her phone vibrated, a message from her husband: "It's raining. Bring an umbrella to this address."The address was for the XX Clubhouse. What was this place? Wasn't he supposed to be in a meeting?Without much hesitation, Lillian had the Qin family driver take her the
Bump and Run: The Ex's Pursuit 2: Let's Divorce
Oliver Qin left her in the bathroom and exited the room.Lillian remained silent, head down, waiting until his departure before she slowly lifted her gaze and wiped away her tears. Moments passed. With the door locked behind her, she pulled the pregnancy report from her pocket. The rain had blurred the ink, the words now indistinct. She had intended to surprise him with the news, but now it seemed utterly pointless. Having shared Oliver's life for two years, she knew him well—his phone was an extension of himself. He wouldn't have carelessly sent that message, asking her to come and then to leave. Someone must have used his phone to play a cruel joke, making her stand outside like a fool for all to laugh at.After staring at the report for what felt like an eternity, Lillian scoffed and slowly tore it to pieces.Half an hour later, she emerged from the bathroom, composed. Oliver sat on the sofa, legs propped up, laptop open—still working. He gestured toward a bowl of ginger soup b
Bump and Run: The Ex's Pursuit 3: Just the Wrong Medicine
The next dayLillian awoke feeling under the weather. She reached for the cold medicine in her drawer and poured herself a glass of warm water. Just as the pill hit her tongue, something clicked, and her face paled. She rushed to the bathroom to spit it out, bending over the sink to rinse away the bitter taste."What's the matter? You seem flustered. Feeling unwell?" The crisp voice of Oliver startled her as he appeared at the doorway.Their eyes met for a split second before Lillian quickly looked away. "Nothing, just took the wrong medicine," she said, dabbing the water from her lips and exiting the bathroom.Oliver watched her leave, his brows furrowed in thought. Something about her had been off since last night.After breakfast, the couple prepared to leave the house together."Want to ride with me?" Oliver asked, noting Lillian's pallor.She was about to agree when his phone rang. It was Serena. As he moved aside to take the call, Lillian instinctively walked away. Though marrie
Bump and Run: The Ex's Pursuit 4: You Must Have an Abortion
Lillian sighed, exasperated, "It was just a little rain; I'm fine."After speaking, she stepped forward and placed the previous day's work summary on the desk."Here's the summary of the work from yesterday. I've sorted everything out. I won't keep you from catching up with each other," Lillian said, glancing towards Serena who immediately returned a warm smile.Once Lillian left, Oliver's brows knitted together in concern."Oliver?" Serena called out to him, snapping him out of his reverie.Seeing Oliver's expression, Serena, with soft concern, advised, "I see Lillian isn't feeling well. She might be your secretary now, but she was once the dignified Miss of the Shen family. Please don't be too harsh on her."Harsh? Oliver scoffed to himself. Who would dare to be harsh to that family deity? But he kept his thoughts to himself and simply grunted in acknowledgment.Lillian returned to her office, feeling heavy and listless. She barely sat down before giving in to the urge to rest her h
Bump and Run: The Ex's Pursuit 5: Clinging to What's Left of My Dignity
She couldn't go to the hospital.If she did, her secret would be exposed. It was almost laughable—she didn't want anyone to know about the baby because she wanted to hold on to the last shreds of her dignity. Despite knowing that her so-called dignity had been non-existent since the day she agreed to a sham marriage with Oliver.Now, in front of him, in front of the woman he cherished, what dignity did she have left?But still...Lillian lowered her gaze, unable to lay bare all the humiliating truths.Upon hearing her refusal, Oliver's brow furrowed deeply, and he abruptly pulled the car over to the side of the road. Lillian thought he intended for her to get out and reached for the door handle.Click—The car doors locked at once.Oliver's eyes met hers in the rearview mirror, unreadable. "Why won't you go to the hospital?"Ever since she came back from the rain last night, she'd been acting strangely.Lillian maintained her composure, "If I'm not feeling well, I can see a doctor on
Bump and Run: The Ex's Pursuit 6: Cooling You Down
Pretentious?Lillian paused, a scoff rising silently in her heart. "Surely, I can't compare to your understanding Serena."The words slipped out before she could stop them.Oliver froze.Lillian froze too.What was she saying?While Lillian was regretting her misplaced words, Oliver had already tilted her chin up, forcing her gaze into his deep, ink-like eyes.His eyes narrowed like a hawk zeroing in on its prey. "Are you jealous of her?"Lillian's brow twitched with a mix of alarm and annoyance as she tried to push his hand away."What nonsense are you talking about?"But her attempt was feeble, her strength failing her.Oliver quirked an eyebrow at her weak resistance, a smirk playing on his lips as he caught her wrist. "This weak?""Weak your head," Lillian retorted, yanking her hand back so fiercely she toppled backwards into the couch, unable to get up again.No strength left.Oliver stood over her, his eyes a complex mosaic of emotions, before he dropped a stoic "Wait here," and
Bump and Run: The Ex's Pursuit 7: Pouring Out Medicine
Her words were blunt—not at all like Serena's tactful manner.Serena appeared slightly embarrassed. "I didn't mean that."Lillian wasn't interested in interpreting her meaning.Before she left, Derek had prescribed some medicine, instructing Serena, "Even though your friend is reluctant, if she can drink the medicine, she should. It's a herbal concoction; it won't harm her body. A few doses should do.""Okay," Serena took the herbal medicine.The trio left the clinic and returned to the Qin residence.Qin ResidenceThe car door opened, and Lillian, fighting discomfort, stepped out, eager to go upstairs and sleep.But as she alighted from the car, she stumbled, nearly falling forward, caught just in time by Oliver who had stepped out behind her.His brows furrowed as he looked at her, "Still refusing medicine and injections when you're like this... you really are something."Serena, following them out of the car, hastened to Lillian's side and took her from Oliver."Oliver, let me help
Bump and Run: The Ex's Pursuit 8: The Test Results
In that instant, Lillian's heart skipped a beat, and a flicker of panic crossed her eyes, the sensation of being caught red-handed washing over her. Yet, she quickly regained her composure, pressing her pale lips together and stating plainly without any attempt to conceal, "You saw everything, didn't you?"Her candid demeanor slightly softened the inquisitive look in Oliver's eyes. He approached, his gaze fixating on the now-empty medicine bowl in her hands."The medicine I had the kitchen painstakingly prepare—you discarded it all without a single sip?"Lillian spared him a glance. "I've made it clear I wouldn't drink it."With that, she walked out with the empty bowl.Oliver followed, his voice crisp. "Last night, did you intentionally get caught in the rain?"Hearing this, Lillian hesitated, then shook her head in denial. "Why would I do such a thing?"Yet Oliver remained skeptical, eyeing her closely. "Is that so? Then why refuse to go to the hospital and also refuse the medicine?
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