Addicted to Love, Mr. Fu’s Newly Married Wife

Chapter 1554 Grievance

What Xu Xiaoxiao didn't know was the reason why Fu Yanchen didn't want to go on a business trip.

She sat quietly in the passenger seat, her eyes occasionally glancing at the ever-changing street scenes outside the car window. The colorful shop signs and hurried pedestrians became a blurred background in her eyes.

Her mind was completely drawn to the man beside her, but at this moment, she was still unaware of the complex and hidden emotions deep in Fu Yanchen's heart.

The car drove on the smooth road for a while, and the relaxed atmosphere in the car quietly changed over time.

Fu Yanchen kept his lips tightly pursed, his eyes occasionally falling on Xu Xiaoxiao, then quickly looking away, as if something was rolling in his throat but he couldn't say it.

Finally, he took a deep breath, as if mustering up all his courage, and broke the silence with a muffled voice.

"Xiaoxiao," his voice was low and carried a hint of subtle nervousness, like a leaf falling on a calm lake, instantly stirring up ripples, "I don't want to be with you just because you're pregnant."

His fingers tapped unconsciously on the steering wheel in a somewhat disordered rhythm, as if it was an outward expression of his inner emotions at the moment.

Xu Xiaoxiao was slightly startled, turned around, her eyes full of confusion and puzzlement.

She saw Fu Yanchen's profile, the tense lines and slightly furrowed brows, which made her realize that what he was about to say next did not seem simple.

"The reason I... don't want to leave you isn't because you're pregnant, but because... I finally have the chance to be with you legitimately."

Xu Xiaoxiao,,,,

Fu Yanchen continued, each word seeming to be squeezed out from the depths of his heart, "From the day I brought you back to the Fu family, I have longed to be by your side all the time, to understand your every preference, every little habit, to participate in every bit of your life, but... I'm afraid... I'm afraid..."

"Before, for various reasons, I didn't have this opportunity. Now that you're pregnant, it feels like a godsend to me. It allows me to legitimately stay by your side and cultivate our relationship."

His voice gradually lowered, as if he was afraid of hearing the answer he didn't want to face, but he couldn't help but want to ask: "But... I feel that you smile at me... Do you understand?... Do you... don't like being with me?"

When he said the last sentence, there was a hint of panic and uneasiness in his eyes, like a child groping in the dark, afraid of hearing a negative answer.

Xu Xiaoxiao listened to Fu Yanchen's sincere yet somewhat fragile words, and her heart felt as if being gently stroked by a gentle hand, and layers of warmth appeared in her heart.

It was then that she suddenly realized that this man who always appeared strong and confident actually had such delicate and deep emotions deep in his heart.

She gently stretched out her hand and placed it on Fu Yanchen's hand that was tightly gripping the steering wheel, feeling the warmth and slight trembling of his palm.

Her eyes were filled with tenderness and determination, and she smiled and said, "Yan Chen, how could I not like the feeling of being with you? Every moment with you, I feel extremely happy and at ease. I was too slow before and didn't notice these delicate thoughts in your heart. From now on, I will cherish the time we spend together even more, and will work hard to respond to your deep affection."

When Fu Yanchen heard Xu Xiaoxiao's words, his tense body gradually relaxed, and the corners of his mouth unconsciously raised a small arc.

He turned his head and looked at Xu Xiaoxiao's sincere and gentle eyes, and his heart seemed to be filled with a warm current.

He gently held Xu Xiaoxiao's hand, placed it next to his cheek, and felt her warmth and softness.

"Xiaoxiao, thank you."

His voice was choked with sobs, as if he was moved by this sudden understanding and response. "From now on, no matter what we encounter, we must face it together and overcome every difficulty together, okay?"

Xu Xiaoxiao nodded vigorously, her eyes slightly red.

She leaned towards Fu Yanchen's shoulder and said softly, "Okay, let's go together."

The car continued to move on the road, and the sunlight shone through the window onto them, casting a warm and beautiful light and shadow.

Xu Xiaoxiao tilted her head slightly and her eyes fell on Fu Yanchen who was concentrating on driving.

The sunlight filtered through the car window, gently shining onto his chiseled profile, giving him a faint golden halo.

But at this moment, this face, which should have been mature and steady, revealed a unique childishness in Xu Xiaoxiao's eyes.

Ever since she became pregnant, Fu Yanchen seemed to have been changed by some magical power.

