Zhan Mohan was not surprised by Kai's change of heart. Indeed, after learning that Catherine was truly pregnant, Kai chose to drop the appeal.
"I don't know if you deliberately sowed discord between me and Linlin before, but it doesn't matter anymore. I want you to help me withdraw the appeal."
Kai stared at Zhan Mohan with unwavering determination and fearlessness.
He was ready to confront Zhan Mohan head-on. If Zhan Mohan refused, he would not cooperate with the police investigation at all.
However, Zhan Mohan looked at him and did not make things difficult, merely nodding, "Alright."
Kai was somewhat surprised by this straightforwardness. He truly hadn't expected Zhan Mohan to be so accommodating.
But Zhan Mohan continued, "This time, for the sake of the child, Yu Meng and I will not pursue the previous matters. However, if Catherine still intends to continue harming Yu Meng, I will not let her off."
Kai lowered his head. He himself did not know if Catherine would give up because of the pregnancy. She was so stubborn, and it was precisely her stubbornness that led her to do so many things.
"I understand," Kai said softly.
Imprisoned, he was unable to control everything happening outside. He could only await a turn of events and Catherine's choice.
For the first time, he felt so helpless. He knew Catherine was truly pregnant, yet as a father, he couldn't be by her side, nor could he offer any help.
Looking at Kai's demeanor, Zhan Mohan felt a rare sense of understanding for his feelings. If he and Wei Yu Meng were in such a situation, he would surely feel terrible as well.
Zhan Mohan did not linger. After stating his business, he turned and left.
Upon hearing the news of Catherine's pregnancy, Mu Linjing rushed to Wei Yu Meng to confirm, and was greatly surprised.
"This is too coincidental. It's true that good people don't live long, while bad people keep escaping. Yu Meng, are you really going to let her off? She hurt you so much before."
Mu Linjing was indignant. She didn't care about Catherine's fate; one thing was one thing.
Wei Yu Meng shook her head, "I'm not letting her off. It's just a temporary truce for now. I think with her current condition, she won't have the energy to cause trouble."
Mu Linjing pouted, "She's really lucky to get pregnant at this time. Haven't you considered that the doctor might be colluding with her?"
"It shouldn't be. We've checked. That doctor had no prior connection with Catherine. Besides, Catherine was in a critical condition when she was taken to the hospital. A little later, and she might not have survived. She has no reason to gamble with her own life."
Wei Yu Meng still believed that if Catherine had even a shred of conscience, she wouldn't have risked her life and the child's. It just meant that she herself didn't even know about the pregnancy.
The whole thing could only be described as a complete accident.
"But now it's over. All our efforts are in vain. Kai definitely won't appeal anymore. She's escaped once again."
Mu Linjing looked displeased. To her, Catherine's fate was secondary to that of her good friend, Wei Yu Meng.
"Alright, since it has happened, and we can't change fate, why not enjoy these few days of rare peace?"
"Why do you sound so philosophical these days?" Mu Linjing found it incredible.
Wei Yu Meng sighed. When she was constantly engaged in schemes with Catherine, a period of peace was incredibly precious to her.
Under Song Lijun's care, Catherine's health recovered quickly. Aside from the pregnancy, all other discomforts had almost completely healed.
Now, she truly had to thank this unexpected child. If not for it, the situation would not have improved, and Kai would not have changed his mind.
However, this was not entirely a good thing, as she didn't even know who the father of the child was.
She had had interactions with both Kai and Director Gu. And now, given her circumstances, it was impossible to conduct a paternity test through Director Gu.
But if it turned out that the child was not Kai's, what would she do then?
Catherine gently touched her belly. Perhaps it was due to the pregnancy, but for a moment, she couldn't bring herself to fight with Wei Yu Meng.
Although Song Lijun suspected the child was most likely Kai's, she still followed Feng Zhenhua's suggestion and obtained Kai's blood sample from the detention center.
When Kai learned of this, he did not object. He understood that after being detained for so long, it was understandable for Song Lijun and Feng Zhenhua to want to confirm the child's paternity.
Therefore, he was very cooperative.
"Linlin," Song Lijun said, approaching Catherine.
"Mom, why are you here?"
"Of course, I'm here to see you, and for another matter." Song Lijun said to Catherine with a serious expression, "I went to the police station and obtained Kai's blood sample."
Hearing Song Lijun say this, Catherine understood that Song Lijun wanted to confirm if the child was truly Kai's.
"Linlin, pregnancy is a major event, so your father and I think it's best to be cautious."
However, Catherine became nervous. If the test results showed the child wasn't Kai's, what would she do?
"Mom, I don't think we need to go to such lengths. Besides, I haven't been in contact with any other men. Do you suspect I have other men, Mom?"
Song Lijun quickly explained, "Mom doesn't mean that. Isn't this just a precaution?"
Catherine lowered her head, "I know. After what happened before, Mom and Dad don't trust me anymore. I brought this upon myself."
As she spoke, she fell into self-reproach, tears welling up in her eyes.
Song Lijun, who already felt sorry for her, felt even more heartbroken seeing her like this.
"Alright, since you are so sure, your parents shouldn't interfere to this extent. Since Kai is the father of the child, we will naturally try our best to restore his freedom quickly and get you married."
Catherine nodded, "Then I'll trouble Mom and Dad."
Song Lijun stayed with Catherine for a while longer before going to take care of Feng Zhenhua.
Although Catherine prevented Song Lijun from conducting a paternity test, she herself still wanted to know everything. Therefore, she kept Kai's blood sample, wanting to know if the child was truly Kai's.
After confirming that Song Lijun had left, she returned to the hospital and walked towards the paternity testing department.