The Overnight Chosen Wife: Darling, Kiss Me Deeper

She couldn't sit still and had the urge to pace after just a few minutes. The only advantage was that Xiehan would not be there to receive the news with her. If it was bad news, he would not have to bear it. 

He had not said it out aloud but she knew he was disappointed just as she was, but while all she blamed was her life for not being fair, he was blaming himself for supposedly disappointing her. It was not even his fault.

She sighed when she heard the gynecologist's footsteps. She sat straight with her back like a rod as she looked in the direction of the door. 

"What are the results?" She asked impatiently. 

The gynecologist got back to her desk before she handed an envelope over with a smile. 

"Congratulations." 

"Oh my God! Are you serious?" She stood to grab the envelope before the gynecologist could finish her statement. She tore the envelope open in disbelief and opened the report just as the gynecologist managed to get a word in. 

"Yes. You are four weeks pregnant." 

She saw the test results and her eyes welled up with tears. She was actually pregnant! 

Whatever else the gynecologist said sounded like Greek. All she knew was that she should schedule a prenatal checkup but she was too excited to do that. Bolting out instead. She vaguely heard the gynecologist laugh and tell her that she needed to slow down, so she did. 

She grabbed her phone as soon as she got into the car, dialling Xiehan's number. She spoke as soon as the call connected. "Xiehan!" 

"Is everything okay?" He sounded concerned. 

"Yes! Everything is okay. No. More than okay." She couldn't control her tears anymore. She had to go silent for a few seconds to gather herself, but her voice was broken when she finally spoke. "I have news. I can't wait to tell you." 

He was silent for a while, probably trying to guess what could have made her so overwhelmed. He started speaking unsuccessfully two times before he finally had the courage to guess. "Is it about the pregnancy tests?" 

"Yes." She held her mouth in disbelief. 

"I'm a dad, aren't I?" Came his voice, hopeful yet full of dread. 

Her response was to break into laughter through her tears. "I wanted to tell you in person."

"I'm a dad! I'm a dad!" He exclaimed on the other side, and she vaguely overheard his assistant ask if he was alright. 

She laughed. She couldn't stop herself from feeling that way either. 

By the time she got home, Xiehan had just arrived and he jumped out of his car at the same time as she left the back seat of hers. 

"Xiehan?" 

"I couldn't help myself." He pulled her into an emotional hug. "I had to confirm that I was not dreaming." 

"It's really not a dream. I'm going to be a mother." She twined her arms behind his neck. 

"And you will be the best mother. I'll do my best to be the best husband and father as well." He promised, meaning every word of it. 

It took a few hours and several glances and detailed checks of the test results for the couple to really believe that they were having a baby. Their first instinct was to want to announce it to the whole world but they decided to do it in person, so they called their friends and family over for dinner. 

It was short notice since they scheduled the dinner two days later, but everyone made it. By this time, Lanni had managed to keep her feelings in check and the news would probably be a pleasant surprise to everyone. 

Xiehan did all the cooking and although she was kicked out of the kitchen because there were many utensils that could hurt her, she laughed it off and welcomed the guests when they arrived. 

None of the guests knew that the other would be present so they found it surprising that it was a family dinner. 

"Okay, spill it. What's the occasion?" Cheng Yu couldn't keep still. The suspense was killing her. 

They had finished setting up the table, so Xiehan grabbed a bottle of champagne, standing beside her. He glanced at her, silently asking if she would like to break the news. 

They ended up speaking in unison. "We're gonna have a baby!" 

"I'm so happy for you!" Luna hugged her as did Cheng Yu, Xiaoshi and Ruby. 

"Heaven knows how much you deserve it." Cheng Yu remarked, remarking on how badly Lanni had wanted to be a mother. It wasn't like she had been trying for years but she deserved the happiness. 

The girls then joined the guys in congratulating Xiehan, at the same time as the guys switched to expressing their happiness to Lanni. 

"How far along are you?" Wen Lin asked, drawing attention. 

"I mean, you have the choice not to answer if it's too personal. I just wanted to know when I'd actually meet my grandbaby. I can't wait." She clarified, evading a misunderstanding. 

"Six weeks." Lanni answered before she sat down, ecstatic about it as well. 

"Six weeks." Ji Meiling repeated the words with a certain pitch in her tone. "At least something happy came out of the events from six weeks ago." 

The table fell silent. 

Realizing what she had just reminded Lanni, she slapped her forehead. "Uh, sorry." 

"I have someone to toast using milk with. Come on, join me." Luna teased Lanni, grabbing a glass of warm milk. 

"I hate you so much." Lanni laughed but accepted the milk nonetheless. 

"Oh, I know. You love me just as much as you hate me." Luna took her own glass as Xiehan poured everyone champagne in the flutes he had prepared. 

After the toast, everyone forgot about Ji Meiling's thoughtless remark as they dove into the topic regarding the baby. 

"Have you thought of names yet?" Ruby asked. 

"I have no idea what I'll name my baby yet. But we still have eight months, don't we?" She giggled. 

"Technically, seven. But that's still enough time to come up with the name you think is the most suitable. Don't be in a hurry." Han Xichen advised. 

"You are right. If anyone has suggestions, feel free to drop them.." Xiehan announced, intending to let his family and friends be part of their most important journey.