Chapter 2 — Pregnant With Ex-Boyfriend

I slowly turned around. Ha Duat Xuyen was still standing at the door. I took a deep breath and threw all my face to the ground.

“I'm not going.”

He looked at me.

"Does the eldest lady named Khuong still like this place of mine?"

“Pleasant to the eye.”

“No heating.”

“I can't help it.”

“There is no maid.”

“Even if I eat one less meal, I won't die.”

As soon as the words ended, my stomach made a gurgling sound. Very loud. The atmosphere fell silent for a moment. Ha Duat Xuyen lowered his head to look at my belly, his eyes finally changed. I immediately hugged my lower abdomen.

“It's hungry.”

“I dare say the truth.”

"You dare to do it, why don't I dare to say it?"

Ha Duat Xuyen stared at me for a long time, then suddenly leaned over to give way. The light in the room was yellow, and the tiny living room took in everything at a glance. His low voice rang out.

“Come in.”

I breathed a sigh of relief when I heard him say another sentence.

“The child's father, I will investigate clearly.”

3

Ha Duat Xuyen's apartment is absurdly small. The entrance can only fit one person. I pulled my suitcase in, almost tripping over the pile of express delivery cartons next to the door. The living room doesn't even have a sofa, just an old wooden table and two chairs. The window was not closed tightly, the wind blew through the gap, blowing the curtains away. I stood in the middle of the house, my face full of hate.

“Do you live here?”

Ha Duat Xuyen closed the door and coldly said "yes". I can't help it.

“My dog's room is bigger than this one.”

The moment the words left my mouth, I regretted it. Ha Duat Xuyen's hand movements stopped a bit. He placed the key on the table, his tone without any ripples.

“If you don't live there, you can go.”

I bit my lip. This person is really difficult to console right now. Before, I criticized his room for being small. He would save money to buy essential oils, carpets, and a cup that I liked. Now all I can do is chase me away. Just as I was about to argue, the comment line appeared again. [She dared to try it, as soon as she left the apartment gate, she immediately bumped into someone sent by Quy Van Chau.] [This lady even criticized him, Ha Duat Xuyen has been living miserably these past few months. She had just broken up, and he had used all the money he had saved to buy a ring for her and thrown it all into a startup project.] [This room is shabby, but much safer than outside.] I swallowed back the words I was about to say.

“I live.”

Ha Duat Xuyen glanced at me.

“There is only one bed.”

I rolled my eyes.

“So where do you sleep?”

He took out a thin blanket from the closet and threw it on the ground.

“Underground.”

I glanced at the floor. Very hard, very cold. I felt a bit uncomfortable in my heart, but my mouth was faster than my brain.

“You should have slept on the ground a long time ago.”

Ha Duat Xuyen did not speak, bowed his head and spread the blanket. His shoulders were very broad, and his hoodie was pulled tight, revealing clear muscle lines. I looked twice then quickly looked away. We broke up. Don't look around. The bed sheets are very old, washed until discolored. I threw my bag on the bed, crossed my arms and ordered him.

“I want new sheets, new blankets, and hot water too. Pregnant women can't be cold.”

Ha Duat Xuyen took out a clean set of bedding and mattress from the closet. Light pink. I was stunned. This is the previous color I once blurted out that I liked it. He finished spreading the bed sheet and went to boil water. The whole process without saying a word. I sat on the edge of the bed, my shoes not yet taken off, as if something was gently scratching my heart. Yet he still keeps it. I touched the pillowcase with my hand. It was very soft and still had the smell of laundry detergent. At night, I lie under the blanket. Ha Duat Xuyen slept on the ground, far away from the bed. The room was so quiet that only the sound of the wind could be heard. I tossed and turned and couldn't sleep. My lower abdomen occasionally spasmed, making me afraid to move. In the middle of the night, my feet suddenly became warm. I turned over the blanket and saw that two hot packs were stuffed inside the blanket. The gap in the window has also been sealed with tape. Ha Duat Xuyen turned his back to me, seemingly fast asleep. I looked at his back and scolded him softly.

“What are you acting cold about?”

The people on the ground did not move. My nose stung and I quickly buried my face in the pillow. As soon as I closed my eyes, I heard a very low voice from the balcony. Ha Duat Xuyen had gone out without realizing it. His voice was extremely cold.

“Gui Van Chau looking for her?”

“Tell him to go away.”

4

When I woke up, the kitchen smelled of fried eggs. Ha Duat Xuyen turned his back to me, wearing a black sleeveless T-shirt, broad shoulders, slim waist, and strong, neat arms. I sat on the bed, staring for a few seconds. He suddenly turned his head.

“When you wake up, go brush your teeth and wash your face.”

I immediately withdrew my gaze.

“Who wants to look at you.”

He brought breakfast to the table. Millet porridge, fried eggs, steamed pumpkin, and a small plate of pickled cucumbers. These are all dishes I liked to eat before. I picked up the spoon and deliberately dug around.

“So bland.”

Ha Duat Xuyen pulled out a chair.

“Pregnant women should eat less fatty foods.”

I glared at him.

“You're so knowledgeable.”

“Looked it up online last night.”

My finger stopped. The porridge is very hot, the rising heat stings the corners of the eyes. I lowered my head and took a sip, then took another sip. Finally, the bowl of porridge was empty. Ha Duat Xuyen looked at the empty bowl, not exposing me. Not long after eating, my stomach suddenly churned violently. I rushed to the bathroom, crawled out and vomited next to the toilet until tears came to my eyes. Ha Duat Xuyen followed in, knelt on one knee behind me, pressed his palm against my back, caressing each stroke to help me relax. His hands are very hot. I vomited until exhausted, my whole body fell back, just falling into his arms. A familiar soap scent wafted through my nose. Before, my favorite thing was rubbing his chest. Now that I smell it, I feel much more secure than the smell of hospital disinfectant. When I regained consciousness, I realized I was still leaning on him, so I immediately pushed him away.

“Don't take advantage of me.”

Ha Duat Xuyen gave me a cup of warm water.

"Khuong Tu, you fell on me."

My face was hot.

“Is it okay for pregnant women to stand unsteadily?”

He laughed softly. It's very light, but it makes my heart beat faster. To hide, I turned on my phone, preparing to ask my family to send some furniture over. The bed had to be changed, the curtains had to be changed, and the bathroom had to be replaced. As soon as I dialed the housekeeper's phone number, the phone was snatched by Ha Duat Xuyen.

“Don't use the Khuong family's money.”

I frowned.

“What The people living in this house are still having difficulty, so can't I spend my own money?"

He placed the phone back in my palm, his eyes darkening.

“Khuong Tu, you want to improve your life, I will think of a way.”

"Now I can't even buy a sofa."