Chapter 3

What hurt him was, why Bai Susu didn’t tell him herself.

After all, he was the child’s father.

It wasn’t until it was time to sign the birth papers that he found out about the pregnancy. If it hadn’t been necessary to sign, would he have ever known that Bai Susu had given birth to his child?

Furthermore, pregnancy, childbirth, and raising a child involve so much hardship, and she would have to endure so much gossip.

How could this girl be so foolish, so stubborn!

“Actually, by the time I found out, I was already two months pregnant. Later, I heard that getting an abortion was very risky, and it might mean I could never get pregnant again, so I decided to keep the baby. I didn’t know you had to sign anything when a child was born. Still, I am grateful you came, but that’s all there is to it. You can continue to date Xia Lili. What happened between us was just a mistake, and I am responsible too,” Bai Susu said, lifting her gaze with determination in her cold eyes, her pale face exuding a sickly beauty.

Although Ye Fan had saved her that time, she had also lost her innocence that night. She intended to let that night remain in the past without clinging to Ye Fan.

Of course, she could afford to raise the child on her own. Within the vast Bai Family, it was the grandfather who had the final say. As long as the grandfather was protective of her, this matter wouldn’t be such a big deal.

When the time came, she would just need to find an excuse!

Moreover, she had heard that Ye Fan had started dating Xia Lili, which made her even less willing to be entangled with Ye Fan.

Now, she had to sign papers for the birth of the child, and there was no other choice but to seek him out.

After this matter, there wouldn’t be any more ties between them.

“I broke up with her. Don’t worry. I will be responsible for you and the child. From now on, you are my wife, Ye Fan, and the mother of my child. I will protect and guard you both for a lifetime,” Ye Fan said sternly, looking at Bai Susu, the foolish girl who had taken on so much alone.

From now on, he would be doubly good to her.

Being treated in such a way by the school beauty Bai Susu, Ye Fan felt his life was worthwhile!

From this moment on, Bai Susu was his wife, and they had a child; they were a family.

He made up his mind right then and there!

For the rest of his life, he wouldn’t change.

No matter whether Bai Susu acknowledged him or not, as long as he himself recognized her and their daughter, that was enough.

When Bai Susu heard Ye Fan’s promise, which sounded almost like a vow, her expression involuntarily changed.

She hadn’t clung to him, but was he now clinging to her?

Or was it simply the sense of responsibility a man should naturally feel?

Surprisingly, she didn’t dislike it!

“There’s no need for you to do this. We will never be possible. It was nothing more than an accident,” Bai Susu said, her expression unchanged as she looked at Ye Fan.

Yes, the prestigious Bai Family would never let their precious daughter marry a poor boy.

No matter who it was in the family, even the grandfather would never agree.

No matter what, these four children were also of the Bai Family bloodline. And since the grandfather always loved children, accepting them wouldn’t be very hard. But Ye Fan? The Bai Family would never accept him.

“No matter what, I have made up my mind. I know I’m not worthy of you right now, but one day, I will stand by your side,” Ye Fan said, looking at Bai Susu, feeling a chill in his heart but also recognizing his shortcomings, which only increased his resolve.

“Big talk is easy, society is very realistic, and it depends on your abilities,” Bai Susu said with a smile, not taking Ye Fan’s words to heart.

Ye Fan didn’t argue with Bai Susu any further.

Talking about it now was useless. Practical actions would be better.

“Alright, you rest. I’ll go buy some things for the child, and also bring you something to eat. What would you like?” Ye Fan asked, looking at Bai Susu.

“A portion of century egg and lean pork congee. I have already prepared everything for the child, and besides, the confinement nanny will be coming in a few days to take care of me,” Bai Susu said, reaching down to pull out a large shoulder bag from the foot of the bed.

It must have been blocked by the quilt, so I didn’t see it just now.

“Alright, it’ll be just me and my mom taking care of you for the next few days,” Ye Fan paused for a moment upon hearing Bai Susu’s words.

He hadn’t expected Bai Susu to be so thoughtful, even hiring a confinement nanny. She truly didn’t want to have anything to do with him.

For some reason, he felt a vague bitterness in his heart.

Glancing at the baby sleeping soundly, he felt somewhat reassured.

Ye Fan opened his bag and saw baby clothes, formula milk, diapers, and other items—it was quite a lot.

“Is Auntie coming?” Bai Susu panicked upon hearing this. What was she going to do now?

“Don’t worry, I’ll explain it to my mom, and you won’t be put in a difficult position,” Ye Fan said with a sigh.

“Alright then,” Bai Susu helplessly nodded in agreement.

“By the way, there’s still some money in my card; you can use it for now. Thank you for helping with the medical bills earlier,” Bai Susu said as she took out a black card. She was aware that Ye Fan didn’t have much money; after all, his family was just average, and he often had to work part-time and take summer jobs.

The medical bills must have cost quite a bit.

She had a natural delivery, which wouldn’t cost too much, but having four babies at once was quite an expense for Ye Fan.

“No need, you keep it. I have money,” Ye Fan said, a tender look in his eyes.

Bai Susu was truly a good girl.

Getting dumped by Xia Lili might have been a blessing in disguise.

If it hadn’t happened, how could he have found such a wonderful wife and children?

Bai Susu was a hundred times better than Xia Lili. How could he have been so blind to have chosen someone like that before?

Indeed, was he not blind?

He certainly couldn’t fail such a kind-hearted girl!

“Okay, just let me know when you need it,” Bai Susu replied and put the card away again.

Boys always want to save face; she understood that!

“I’ll go buy you some preserved egg and pork congee. Wait for me, I’ll be back soon,” Ye Fan said and then turned to leave.

He thought that it wouldn’t do for Bai Susu to be without anyone to look after her. As soon as he left, she’d truly be alone, and that was unacceptable.

Fortunately, he was smart enough to have asked his mom to come over.

Ye Fan bought congee and some other things like brown sugar and eggs, having heard that these were needed after giving birth.

In less than half an hour, Ye Fan was back.

After all, Bai Susu was at the hospital with four infants alone, and it worried him, so he hurried back early to care for her.

“How about I feed you the congee? You really shouldn’t be moving,” Ye Fan said as he looked at Bai Susu.

“I’m fine, I can drink it myself,” Bai Susu became a bit unsettled.

She had always kept her distance from boys, of course, except for that one night, which was an accident. She’d been upset, had a bit to drink, and then… that happened.

Apart from Ye Fan, she had never been this close to any other boy.

“Be good, let me feed you,” Ye Fan didn’t listen to Bai Susu. He scooped up a spoonful of congee, carefully blew on it, and the delicate way he did it made Bai Susu feel awkward, and more so at a loss.