The blind boss's nanny

When Lu Tingzhao finally stopped, he realized that he had barely touched the wine in front of him, and the night outside the window was already deep.

"Then why...did you fire her?"

Jason's question was like a pebble thrown into a calm lake.

Lu Tingzhao finally uttered two words after a long silence:

"She...is not good."

The answer floated lightly into the air, and even he himself felt it carried no weight.

Jason gently swirled his wine glass, his eyes keenly observing his friend:

"But Lucas, in your account just now, you didn't say a single... truly bad thing about her."

A smile returned to Lu Tingzhao's face.

The firewood in the fireplace crackled and popped, a spark leaping up briefly before dying down again.

"Whether it was good or bad, it's all in the past."

He casually concluded the conversation, his tone calm.

He was the one who drove her away.

She will never come back.

After Jason left, Lu Tingzhao sat alone by the dying fire for a long time.

The chill of late autumn slowly seeped in.

His thoughts drifted uncontrollably back to the last night before Lin Xiaoman left.

Although he couldn't see, Lu Tingzhao could clearly sense her emotions from the tone of her voice, the rhythm of her walk, and even the subtle vibrations in the air...

That deep sadness, and the barely suppressed anger.

Her emotions are always surprisingly intense.

Even the smallest joy, such as Yuanbao learning a new command or the hyacinths she planted blooming, can make her happy for half a day. Her cheerful footsteps will echo throughout the entire manor, as if she wants to announce it to the whole world.

She is like a sunflower, always facing the sun without reservation.

When she's unhappy...

Lu Tingzhao searched his memory carefully, only to find that she seemed to have never been truly unhappy.

Even when she was driven crazy by his demanding requirements, she would only mutter a few words under her breath, and the next second she could cheer herself up and become full of energy again.

But she was definitely not the type to silently endure.

That night, she actually dared to lay a hand on him! Although she only pinched him a few times in a fit of anger, the sudden outburst of force still left him in shock.

She hadn't considered the consequences of her actions. What if he really wanted to pursue this...?

However, Lu Tingzhao found himself not pursuing the matter.

At first, he thought it was just a superior's disdain, a coldness that wanted her to disappear from his sight as soon as possible.

But now, sitting alone in this familiar darkness, he realized that was not the case.

Just now, in front of Jason, he was able to easily recall countless details of his time with her.

But he subconsciously buried deep the argument that led to their breakup.

He wasn't a harsh person. He simply dismissed the nanny he was dissatisfied with these past few days, decisively and without any emotional fluctuation.

But why did he lose control to such an extent only towards Lin Xiaoman?

All composure and decorum crumbled, and every word uttered was chillingly sharp.

The fire finally went out completely, and the last trace of warmth was swallowed by the darkness.

Lu Tingzhao leaned back in his chair and slowly closed his eyes.

An answer he had deliberately ignored finally emerged in the boundless silence:

Perhaps it was because she was the only color he could perceive in the darkness that the disappointment he felt when he discovered that this "uniqueness" was built on deception was sharp enough to destroy all his reason.

The smell of disinfectant hadn't completely dissipated in the hospital's VIP ward, but the atmosphere was already different.

Thanks to the timely treatment by medical staff, Xu Ting is out of danger.

She leaned against the raised hospital bed, her face still a little pale, but her eyes had regained their usual clarity and calmness.

Her lower abdomen was slightly protruding, and one hand gently rested on it.

"I will give birth to the child myself and raise it myself."

Her voice was calm, and her gaze swept lightly over Jiang Yan, who stood at the foot of the bed with a complex expression.

"This is my own business, it's none of your concern."

As she spoke, she gave her mother and Lin Xiaoman a reproachful look.

His eyes seemed to say: Why did you have to cause trouble!

These words instantly shattered Jiang Yan's composure.

From initial shock and worry, I'm finally feeling a little relieved.

Before his heart could even begin to beat steadily, Xu Ting delivered the verdict directly.

He rushed to the bedside and, to Xu Ting's slightly astonished gaze, knelt straight down on the cold floor with a "thump"!

"Xu Ting, don't be willful!"

His voice was hoarse from sobs, and his hands trembled as he wanted to hold Xu Ting's hand but was afraid of being impolite.

"I will take responsibility for you and the child!"

Lin Xiaoman, standing to the side, held her breath, her inner monologue:

Wow! Here it comes! President Jiang has really gone all out this time!

Xu Ting was startled by the man's sudden action. She frowned slightly but remained silent, though her eyes clearly conveyed:

What kind of trick is that?

Jiang Yan looked up, tears and words flowing together:

"Xu Ting, do you know, ever since high school, you've been the only one in my eyes! When you gave your speech representing the graduates, wearing a white dress, I thought, how can this girl be so beautiful, so dazzling... But I never dared to get close to you, I felt I wasn't good enough for you..."

He took a deep breath, as if using all his strength:

"After we got together, every day felt like a dream!! But you said you didn't believe in love, and that we were just friends with benefits... I got angry and went on a two-month business trip overseas..."

He took a velvet box out of his pocket, opened it, and inside was a diamond ring with a simple yet dazzling design.

He held it up in front of Xu Ting, his voice not loud, but loud enough for everyone in the ward to hear clearly:

"Xu Ting, I'm not proposing because of the child. I'm proposing because I love you, I've loved you since I was seventeen, and that love has never changed! Please, give me a chance to make up for my foolishness and cowardice with the rest of my life. Marry me, so I can rightfully take care of you and the baby, okay?"

The ward was so quiet that only the ticking of the medical equipment could be heard.

All eyes were on Xu Ting, filled with envy and anticipation.

Xu Ting looked at him quietly, at his red-rimmed eyes, at his trembling hand holding the ring, and at the undisguised humility and love on his face.

The frost in her eyes finally melted away little by little.

"Get up first."

Her voice was still calm, but the sense of detachment had disappeared.

"Are you...forcing me to give in?"

Jiang Yan immediately stood up.

No, I will always respect you.

Lin Xiaoman watched from the side, feeling as gratified as if she had drunk a large cup of full-sweet milk tea.

That's wonderful! Sister Tingting deserves such favoritism and a confession! Now let's see who dares to say that the storyline of her running away with a baby is tragic!