The Overnight Chosen Wife: Darling, Kiss Me Deeper

The following day. 

Xiehan made breakfast then went to the study where Lanni was typing rapidly on her laptop. "Breakfast is ready. Do you want to eat it in the dining room or should I bring it here?" 

She paused and stretched her limbs with a smile. "Thanks honey, I'll join you in a second." She then saved her work and stood up, almost falling because she had stood too fast. 

"Careful!" He was beside her in the next second, supporting her. "What did you wake up so early to do anyway? You have not taken a breather since you sat behind that desk." 

"Writing a news article." She answered as she wrapped her small hand around his waist. 

"Since when were you a reporter?" He studied her curiously. 

"Why don't I explain it after breakfast? I'm hungry," She said, and he nodded. 

When they were done eating, she went ahead to tell him all about it. She was writing news articles for intern and trainee reporters who were unable to do it themselves or were not too confident in their own skill. 

"Why would you do that?" He was curious. Was this a new hobby? 

"To fish for a quick buck." she shrugged. 

Xiehan scanned her in disbelief. "Do you need money? Why didn't you ask me for some?" 

She let out a sigh. She had expected such a reaction from him. Besides, she couldn't exhaust her mother's wealth even if she tried to, so it was surprising that she was looking for money. But then, "That's not my money. I want to work for my own." 

Since getting a job, she had realized just how different it felt when she was spending the money she earned on her own. Unfortunately, her job was temporary and she had resigned right after her mission was complete. 

Xiehan understood her point. It had also felt different for him when he got his first job and stopped relying on his aunt's money for everything. 

"Since you like writing news articles, why don��t you find a job as a columnist or a reporter? I can help you look for one." He suggested. 

She hugged him and pecked his cheek. "Why are you so nice? But honey, I want to do it on my own." 

He chuckled at her stubbornness. "That's allowed too. But if you ecounter any difficulties…" 

He was yet to complete his statement when she clung to him. "You don't even need to tell me. I will run back to you if I encounter anything I cannot handle on my own." 

He nodded in approval after getting a satisfactory answer. 

"Right, mum gave me a call earlier. She wants us to go home for lunch." 

He patted her head fondly. "That's alright. I have a day off today so why don't we go right after my conference call?" 

"You still need to make a conference call even on your day off?" She wondered. What kind of break was that? 

"It's with an overseas business partner. We are preparing to negotiate a deal with him so the earlier I call and get to know the specifics, the better it will be." He responded, kissing her cheek. "I won't be long, okay?" 

She chuckled at his tone. He sounded like he was a coaxing a little girl, not that she minded it. 

As soon as he left, her phone rang with an incoming call from the person she thought was never going to speak to her. 

"You finally remembered that you have a sister." She jokingly berated. 

"I was wrong…" Luna sounded so pitiful that Lanni's heart broke. 

"Are you alright?" She worriedly switched to video call, and was relieved to see how cheerful Luna looked. It was a huge improvement from her distressed state a few days ago. "Thank goodness you're alright." 

"Were you scared?" Luna burst into laughter. 

Lanni pretended to be annoyed. "Why did you call? Elder sister here is too busy to have her time wasted." 

"Pfft… which elder sister? Don't tell me you're talking about yourself?" 

Lanni huffed. "Come here, Luna. I promise I won't kill you!" 

Luna laughed. "Actually, you will not have to. I may die before I get to see you." 

"What nonsense are you talking about?" Lanni frowned.

"I'm going to tell dad the news." Luna's expression sank as she spoke. "I mean, no matter what I decide to do, it's important for him to know what's happening with his daughter, right? But I'm scared of his reaction." 

"I'm sure it will be alright." Lanni coaxed. "Dad loves you so much he will support you no matter what happens." 

"You're right. Now I feel much better. Thanks Lanni." Luna felt more confident now. 

"Tell me how it goes later, okay?" 

Luna nodded, then they went ahead to talk about other random things before hanging up. 

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To be close to both his daughters, Xia Hanchen was living in B City, in a new villa he had purchased after leaving the hospital. He was still not well enough to go back to work so he worked from home, hence Luna was sure where she would find him. 

She nervously walked into the villa and found him in the living room. "Dad?" 

Xia Hanchen looked up seriously. "Look who finally remembered that she has a dad." 

She went over and hugged his arm. "What are you saying, dad? How could I forget about you?" 

"Didn't you? When was the last time you gave daddy a call?" When Luna looked down in embarasment, he added, "Are you finally ready to tell daddy what's going on with you?" 

She was puzzled. How did he know that something was up? Wasn't his instinct too scary?

Since Xia Hanchen had already guessed that there was something wrong, she no longer needed to worry that he would be startled by the news. Hence, she told him all about it. 

His eyebrows scrunched up when he heard about her decision. "Pumpkin, are you sure about this? What about the dad?" 

She sighed when Jiang Xingyu's depressed expression flashed in her mind. "Well, he's a good man." 

Xia Hanchen studied his daughter and wondered whether she was listening to herself. He thought about her situation and couldn't really blame her for anything. In the end, he held her hand. "I'll support whatever you decide, Pumpkin. Even if you change your mind later, I will still support you." 

Her tears almost fell from relief. "Thanks dad." 

He patted her head. "If you want to thank me, then don't hide such important things from me, okay?" He scolded. 

She nodded and buried her head into his arms. 

Her mind suddenly strayed in a direction she didn't want it to think. 

What if the baby she was carrying was a girl? Would Xingyu dote on her as much as her father did? And if it was a boy, just how would Xingyu interact with him? And would he be an adorable, miniature version of his dad? 

She frowned as soon as she thought about it. What was she even thinking? And why did she feel joyous from the thought? 

The thought made her realize something and she questioned herself. Why did she book the doctor's appointment a month away when the termination was better off done as early as possible?