The memories of childhood that entered her mind confused her especially with the part of having two different fathers.
She couldn't remember their faces but only their figures. One was brunette like her brother and one was blond-haired. She was able to recall the name of one of those men tho. Xia Sinian. He was supposed to be her father but based on her memories, he was also not. Instead, her real father was the blond-haired man.
Si Hongqi… Han Xukun… and what was her brother's name? Qinqing…?
Bai Jingye noticed that the woman on the bed looked like she was in deep thought. Could it be that… she remembered something? He wouldn't know if remained quiet so he decided to ask, "Does it ring a bell?"
She slowly turned her gaze to him. She was staring at him in disbelief when she realized that… she was indeed a member of the Lu family. He was correct. Her name was Lu Mengjie.
The look in her eyes gave the answers away. Bai Jingye straightened his back and clenched his fists. "No wonder Bai Keran wanted to hide you. You're Lu Xian Yu's daughter. Just as I thought, he wanted to use you against your own father. He wanted to brainwash you."
"Shouldn't we give my family a call to warn them about this?" Concern and yet a mixture of puzzlement was heard in her voice.
"No," he quickly retorted. "Bai Keran will know. It will only put you and everyone close to you in danger. Besides, you're pregnant. You still don't have all of your memories. We need to stay low right now."
They need to deceive everyone.
Now that she thought about it, he was correct. Just because she gained a few memories from her childhood shouldn't mean that she should reach out to them. She still has to remember so many things.
What if her relationship with her family was not good? She still has to find out who the father of her child was. Was she married? Or not? If she was not, then wouldn't she be just making more trouble?
Her family might end up disowning her. She would only make things harder for herself if she made a move now. She needed to have the rest of her memories back, memories of what happened before the accident, not memories of her childhood.
"Alright…" She sighed in defeat. She didn't have a choice but to do what he said. Right now, the only people she could trust were Bai Jingye and Tian Ruyi.
"You should get some rest after you eat. Your body needs it. Your child needs it."
…
Ever since the day that Lu Mengjie was discharged from the hospital, just as planned, she moved into Bai Jingye's room.
As usual, he was always busy with work but this time, he would always come home at the end of the day just to take care of her. He would join her for breakfast and dinner. On the other hand, Tian Ruyi stopped visiting as well.
Despite staying in the same room, at night, they never shared the bed. Bai Jingye was surprisingly such a gentleman. He would always sleep on the couch just to make it comfortable for her. It was as if he turned into an entirely different person. The way he treated her was the same as how he treated Tian Ruyi, like a friend.
One night, after dinner, Bai Jingye called his grandfather. Lu Mengjie was on the bed, holding a book that she would usually read to pass time. She looked at him when he made the call and quietly listened to their conversation since the call was on speaker.
"Yes, I think it will help her move on faster if I bring her around the country," said Bai Jingye. He was sitting on the sofa with his legs crossed. "She lost her child. She needs a distraction."
That was the plan. Her baby bump was growing and if she stayed any longer in the place, it would only be a matter of time before her 'fake miscarriage' would be found by Bai Keran's men.
"Show her around huh? Where are you going to take her?" The old man's curious voice was heard on the other line since the call was on speaker.
"Tokyo then maybe bring her to Switzerland after…" Bai Jingye replied.
"Switzerland?" Surprise was evident from the elder's voice.
"Yes. I found out that she loves sweets, especially chocolates. I overheard her talking with a maid earlier that she has always wanted to go to Switzerland. It's well-known for its chocolates. It will be easier for her to move on if she's distracted with other things."
Bai Keran became quiet on the other side as if he was thinking about it. Seconds ticked until his answer was finally heard. "Alright. You can go directly to Switzerland instead of taking her to Tokyo. It's better if you can keep her in one place as much as possible."
Lu Mengjie rolled her eyes upon hearing what he said. She knew that he was trying his best to hide her; that was why she wasn't allowed to go outside… Well, it's not like she tried in the first place, after all, she has a part to play: a depressed woman who 'lost' her child.
After the call ended, Bai Jingye placed his phone on the side before looking at her. "Are you sure that Switzerland is the place?"
"Yes. It's the first place that entered my mind." Who knew the place might actually be a part of her past?
She didn't know why it was the first country that entered her mind when she was trying to think of a place to give birth to her child safely. For some reason, she felt something pulling her there. Whatever it was, she was going to find out about it soon.
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By the end of the week, Bai Jingye left with Lu Mengjie for Switzerland bringing no one with them. No one but them. It was so they could escape from the eyes that monitored their every move.
