At 36 weeks pregnant, Luo Wei was advised by Gu Xiu and Mo Huai to be hospitalized early, but she despised staying in the hospital and decisively refused. Her due date was January 8th.
After dinner, Luo Wei was video chatting with Mo's parents.
On the other side of the screen, Mo's mother flashed a radiant smile. "Weiwei, you're about to give birth soon. Take good care of yourself. I've sent some nutritional supplements with the driver. If you need anything, just call Wang Ma. Don't neglect yourself."
Luo Wei sat obediently on the sofa, forcing a smile. "Thank you, Mom."
Mo's father also leaned in to give his advice. "Weiwei, you've worked hard. Once the baby is born, just bring the baby to us. You and Mo Huai should enjoy your time together."
Since retiring, Mo's father spent his days practicing Tai Chi, caring for his birds, and playing chess, but he found it extremely boring. The arrival of a grandchild was something he was very excited about.
"Dad, the baby should live with us," Mo Huai said, pressing his lips together with a hint of coldness, implying that Mo's father shouldn't break up their happy little family.
Mo's mother patted Mo's father. "You old man, of course, the baby will live with the parents. Weiwei, don't mind your father."
Mo's father was left speechless.
Luo Wei couldn't help but laugh quietly, covering her mouth as she watched Mo's father's embarrassed expression.
Mo's mother wore a faint smile, her manner graceful. "Weiwei, don't be afraid of childbirth. Every woman goes through this. As someone who has been through it, I understand."
Luo Wei understood that Wang Ma had likely reported her pre-birth anxiety to Mo's mother.
Luo Wei smiled faintly, realizing she might be overthinking. No matter what she went through, the Mo family would always be there to support her. What was there to fear?
"Got it, thank you for your concern, Mom," Luo Wei said with a relieved smile.
Mo Huai sat nearby, his eyes full of affection, and gently ruffled her hair.
During each video call, Luo Wei could feel the love from Mo's parents through their words, which were filled with selfless affection, along with Mo's father's and Mo Huai's strict demands.
For instance, they insisted that Luo Wei should be pampered, that she was the most important person in the world, that all the family's money should be managed by her, and that she should be well taken care of.
Luo Wei looked at Mo's father teaching Mo Huai with a curious expression, enjoying the show.
After chatting for a while, the video call ended, and Luo Wei felt in high spirits. Her previous anxiety about childbirth had diminished significantly.
"Are your calves still sore?" Mo Huai gently held her in his arms, his breath tickling her ear.
Luo Wei looked at him with ease and shook her head. "No, it doesn't hurt."
"Really?" Mo Huai asked again, half-doubtful.
"Yes, you fool," Luo Wei said playfully, pinching the left side of his face and making a funny face.
Luo Wei's melodious laughter echoed in the living room.
Recently, since her sleep had been shallow, she asked Mo Huai to read her a bedtime story every night.
Mo Huai leaned against the bed while Luo Wei lay in his arms. He pulled out a fairy tale from the nightstand.
Mo Huai had initially wanted to read her world classics, but Luo Wei had firmly refused, saying she couldn’t understand those lofty classics.
Instead, she preferred the fairy tale of Cinderella. Mo Huai, resigned to her wishes, agreed to read Cinderella’s story, even though it was a bit embarrassing for the prestigious Mo to read fairy tales. But he loved her so much.
Luo Wei lay on his chest, listening to his heartbeat, drawing circles on his chest with her fingers.
Mo Huai grabbed her hand to prevent her from fidgeting. Luo Wei looked up curiously, meeting his burning gaze.
Realizing something, Luo Wei cleared her throat and settled down, not daring to move.
Mo Huai composed himself and said, "How about I read Little Red Riding Hood tonight?"
Luo Wei nodded hesitantly.
Mo Huai's deep, magnetic voice began, "Once upon a time, there was a lovely little girl who was liked by everyone, but the one who loved her most was her grandmother, who gave her everything she wanted. One day, the grandmother gave the little girl a red velvet hood that fit her perfectly. From then on, the girl never wanted to wear any other hat, so everyone called her Little Red Riding Hood..."
As his voice grew softer, Luo Wei felt drowsy and couldn't help but close her eyes.
Feeling the warmth on her forehead, Mo Huai whispered "Good night," and covered her with a blanket.
Luo Wei, in a daze, fell into a deep sleep.
At 3 AM, Luo Wei woke from her sleep with abdominal pain. Her pale face slightly contorted as she looked at the peacefully sleeping man beside her and gently removed his long arms from her waist.
Luo Wei got out of bed, put on slippers, and went to the bathroom, wondering if she might be experiencing labor or just a stomachache.
When she came out of the bathroom, her stomach still ached slightly. She stood by the bed, looking at the man's handsome and angelic features, hesitating to wake him. She hoped the discomfort would pass if she waited a little longer.
Luo Wei sat on the edge of the bed, quietly watching him. Mo Huai's eyebrows twitched as he instinctively reached out for her, finding the space beside him empty. His brows furrowed in concern.
Mo Huai suddenly opened his dark eyes, noticing Luo Wei sitting on the edge of the bed, and frowned. "What's wrong?"
Mo Huai gently adjusted her arm, taking in her pale face.
"I... I think my stomach hurts a bit. I’m not sure what’s happening," Luo Wei said honestly, lowering her head.
Mo Huai threw off the blanket, got up, and went straight out of the room.
Soon, Wang Ma ran out with a worried expression, followed by Mo Huai.
"Weiwei, do you feel like your stomach is starting to hurt? When did it start?" Wang Ma asked anxiously.
Luo Wei thought carefully and answered, "Around 3 AM."
Wang Ma slapped her thigh and said sharply, "We need to go to the hospital quickly. The baby is coming."
Mo Huai's face darkened. 3 AM? He suddenly felt guilty for not noticing her condition due to his deep sleep.
Mo Huai steadied his tone and said, "Let's go to the hospital."
Mo Huai picked her up and carried her while Wang Ma quickly gathered the necessary items for the pregnant woman and followed.
Luo Wei stroked her belly, seeing the fine sweat on Mo Huai's forehead and his anxious expression.
Feeling heartache, Luo Wei couldn’t help but wipe the sweat from his forehead and whispered comforting words, "I’m fine, don’t worry."
Luo Wei looked at the man's delicate features and smiled.
Mo Huai glanced down at her in his arms and said coldly, "Hold on, we’ll be at the hospital soon."
Luo Wei relaxed in his warm embrace.
Mo Huai carefully placed her in the passenger seat, fastened the seatbelt, and covered her with a blanket. Luo Wei leaned against the car window, half-closing her eyes.
At this moment, her emotions were complex. The baby was a gift from God, and she was about to become a mother. This thought filled her with excitement.
Mo Huai started the engine, pressed the accelerator, and drove swiftly to the Gu Family Hospital.
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