Did they really think that she became foolish just because she lost her memories? She scoffed at the thought.
"I may have amnesia but that doesn't mean my IQ went down…" she mumbled to herself, a pout forming on her lips.
"We will be leaving for Japan tomorrow," he said, changing the topic.
Tomorrow... She was going to another country to live with him there? Why did she feel like they were trying to hide her by rushing things? Why did it feel like they were running away from something… or maybe someone?
"Grandfather's men might be wandering outside so I cannot leave the room. I'll sleep on the sofa."
"Oka-" she paused and instantly covered her mouth as she suddenly felt her stomach lurched. She rushed back to the bathroom to throw up the food she ate earlier.
On the other hand, Bai Jingye was surprised upon seeing her that way so he ended up following her from behind.
"What's wrong?" He frowned as he looked at her.
"I... don't feel well... I think I ate too much ear-" She threw up inside the bowl again. She was paler than a sheet of paper and lathered in sweat. She never felt so nauseous ever since she woke up. She heaved and heaved until there was nothing but an empty pit in her gut.
Bai Jingye sighed at the sight and didn't have a choice to get a cup of water and offered it to her which she gladly took, but that even forced its way up.
The toilet bowl was filled with the food she ate earlier but this time, it smelled sour. The man's frown went deep so he reached out and pressed a button on the side of the wall to flush everything away.
"Have you been feeling nauseous lately?"
She raised her head to him in surprise. "H... how did you know?"
The man didn't answer and instead, he left the bathroom to go back to the sofa. He took the phone that was on the coffee table and tapped on the screen.
No matter how it looked, Bai Jingye couldn't help but doubt that everything was alright. She was a woman with an unknown background. With her memories gone, who knew what she had gotten into during the days before she lost them. For all he cared, she could already be a married woman. Married to that Devil. This was why he was so against marrying her.
Bai Jingye knew that he was only being used to hide her but… things were different now that she woke up. Three months... He just has to tolerate this woman for three months. For now, he needed to find out if she really was pregnant. If she was… he should tell that man. There was a huge possibility that person already knew about her pregnancy as well. If so, why put her in danger's way? Why give her to Bai Keran?
Ignoring those thoughts for now, he messaged his assistant and ordered him to buy a few things.
…
Mengmeng went out of the restroom and this time, she wore the bathrobe to cover her body.
She was wobbling a bit as she walked towards the bed. Her body felt so weak. Though she has somehow got used to the feeling, since she had always been feeling unwell ever since she was discharged from the hospital. She just thought that it might just be because of what happened to her.
During her stay in Bai Keran's place, she kept quiet about her condition. It had only been two weeks since she left the hospital so she thought that maybe she was still recovering from whatever internal injuries she suffered from the accident.
Shortly after, a knock was heard.
Bai Jingye walked and opened the door only to see his assistant, carrying two paper bags with clothes inside.
"Be early tomorrow."
"Yes sir."
He shut the door and turned to look at the woman who was gazing weakly at him. He sighed inwardly. So much trouble.
"Here change into this," he said as he went and handed her one of the paper bags to which she accepted.
Mengmeng was relieved to see the comfortable clothes inside but what caught her attention next was the two small rectangular packages on the side. She pulled it out just to check but her eyes widened in surprise after seeing what it was.
"Eh? W-what is this for?" Mengmeng asked, slowly raising her head to him.
"Can't you read?" He frowned at her. He was clearly annoyed by the innocent look on her face. It only made him feel soft and he hated it.
"W-what I mean is…" she stuttered and paused to look at the box again. "I can't be pregnant… right?" She added, less sure.
"We won't know until you use that kit."
Mengmeng stared at the two lines that appeared on the kits.
Pregnant… She was pregnant… How could that be? She was said to be Bai Jingye's fiancé, right? Could he be the father? But… their marriage was just an arrangement. Her husband has someone else he loves. Could she be… seeing another man before she got into an accident then?
She went out of the restroom with her face as white as a sheet. She staggered, her knees losing their strength. She was lucky enough to be caught by Bai Jingye who happened to be standing outside, waiting for her to come out.
"I-I'm pregnant…" she stuttered.
"I am not the father," he said coldly, dissipating one of her doubts. He didn't want her to think that something was going on between them before she lost her memories. He was only ordered to keep an eye on her, not to touch her.
"I know…" she mumbled. If he was the father, he would have at the very least changed the way he was treating her and reconsider the divorce.
To be honest, she didn't know what to feel. Should she be happy or should she be depressed? With her memories gone, finding out the father of the child was nearly impossible.
Reluctantly, Mengmeng decided to ask him the truth about their relationship this time. "Please be honest. Am I really your fiancé before the accident happened?"
Being his childhood friend and being his fiancé were different matters after all.
Bai Jingye didn't think twice in answering her as he straightforwardly replied, "No, you aren't. You're only a stranger who 'saved' my grandfather. That's all."
"But grandpa said-"
"You shouldn't believe everything he told you."
She was a total stranger, huh? Not his childhood friend or his fiancé. She didn't have a connection with him from the beginning.
The man supporting her was kind enough to lead her to the bed, allowing her to sit on the side of the bed.
He was not going to comfort her just because she was this troubled. He didn't care. He never cared or even questioned the man who sent her to his grandfather. He turned and went back to the sofa. "We need to get some rest. We need to be early tomorrow to pack our things at home," he said coldly.
How could she sleep after learning that she was pregnant? After learning that she has zero connections with his family? The old man lied about everything.
Strangely enough, she wasn't angry about it. She thought that he probably did that to repay her. He was only trying to help her, right?
All her identity cards, even her phone, and any information about her were burnt in the accident. With no money, no background, she would definitely become a beggar and starve.
"Please don't let anyone know about this…" Especially Bai Keran. She was afraid that he might feel betrayed if he found out.
Seconds ticked by but no answer came from the man who was now lying down on the sofa.
He wouldn't tell anyone about her situation, after all, they just got married. If others were to know, it would be an insult to him. At least that was what she thought.
She unconsciously placed her hand on her stomach. She needed to have her memories back but how? The doctor said that if she spent her time around the people she knew, if she had some items that belonged to her then perhaps, her memories would return. The only problem was… she was not familiar with the people around her.
They were all strangers. That must be the only reason why even after a week of stay in the old man Bai's place, she regained nothing.
It was a long night for Mengmeng. A lot of things were going on in her mind. She was anxious, confused, and stressed. She was only able to fall asleep when her eyes grew tired.
…
The next day, Bai Jingye dropped his wife at his place. She was quiet the whole time. She never said a word to him while they were on their way. He didn't try to start a conversation either.
The atmosphere around them was heavy. No matter how he looked at it, she was so bothered by her pregnancy. He couldn't do anything about her condition. There were more important things to do at that moment.
Shortly after he dropped her, he ordered his servant to pack his things for him before he headed off somewhere, leaving her alone.
As soon as he arrived at his grandfather's place, Bai Jingye directly went to Bai Keran's study, barging in the room.
"Did you know?" He scowled at the old man who was calmly taking a sip from his cup of tea.
"Why are you here? Shouldn't you be tending to your wife and preparing for your flight?" Bai Keran asked without even giving him a glance. From the looks of it, it seemed like he knew what he was talking about.
Bai Jingye gritted his teeth and balled his fists as he glared icily at his grandfather. "If you already know that she's pregnant, why did you force us to get married?"
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