Brian was suddenly at a loss for words.
Old Mrs. Hart felt even more certain that she had guessed correctly. âAlright, Iâm warning you. Donât behave like this again. If something really happens, Iâll teach you a lesson.â
Brian could only nod helplessly and endure his motherâs scolding for a while before returning to his room.
Valda looked at Brianâs return and curiously asked, âWhat did Mom ask you when she called you out?â
âShe told me to hold back,â Brian said.
Valda looked puzzled.
âBecause we were in the room for half an hour looking for something, and my mom thought I couldnât hold back and forced you to confess,â Brian explained further.
Valda finally understood, but her face turned red as a result.
âThenâ¦did you explain to Mom what really happened?â she quickly asked.
âHow do I explain? Tell her that you felt like crying just now?â he She suddenly felt a bit embarrassed, as if she couldnât do it.
âAnyway, it doesnât matter what they think,â said Brian indifferently. He has never really cared about other peopleâs opinions.
âButâ¦if I do that, will my mother-in-law think that Iâ¦um, did something reckless for temporary pleasure and ignored my health?â Valda hesitated to say, as she didnât want to leave a bad impression on her mother-in-law.
âI canât, my mom will only think that I forced you and you couldnât resist, so you had to comply,â said Brian.
Valda suddenly didnât know what to say.
âWellâ¦Iâm sorry to have inconvenienced you.â
âWell, youâve made me feel wronged. So, how are you going to compensate me?â Brian leaned forward, placing his hands on both sides of Valdaâs body. His handsome face suddenly appeared larger in her eyes.
Valda blushed and leaned in to give Brianâs thin lips a kiss. âIs this enough to make up for it?â
Brianâs eyes flickered with a hint of heat, and his voice sounded a bit hoarse as he said, âLetâs leave it at that for now. The rest, you can make it up to me properly after you give birth to our child in the future.â
âIâ¦I knowâ¦â Her face was burning up, almost on fire.
After giving birth, she felt like she had to make it up to himâ¦in many waysâ¦
Just then, the sound of fireworks outside could be heard.
Brian smiled slightly, âMrs. Hart, Happy New Year!â
Valdaâs face was flushed, her round eyes meeting his gentle gaze. âMr. Hart, Happy New Year!â
On the third day of the new year, Grace brought her four children to visit Valda and Brian, and the villa suddenly became lively again.
Valda looked at Graceâs four children enviously, âI wonder when Iâll have four children too.â
âAre you planning on having four?â Grace asked Valda.
Valda chuckled awkwardly, although she did want to, but considering her age, it probably wasnât realistic.
âI canât have four, but at least two,â she said, imagining the scene of two soft and tender children calling her mommy, and Valdaâs heart swelled with emotion.
âAfter you give birth to this one, youâll have to keep trying,â Grace joked.
âBy the way, did something happen to Jasper?â Valda asked. Among her children, Jasper was usually the most lively and outgoing, and her little mouth never stopped chattering.
But today, Jasper seemed unusually quiet, interacting only briefly with her youngest sister before staring at the cartoon playing on the TV screen, her face devoid of any smiles.