The man who usually acts decisively and makes decisions in the business world has now become a little "sensitive and sentimental".

He would worry about the outcome of a small action of his, be depressed for a long time because of a careless word he said, and even act like a child and throw a tantrum for no reason.

For example, just now in the car, his words about staying by her side to cultivate feelings, and his inquiry with a hint of grievance, made Xu Xiaoxiao feel that he was the one who had extreme emotional fluctuations after becoming pregnant.

Thinking of this, Xu Xiaoxiao couldn't help but laugh softly. The laughter was as clear as a silver bell, echoing softly in the carriage.

When Fu Yanchen heard the laughter, he turned around and looked at her with a hint of confusion and dissatisfaction in his eyes, as if asking, "What are you laughing at?" Xu Xiaoxiao quickly restrained her smile, shook her head gently, and signaled him to concentrate on driving.

The car slowly stopped at the door of the restaurant. Xu Xiaoxiao opened the door first and was about to step out when she suddenly remembered what Fu Yanchen said in the car.

Those affectionate words, like a warm spring breeze, gently blew into her heart. She hesitated for a moment, then took the initiative to turn around and took Fu Yanchen's arm.

Fu Yanchen was obviously stunned by Xu Xiaoxiao's sudden action. He lowered his head slightly and looked at Xu Xiaoxiao's hand that was holding his arm, with a hint of surprise and emotion in his eyes.

Then he gently held Xu Xiaoxiao's hand with his other hand. His hands were warm and strong, as if conveying a silent promise.

"Xiaoxiao," Fu Yanchen's voice was low and gentle, with a barely perceptible tremor, "You make me feel so happy."

Xu Xiaoxiao raised her head and looked into Fu Yanchen's affectionate eyes, and a warm current surged in her heart. She smiled gently and said, "Silly, I will accompany you more often like this in the future."

The two walked into the restaurant hand in hand. The restaurant was decorated with soft lights and melodious music, creating a warm and romantic atmosphere.

The waiter greeted them warmly and led them to a table by the window.

After sitting down, Fu Yanchen still held Xu Xiaoxiao's hand tightly, as if she would disappear if he let go.

He looked at the menu carefully, then gently asked Xu Xiaoxiao: "Xiaoxiao, what do you want to eat? You are the boss today, so you have the final say."

Xu Xiaoxiao looked at Fu Yanchen's serious expression and felt both funny and warm in her heart.

She pointed to several dishes on the menu and said, "I want to eat all of these, but don't order too much, otherwise it will be wasted."

Fu Yanchen smiled and nodded, then said to the waiter, "Just do as she says and serve her favorite dessert."

The waiter smiled, wrote down the menu, and then turned and left.

Xu Xiaoxiao looked at Fu Yanchen and joked, "You're treating me better and better now. You're almost spoiling me like a little princess."

Fu Yanchen gently scratched her nose and said, "You are my little princess. I am willing to spoil you like this for the rest of my life."

At this moment, the hustle and bustle in the restaurant seemed to have nothing to do with them. They only had eyes for each other, enjoying this sweet and wonderful time in this warm atmosphere.

Xu Xiaoxiao tilted her head slightly, gently pinching a corner of the menu in her hand, her eyes focused on the names of the exquisite dishes, and imagining in her mind how those delicacies would taste when they entered her mouth.

The warm yellow light in the restaurant shone on her, creating a soft halo for her, making her look even more gentle and charming.

Just as she was immersed in her fantasy of delicious food, Fu Yanchen's low and somewhat serious words beside her broke the silence like a sudden splash on the calm lake.

Fu Yanchen sat up slightly, folded his hands on the table, and locked his gaze on Xu Xiaoxiao, his eyes intertwined with expectation and a hint of barely perceptible loneliness. He slowly said, "Xiaoxiao, can I... tell you a few words from the heart?"

Xu smiled, "Of course."

"Xiaoxiao, I really hope you can be like other women, act like a spoiled child occasionally, or act a little bit pretentious, or get into trouble outside or something."

Xu Xiaoxiao, what kind of logic is this from Fu Yanchen?

"Xiaoxiao, look at you, you always think of everything for me, and you are so considerate. Sometimes I feel that you are only with me for the sake of the child. You... don't care about me in your heart." There was a hint of helplessness and disappointment in his voice.

