After five years of a cold marriage, I can no longer hide the child I secretly gave birth to.

"All indicators are normal, and it is developing very well. Its bones and fur are in good condition. Spending more time with it in the sun and giving it some exercise will be even better for its health."

"Thank you, Dr. Xu. I'm relieved. Please continue with your work."

Xu Daikui looked up and smiled as she saw off a patient's family member.

Suddenly, a dark shadow fell over my eyes, and the man's handsome features came into view.

His dark hair, bathed in the golden light streaming through the window, softened his sharp features and hard jawline.

His deep-set eyes, dappled with light and shadow, gazed at her, making her eyelashes burn.

A sudden fire ignited in her heart.

I want to yell at him.

But it seems there's no reason to vent.

Knowing he was there to interrogate her, she composed herself and braced herself for his barrage of questions.

But the man stared at her and simply said, "How much longer until it's our turn?"

Xu Daikui paused for a moment before looking down at the information on the sign-in desk.

When he looked up again, his expression was indifferent, and he spoke in a businesslike tone.

"There are twelve people ahead of you."

After a long silence, the man seemed to be looking at her still flushed forehead.

She frowned slightly, and his gaze seemed to sweep over her briefly before returning to its usual coldness, settling on her brows and eyes.

"What about the VIP lane?"

Most pet hospitals have VIP access, and this service-oriented hospital is no exception.

Moreover, this hospital was invested in by Zhou Yanci, so he naturally knew it very well.

Moreover, if Dean Zhao knew they were coming, he would be so excited that he would want to personally give Ni Bao a physical examination, let alone just let her cut in line.

But she has no intention of trying to please them now.

She pursed her lips indifferently. "I'm just helping out with the consultations. You can use the VIP entrance at the window on the right."

Zhou Yanci nodded, said nothing more, and turned to walk towards the window.

Xu Daikui ignored him, pretending to disregard the incident, and continued to examine other patients.

But he still kept an eye on Zhou Yanci and Zhou Yingying out of the corner of his eye.

She wanted to find an opportunity to give him the divorce papers.

...

Zhou Yingying sat with Ni Bao in her arms for a while, and then her brother came over.

"Go to the third floor, I've already made an appointment with the doctor."

Zhou Yingying immediately stood up, her face beaming with joy. "Is it my sister-in-law? Ni Bao likes her, I just want her to get checked out."

Zhou Yanci said calmly, "There are twelve people ahead of her. If you're willing to wait, that's fine with me."

Zhou Yingying found out.

Even if his second brother personally intervenes, it won't work now. It seems that Xu Daikui has truly been heartbroken.

Will she never come back?

Why did she suddenly feel so sad...?

"Second brother, did you try to coax her? Is there no hope left between you two? Is it really over like this?"

She asked with a hint of sadness in her voice.

Zhou Yanci's face immediately darkened. "Just keep an eye on your dog, don't worry about things that aren't your business."

"Okay, I'm going up now."

Zhou Yingying pouted sadly, then picked up the dog and went to take the elevator.

...

Xu Daikui noticed from afar that Zhou Yingying was carrying the dog to the VIP room, while Zhou Yanci was still standing in the same spot waiting for her.

She then got up and walked towards him.

The man leaned against the wall, seemingly looking at the scenery outside the window. Noticing her approach, he looked up at her.

His deep gaze fell upon her, like a cold scanner, thoroughly examining Xu Daikui from the outside in.

She felt a tightness in her heart.

She reached out to touch her still slightly swollen forehead, her fingers slowly clenching into a fist as she looked at the man and spoke clearly, word by word.

"The divorce papers will be delivered to you tomorrow. Zhou Yanci, let's get a divorce."

This time, she spoke with exceptional seriousness.

There was not a trace of lingering attachment.

The joy of getting married is now replaced by the heartache of saying those two words.

Her gaze lingered for a moment on that face that had once haunted her dreams and made her beam with joy, before she slowly looked away.

Take her heart back, along with everything else.

The words, as cold as ice, struck Zhou Yanci's heart. He remained silent for a long time before calmly accepting them.

"reason?"

He casually slipped his hand into his pocket, where his fingers were already clenched tightly.

Do I need a reason?

Xu Daikui thought for a moment, then gently curled her lips, "You already have Xu Jiaojiao, aren't you planning to give her a proper status?"

Judging from the amount of money he spends on her and the way he protects her, he seems to love her very much.

But if you truly love each other, you should settle down sooner rather than dragging it out and not getting a divorce.

Xu Jiaojiao married Zhou Yanci as she wished, and couldn't wait to enter the "grave" of marriage. However, their married life may not be as happy as they expected.

"Is this why you refused to see a doctor?"

Zhou Yanci's handsome face darkened, his tone laced with anger.

"Xu Daikui, Xu Jiaojiao and I haven't had any of those things you're imagining!"

These words made Xu Daikui want to laugh.

They had been abroad for five years, and Xu Jiaojiao had openly posted ambiguous messages on her WeChat Moments that day. The two were inseparable and frequented various occasions, and she constantly gave him gifts and jewelry.

This is already an open secret in Beijing.

Can he ever clear his name?

However, on second thought, they are not divorced yet, and Zhou Yanci would naturally not admit their abnormal relationship in order to protect Xu Jiaojiao's reputation.

Although they are chaotic in private, they still have to put on a show in public.

He loves Xu Jiaojiao, how could he bear to let her bear the stigma of being a mistress?

She, unnoticed by anyone, had to silently bear the series of negative consequences brought about by their immoral and adulterous affair.

Her heart is made of flesh too.

She took a deep breath and said, "I'm not interested in your business. What I just said wasn't a discussion. Remember to sign the divorce papers tomorrow."

After Xu Daikui finished expressing her desires, she didn't look at the man's extremely gloomy face anymore, and turned back to her workstation.

"Did you reach an agreement?"

Seeing their tense atmosphere from afar, Wang Guang guessed that the two had discussed divorce.

Xu Daikui's face was abnormally pale, and her breathing was slightly labored.

"Yes, it'll be soon."

"That's good. After all, you've slept in the same bed. It's bound to be uncomfortable at first, but try to think positively."

Wang Guang then offered her a glass of water as a gesture of reassurance.

...

Zhou Yanci looked at them, his sneer evident in his expression, his knuckles turning white.

...

After Zhou Yingying finished her checkup while holding the dog, she saw her second brother leave in a bad mood.

His handsome face was dark and gloomy, more terrifying than thunder and lightning. I wonder who has offended him again?

She was slightly surprised before running up to Xu Daikui. Looking at her now, her expression had brightened.

She smiled and said, "Sister-in-law, the doctor said my Nibao is very healthy, and I've taken good care of her."

Xu Daikui looked up at her, her eyes calm, and said, "That's good."

Zhou Yingying thought of the little girl her second brother brought back last time; it seemed she and Xu Jiaojiao had been born abroad.

She then suddenly explained to Xu Daikui, "Sister-in-law, if my second brother and I really want to get a divorce, then I support you. After all, forced marriages are never happy. But I hope that your situation won't create a rift between us. How about you become my Nibao's godmother? That way, you won't have any reason to refuse me when I come to you in the future."

Xu Daikui ignored what she said next and simply said, "There's no such thing as forcing someone to do something you don't want to do."

She looked at her and emphasized again, "Zhou Yingying, I didn't put the drug in Zhou Yanci's drink!"