She didnât want this child at all.
But to survive, she had no choice but to give birth to himâ¦
But once he was born, he would be a child without a mother.
In short, Qiao Ning felt completely helpless. Why had her life turned out this way?
Why had she fallen into such an abyss, from which it seemed there was no way out?
Yet, as lowly and pitiful as she felt, she still wanted to live.
It wasnât out of the fear of death, but because she had promised Xiaotang to survive no matter what. Sheâd made so many sacrifices for her, she couldnât let Xiaotangâs efforts be in vain.
The instinct to survive also drove her to want to liveâ¦
So, she had to live on, regardless of the pain and humiliation!
Qiao Ning quickly adjusted her mentality and accepted the child in her stomach. Her fate was already dire, so she didnât mind it getting any worse.
This child became her companion and hope.
In the dark prison cell, the presence of this small life seemed to give new vitality to her withered existence.
After fully embracing the existence of the child, Qiao Ning began to approach life with more positivity.
When Hai Xiaotang visited her, noticeable pregnant herself, she noticed the changes in Qiao Ningâs spirit and that it was moving in a good direction.
Hai Xiaotang had known for some time about Qiao Ningâs pregnancy and was initially shocked, not understanding how Qiao Ning had become pregnant.
But the good news was that because of this child, Qiao Ningâs sentence had been changed to a 20-year term of imprisonment.
Although 20 years seemed like a very long time, as long as she was alive, there was always a chance for change.
Hai Xiaotang had also wondered if the child was Xiyangâs child.
Qiao Ning shook her head in negation, but didnât say who it belonged to, and she didnât explain how the child came to be.
Hai Xiaotang didnât ask any further, also somewhat understanding why Qiao Ning chose not to say. It must be a complicated mixture of feelings. Although Qiao Ning didnât want this child, she had no choice but to bear it for survival.
Hai Xiaotang also worried about her emotional turmoil and tried to comfort her.
But she didnât anticipate Qiao Ningâs positive attitude.
âXiaotang, Iâve come to terms with it. This child is my child. I will accept him. I only feel bad for him because Iâve used him and canât raise him. If I could, I really wouldnât want him. I donât want to give birth to a child I canât care for.â
Hai Xiaotang understood and nodded, âI know! But Qiao Ning, itâs not your fault. You have done very well just by choosing to give birth to him. Donât worry, I will raise this child. I will treat him as my own!â@@novelbin@@
Qiao Ningâs tears flowed freely, âXiaotang, thank you! I will never forget your kindness in this lifetime!â
Hai Xiaotang wanted to say, âQiao Ning, itâs all because I owe you.â
Perhaps my chance at a second life was a chance given by the heavens to make it up to youâ¦
So, everything she had done was merely what she ought to do.
Every time she saw Qiao Ning cry, Hai Xiaotang also felt a pang in her heart. She tried to change the topic with a smile, âQiao Ning, I will be giving birth soon, in less than three months. I wonât have much time to visit you after that.â
Qiao Ning wiped away her tears and smiled back, âItâs okay, you donât have to visit me anymore! By the way, is the baby a boy or a girl?â
At this question, Hai Xiaotang smiled brightly.