The corners of Xu Xiaoxiao's mouth, which were originally slightly raised, froze in an instant. She seemed to be under a spell, and she remained in the posture of looking at the menu, her eyes full of shock and confusion.

After a long while, she slowly turned her head and her eyes fell on Fu Yanchen's angular yet childish face. She couldn't help but murmur in her heart:

"Is this Fu Yanchen a masochist? Otherwise, why would he make such a strange request?"

In her opinion, acting coquettishly and being "dramatic" seem to be behaviors that only women who lack a sense of security or want to deliberately attract other people's attention will have. She has always believed that sincerity and mutual understanding are the most important things when two people get along.

Fu Yanchen looked at Xu Xiaoxiao's dazed and slightly confused expression, sighed softly, and the loneliness in his eyes became even more intense.

He slowly leaned forward, as if to get closer to Xu Xiaoxiao, and the distance between them was unknowingly shortened a lot.

The voice was low and slightly aggrieved, as if expressing the dissatisfaction and loss in his heart.

"Xiaoxiao, you..."

He paused, as if he was having trouble speaking, but he mustered up the courage to continue, "Think about it carefully. Since you came back, have you ever called me? Have you ever chatted with me?"

His eyes were fixed on Xu Xiaoxiao, as if he wanted to find the answer from her eyes.

His eyes revealed not only questions, but also a hint of desire and expectation, hoping that Xu Xiaoxiao would realize that their relationship had become somewhat distant.

His fingers tapped unconsciously on the table, the rhythm a little disordered, as if it was an outward expression of his inner emotions at the moment.

As Xu Xiaoxiao listened to Fu Yanchen's words, some images gradually emerged in her mind.

Recently, because of her pregnancy, she has focused more on the baby. She also feels that she should be more independent and not cause too much trouble to Fu Yanchen, so she rarely takes the initiative to disturb him.

Every time Fu Yanchen called her or sent her a message, she responded politely and concisely. She rarely took the initiative to start a conversation because she felt that since they saw each other every day, wouldn't it be better to say anything face to face?

As Fu Yanchen spoke, the corners of his mouth turned down slightly, like a child complaining about his grievances.

He thought of Xu Xiaoxiao when she was a child. She always followed him timidly and would do whatever he said. Although the way they got along back then was completely different from now, at least he could feel her dependence on him.

Now, although Xu Xiaoxiao was very gentle to him, that sense of dependence was becoming weaker and weaker.

I'm always busy at work, often working late into the night, sometimes so busy I don't even have time to eat. You never even call me to check on my work or ask if I need help. Even when I'm too busy to come home, you never say a word, as if it's none of your business.

Fu Yanchen's voice gradually became lower, as if shrouded in a layer of faint sadness.

He recalled the days when he worked overtime at the company until late at night. The office lights were brightly on, and he was the only one busy in front of the computer screen.

He wished so much that he could receive a call from Xu Xiaoxiao at this moment. Even a simple question like "When will you come back" would make him feel extremely warm. However, it never happened.

Xu Xiaoxiao listened to Fu Yanchen's sincere yet somewhat fragile words, and her heart felt as if being gently caressed by a gentle hand. While she felt layers of warmth, she was also filled with self-blame.

She gently put down the menu, reached out and held Fu Yanchen's hand, feeling the warmth and slight trembling of his palm. Her eyes were filled with apology and tenderness, and she said softly, "Yanchen, I'm sorry, I ignored your feelings. I always thought independence was good for you, but I didn't expect it to make you have such thoughts. I'm afraid it will affect your work."

She leaned slightly towards Fu Yanchen, resting her head lightly on his shoulder, and continued, "In the future, I will take the initiative to call you more often, share my life with you more, and act coquettishly with you appropriately, so that you can feel how much I care about you. Don't think that I don't care about you anymore. In my heart, you have always been the most important."

When Fu Yanchen heard Xu Xiaoxiao's words, his tense body gradually relaxed, and the corners of his mouth unconsciously raised a small arc.

He gently put his arm around Xu Xiaoxiao's shoulders and said, "This is my Xiaoxiao. No matter what happens in the future, we must communicate more, okay?"

Xu Xiaoxiao nodded vigorously and said, "Okay, let's pinky promise." As she spoke, she stretched out her little finger and hooked it with Fu Yanchen's little finger.

In the restaurant, a warm atmosphere spread around them, and they became more determined to each other through this small interaction.

Xu Xiaoxiao,,,