Rumor Has It That I’m Pregnant with His Highness’ Child

Chapter 628: Confession (1)

Translator: Atlas Studios Editor: Atlas Studios

Rain pattered down, and a cold wind brushed her cheeks.

Yu Niaoniao felt cold and hungry, and her footsteps became heavier.

She called the man’s name over and over.

“Ah Juan, Ah Juan…”

In the deep night, only the shadows of trees swaying in the wind and rain could be seen.

That person never appeared.

After walking for an unknown period of time, the last strength in Yu Niaoniao’s body had been exhausted.

The ground was wet and slippery. She staggered and fell, the oil-paper umbrella tumbling to the side.

This time, she did not get up as quickly as she had during the day.

She almost gave up on herself and lay on the ground, letting the rain wet her. Tears rolled down her face and rolled into the mud.

“Ah Juan, don’t leave me behind.”

Her eyes filled with tears, and her vision blurred. Her choked voice was mixed with the sound of the rain.

The rain that had been falling suddenly disappeared.

Yu Niaoniao thought that the rain had stopped.

However, when she looked up, she saw Xiao Juan standing in front of her.

He had arrived at some point, holding the oil-paper umbrella with one hand.

The umbrella blocked the wind and rain above Yu Niaoniao.

Yu Niaoniao looked at him in a daze. She wondered if she was dreaming.

“Ah Juan, is it really you?”

Xiao Juan bent his knees and squatted down. He turned his back to her. “Come up. I’ll carry you back.” Yu Niaoniao did not move. “Didn’t you leave?”

Xiao Juan had indeed left.

He did not want Niaoniao to be injured because of him again. He did not want to be a burden to her.

Only by leaving him could Niaoniao live a stable life.

But he didn’t get far before he turned back.

Because he was worried about Niaoniao.

She was alone in the deep mountains and forests. What if she encountered wild beasts or bad people?

He had originally planned to quietly hide in the shadows and protect Niaoniao until he was sure that she was really safe.

When he returned to the Mountain God Temple and saw Niaoniao’s sad appearance, intense heartache and regret instantly welled up in his heart, causing him to temporarily forget the thought of leaving.

Facing Niaoniao’s question, Xiao Juan did not know how to answer.

Just as he was debating whether to tell the truth, he felt a weight on his back.

Niaoniao was already hugging him while on his back.

She wrapped her arms around his neck. The tears on her face had yet to dry, but she was smiling.

“That’s great. You didn’t leave. You didn’t abandon me.”

Xiao Juan’s heart softened.

He thought he was leaving for her own good, but in her eyes, it was

abandonment.

Was he protecting her? Or hurting her?

Xiao Juan fell into deep self-blame and guilt.

Yu Niaoniao let go of him and raised her hand to wipe the tears off her face.

“Get up. I don’t need you to carry me.”

Xiao Juan thought that she was angry at him for leaving. He was about to say something when he heard her continue.

“The wound on your back hasn’t healed yet. If you really carry me back, you’ll probably have to lie on the ground halfway.”

Xiao Juan said, “I’m fine. I can carry you back.”

Yu Niaoniao said, “Forget it. I don’t want to bully the injured. You can carry me after you recover.”

Xiao Juan had no choice but to stand up.

He held the oil-paper umbrella and walked back with Niaoniao.

At this moment, Niaoniao’s footsteps were brisk and she looked like she was in a good mood.

“I thought you were gone just now and would never come back. You scared me to death.”

She sounded relieved.

Xiao Juan said softly, “I’m sorry.”

Yu Niaoniao recalled how worried she was just now and could not help but feel a little angry.

She turned to glare at the man beside her and accused angrily.

“Didn’t you promise me before? You have to stay in the temple and wait for me to come back. Why did you run out without a word? Do you know that you’re still running a fever? What would I do if you had an accident?”

Xiao Juan did not dare to look into her eyes.

He looked down at the ground. “I was worried about you and wanted to look for you.”

Yu Niaoniao hurriedly asked, “Don’t tell me you went down the mountain? You weren’t discovered, were you?”

Xiao Juan shook his head, indicating that he did not.

Yu Niaoniao was relieved. “That’s good. You don’t know, but the authorities are looking for you everywhere now. You have to hide well. Don’t be discovered by them.”

Xiao Juan replied softly, “Okay.”

Yu Niaoniao touched the back of his hand. It still felt hot.

She couldn’t help but speed up. She had to get back quickly.

When they returned to the Mountain God Temple, Yu Niaoniao lit the fire again and took out the herbs she had bought..