Chapter 1062

Uncle’s eyes were still so deep at this moment, but there seemed to be a hint of unease.

Mu Xiaojiu turned away, avoiding eye contact, still unwilling to let her vulnerable side show in front of her.

In her heart, her man had to be the strongest, he must be omnipotent, turning heaven and earth upside down.

So, as for being scared or not, even if willing to speak it out loud, she didn’t want to let her see it.

Baili Xia, of course, knew Uncle’s personality; thus, she did not press him but simply watched him quietly.

Quietly asking, “Scared of what?”

The usually omnipotent and domineering Uncle could also have times when he was afraid…

really?

Mu Xiaojiu still didn’t look at her, his gaze resting on some corner.

“A you has already nearly cost me my life three or four times… What’s with the pout? What I’m saying is the truth.”

Baili Xia’s pouting lips slowly relaxed as she stared at his strong-jawed face, seeming to understand.

“Are you afraid that one of me isn’t enough, and now with a child coming, you… wouldn’t even have enough lives to be duped by us?”

Being duped wasn’t what he feared, what he feared was that wrenching, gut-churning feeling.

The education he received from a young age was that one must not have any weaknesses.

Once a weakness is found, his life would be completely lost.

In the past, he had never understood the true taste of this phrase, nor had he taken it to heart.

Ever since this girl came into his life, he suddenly understood the meaning of those words.

He wasn’t afraid of being duped out of his life by a woman and a child, what he feared most was, if he lost his life, he still couldn’t protect his own woman and child.

Even if he, Mu Xiaojiu, were to leave again, he couldn’t arrogantly assume that everything about him was safe.

A visible enemy is easy to guard against, but a hidden one is hard to defend against; he didn’t care for himself, but what about this vulnerable woman, and then add a vulnerable child, what would they do?

Although Uncle said nothing, Baili Xia could feel his unease.

What scared him wasn’t his life, but… her and the baby.

Some things don’t need to be spelled out too clearly, as long as she understands, that’s good.

Mu Xiaojiu readjusted the quilt and hugged her more tightly in his arms.

Yet his arms carefully avoided her belly, fearing that a careless touch might hurt the child within.

“Then do you still doubt now that the baby is…”

“I said I wouldn’t.” Luck this good, to encounter a one in a million chance, I can only…

accept it!

Baili Xia leaned against his chest and gently closed her eyes.

Listening to his strong and powerful heartbeat, smelling the familiar scent of his body, the years felt complete.

There was still more than an hour before the meteor shower.

The two people were still nestled together, but this time, even without speaking, their state of mind was completely different.

Without any suspicions, the feeling of heart against heart was really nice.

Although Baili Xia still didn’t know the reason Uncle had sought her out in the beginning, many things, she no longer wanted to ask.

Not to trouble him, was also not to trouble herself, just let the days go by slowly.

Not knowing how much time had passed, Baili Xia slightly curled up her body and looked up at Mu Xiaojiu.

“What’s wrong?” Sensing something amiss with her, Mu Xiaojiu withdrew his gaze that had been focused on the distant horizon and looked down at her.

“I’m still thirsty.” Although he had made her drink several mouthfuls of water earlier, eating too many roasted sweet potatoes had left her dehydrated.

“I’ll get you some.” As he spoke, he was about to get up.

But Baili Xia grabbed his sleeve, shaking her head, “You are not allowed to go there again.”