Chapter 1991: 1991

She clutched at the door tightly, close to tears . She threw a helpless glance at Shen Zhilie, as if signaling to him for help . “Hubby, didn’t you say…”

Shen Zhilie hadn’t foreseen this happening either . He coughed softly and murmured hesitatingly, “I guess you’ll be back soon . ”

He felt uneasy as he said this .

He cast a quizzical look at Old Mrs . Shen .

Old Mrs . Shen gazed back at him and said, “I’ll be visiting Mrs . Dong Fang for lunch . We’ll be returning later in the afternoon . ”

Ye Qianqian felt as if she was going to faint . She was so sleepy!

Shen Zhilie felt sorry for her and persuaded, “Maybe another day, Grandmother . Qianqian must be tired after bustling around these past few days . ”

“That’s not how it’s done . I’ve already made an appointment with my old friends . I won’t go back on my promise!” Old Mrs . Shen replied with an annoyed expression on her face . “You should pay more attention to your wife . Come on, Qianqian . We’ll be back by noon, all right? Be a dear and come with me . ”

Ye Qianqian felt as though she was about to be abducted, but relented when she saw how excited the old woman was . “All right, let’s go . ”

Old Mrs . Shen broke into a grin .

She quickly led Ye Qianqian away by the hand .

Strangely, the unexpected turn of events made Ye Qianqian feel much more energized .

She returned home after lunch to find Shen Zhilie absent .

Shen Luo’an was sitting on the sofa, cradling the infant in his arms . He was coaxing him .

Ye Qianqian rarely had the opportunity to see such a small infant . She walked up to him and asked, “Big Brother, is the baby asleep?”

Shen Luo’an answered softly, his head still lowered, “Not yet . Do you want to hold him?”

Ye Qianqian immediately held out her arms, for she had intended to carry the infant in the belief that doing so would bring auspicious tidings .

Shen Luo’an handed the baby over to her without ever looking up .

For some inexplicable reason, she sensed a tinge of sorrow in him despite being unable to glimpse a full view of his face .

She couldn’t resist doing a double take at him .

However, Shen Luo’an seemed to be keeping his guard up . He hastily rose to his feet and turned around to leave the room .

Ye Qianqian’s gaze followed him from behind as he walked into the bathroom and shut the door .

She heard the sound of the door closing softly . For a brief moment, Ye Qianqian felt a void opening in her heart .

The infant was adorable .

He was looking at Ye Qianqian with his bright, endearing eyes .

He opened his mouth a little and stuck out his tongue .

Ye Qianqian couldn’t help smiling as she sat down, holding him in her arms .

Mrs . He came back into the house after watering the flowers . She saw Ye Qianqian holding the infant and asked, “Where is Mr . Shen?”

“In the bathroom . ”

“I see…” Mrs . He set the watering can aside and wiped her hands on her apron . She walked over to Ye Qianqian and revealed cautiously, “Miss, I noticed that Mr . Shen seems a bit downcast . I suppose he misses the child’s mother . If possible, try to give him some advice . ” She sighed .

Shen Manting was the mother of the infant .

But was Shen Manting really dead?

Ye Qianqian couldn’t believe it .

But if she was still alive, where could she be?

Suddenly, she heard the bathroom door creak open .

Shen Luo’an, who seemed to have just washed his face, came up to her and said, “Pass him to me . Go and take a rest . You look tired . ”

Ye Qianqian instinctively touched her face . Then, she looked into his eyes .

Shen Luo’an swiftly avoided her gaze . He continued, “Zhilie has left the house with Luo Ran . He left a message asking you to take a rest upon returning and not worry about him . ”

“All right . ” Ye Qianqian nodded, feeling mildly pensive . She then whispered, “Thank you, Big Brother . ”