Catherine was filled with anxiety. She worried deeply about what would happen if the father of the child turned out not to be Kai.
After hesitating at the entrance to the paternity testing department, she still didn't have the courage to go in.
She had already secretly decided that no matter whose child it was, from this moment on, Kai would be the father.
After resting in the hospital, Catherine's condition had improved, and she was able to be discharged.
The first thing she did after leaving the hospital was to visit Kai at the detention center.
When Kai saw Catherine, his emotions became even more complex. He no longer knew how to face Catherine correctly.
"Linlin, I... I've already canceled the appeal... I..."
Catherine sighed, "I've never blamed you for this. We simply don't have the means to fight against Wei Yumeng."
"Linlin, I promise, this will never happen again," Kai said earnestly and solemnly. "Linlin, take good care of our child, and wait for me to get out."
Catherine nodded, "Yes, I will take good care of him."
Even Catherine felt that perhaps because of this child, she now looked at Kai with immense peace and even felt fortunate that Kai could be the child's father.
Perhaps because she had already experienced being abandoned by everyone, she cherished things so much now.
At this moment, she even felt that perhaps it wouldn't be a bad thing to continue like this.
This was the longest visit she had ever had with Kai, and it was also the first time she truly felt that Kai was a special presence in her life.
Regardless, for Wei Yumeng and Zhan Mohan, this was a rare period of peace.
Catherine, due to her pregnancy, had no intention of disrupting their lives. It was said that Song Lijun and Feng Zhenhua both intended to let Catherine give birth to the child.
However, these were no longer things Wei Yumeng needed to worry about. Precisely because Catherine had caused them enough trouble before, at Wei Yumeng's suggestion, they decided to make good use of this rare period of tranquility.
So, the couple took their children on a trip. After all, during this time, even the children would encounter various issues, causing their parents worry.
But before they could leave, they encountered Song Lijun, who had come to visit.
"Auntie Song, why are you here?" Wei Yumeng was surprised that Song Lijun had come.
Song Lijun looked at their family preparing to leave and felt a little awkward. "It seems I've come at an inconvenient time. Are you planning to go out?"
Zhan Shiqing said happily, "Mom and Dad are going to take us out to play."
"Then, perhaps I should come another time," Song Lijun said, preparing to turn away.
Wei Yumeng and Zhan Mohan exchanged a glance. Zhan Mohan nodded, and then led the children back inside.
Wei Yumeng also said to Song Lijun, "Auntie Song, it's alright. It doesn't matter if we leave a little later. Please, come in and sit down."
Although Song Lijun felt a bit embarrassed about coming at an inconvenient time, she still followed Wei Yumeng into the house.
Wei Yumeng directly led Song Lijun into her room, as she knew that Song Lijun coming to find her at this time could not simply be for a casual visit.
"Auntie Song, is there something you need?"
Song Lijun sighed, "I know some things are unfair to you, but I still hope you can temporarily let Linlin off the hook."
"Auntie Song, you're too serious. I know some things were beyond your control, and the problem isn't with you. As for Catherine..."
Wei Yumeng's gaze darkened. If she could, she would have liked to take the opportunity to make Catherine pay for everything she had done. However, with Catherine pregnant, she couldn't act.
Hearing Wei Yumeng pause at an unexpected point, Song Lijun became even more anxious, "Yumeng, you just need to give her some time. As soon as she gives birth, my Uncle Feng and I have accepted some things, and she will eventually have to face them. At that time, I will personally make her take responsibility."
"Auntie Song, you've misunderstood. Mo Han and I have decided not to pursue Catherine's previous actions during this time. After all, the child is innocent. As a mother of two, I naturally understand this feeling."
Hearing Wei Yumeng's words, Song Lijun finally breathed a sigh of relief.
However, Wei Yumeng changed the subject and continued, "But there's one thing I hope you understand. Whether some things are done or not isn't entirely up to us. If Catherine knew how to conduct herself properly, then we would have no reason to target her."
"That's natural. During this time, I will definitely keep a close eye on Linlin."
Hearing this, Wei Yumeng also sighed. If only Catherine could truly understand Song Lijun's good intentions. But perhaps Catherine would never understand.
Although their family had many reservations about Catherine, they did not harbor any hostility towards Song Lijun. They even specifically postponed their travel plans by one day to properly host Song Lijun.
Song Lijun saw all of Wei Yumeng's kindness. The more this was the case, the more uncomfortable she felt.
Wei Yumeng had been separated from their family for so many years, yet she had become such an outstanding person. While Catherine, whom they had treated with unconditional affection, had even wanted to kill them for the position of CEO of Feng's Group.
Perhaps the people who caused this outcome were always themselves.
Wei Yumeng, standing beside her, could see Song Lijun's thoughts and could only comfort her, "Catherine is already an adult now. Whatever she does, she has her own understanding. You can't blame others for everything, Auntie Song. Don't always blame yourself."
Song Lijun patted Wei Yumeng's hand, "Although that's what you say, some responsibilities cannot be avoided."
The day passed quickly. Song Lijun had almost gotten used to staying at Wei Yumeng's house and was reluctant to leave until the evening.
As Song Lijun left, Wei Yumeng felt even more that life was unpredictable, as if an invisible hand was controlling everything that was happening.
If it hadn't been for the mistake at her birth, things wouldn't have gone so wrong. Perhaps Catherine would be in her position today.
But thinking of this, she immediately patted her face. This wouldn't do. If she had truly swapped places with Catherine, then Catherine would have married Zhan Mohan.
This thought immediately sent a cold sweat down Wei Yumeng's spine. She was willing to swap anything, but this was the only thing she was unwilling to trade.