At first, when Bai Keran learned of this from Steward Fang that they didn't want to bring anyone with them, he tried to change the couple's minds but failed to do so since they were using the 'honeymoon' as their reason. The elder wasn't able to do anything... or so they thought.
Bai Jingye knew that his grandfather wouldn't just sit still without doing something so he was already expecting that sick old man was going to send someone to keep an eye on them. The 'married' couple already anticipated such actions on Bai Keran's part, that was why upon arriving at the foreign country, they were careful with how they acted.
The hotel room they stayed at had two beds. Whenever they were outside, they acted like normal married couples but whenever they went back to the hotel, Lu Mengjie and Bai Jingye kept their distance from each other.
Despite that, they began getting along with each other as friends. Not more than that. They respected each other's privacy, they never thought of overstepping their boundaries. Lu Mengjie was focused on getting her memories back while Bai Jingye was busy with his work via an online process.
"You're going back?" She blinked a few times in confusion.
They were currently having a night stroll together and she was clinging on his arm.
It was a beautiful evening. The sky was clear from clouds, exhibiting the starry night. There were couples like them walking in the park. It was filled with a warm romantic atmosphere all around, perfect to deceive the man that was secretly following not far from them.
"Yes. There's an urgent business that needs my attention," he replied as he looked at her. He smiled a bit and continued, "Don't worry, I'll be leaving after we've settled our business. Xiao Ruyi will accompany you here after I leave."
She sighed inwardly and looked ahead. Street lights lighted their way, its brightness reaching the miniature garden. There were benches in every corner for people to sit. Just when everything was beginning to become peaceful for them.
Bai Jingye was not as bad as she first thought he was. He may be facing his laptop for hours but he had never forgotten to take care of her. He was considerate, yes. He never failed to surprise her with his politeness as well.
If only he treated her this way back then, they could have worked on their relationship… but she has already given up on that idea. She was pregnant and was not sure if there was a husband looking or maybe, waiting for her.
"Tomorrow will be the day," he said, reminding her of their plans.
Oh… tomorrow. Days flew fast. She almost forgot that they were always being followed whenever they left the hotel they were staying at.
Whoever was spying on them, that person was doing a good job in keeping his presence. She had always tried her best not to search for the same man who was stalking them nonstop during the past few days.
The side of her lips curled up into a grin as she happily exclaimed, "We're finally going to the chocolate factory?"
The man stared at her for a while with a helpless look in his eyes. He knew that she was looking forward to visiting the factory. "Yes."
Her face brightened up. She was so delighted that she couldn't help but smile from ear to ear.
"By the way, I was able to get more information about the Lu family. It may just be the general profile but this might end up triggering more of your memories."
Her family... If she has to be honest about it, she was not that curious about them anymore. It was not the time and place to talk about her family. Besides, she has other important matters to focus on.
She wanted to deal with her problems one by one, starting from trying to have a safe pregnancy then to giving birth safely, then to protecting her child, then to... she paused on thinking. She didn't want to get stressed out by suddenly thinking of all her troubles. One at a time. She has to deal with it one at a time.
"We should talk about this some other time," she said, shooting him a small, bitter smile. "For now, I think we should go back. We have a long day ahead of us."
He looked at her yet once again without saying another word whenever she made the same expression every time he came up with the topic of her family. She may not notice it herself but... he did. She was unconsciously avoiding something.
…
The next day, when they headed to Lindt's home of chocolate located in Zurich, they finally lost their stalker. Of course, the plan wouldn't work if it was not for Tian Ruyi and her men. They were keeping an eye on the spy from the shadows. They arrived two days earlier in the country ever since Bai Jingye told them the plan.
At first, when they entered the building, Lu Mengjie was mesmerized by the fantasy-like chocolate world. She walked around wide-eyed and distracted by the sweets around her. Sadly, she was brought back to reality when her husband reminded her of their plan.
"There's plenty of chocolates around. It'll be a waste if I leave without even buying some." She huffed, pouting at him.
"Then buy what you want, we need to leave soon."
"Yes sir." Lu Mengjie went and entered a shop. She looked around the place that was filled with souvenirs and desserts, different kinds.
From white chocolates to dark chocolates, from shapes to colors, everything was eye-catching, so pleasing to look at. She felt like she had turned back into a little girl, a child who would become so excited just by being surrounded by sweets.
Since Bai Jingye was going to pay for what she was going to buy, she didn't hold back.
"Huh? Sister Bai Xue?" A teenage-looking boy wearing one of the staff uniforms approached her, gaping at her in surprise.
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