“No One’s Allowed to Leave.”

Hearing Fang Zhou’s promise, Qiao Sisi’s face lit up with joy, her demeanor transforming as if a wilted flower had been revived with water.

She nodded eagerly, “Alright, as you say.”

As long as he agreed to go to the hospital with her, everything would be fine.

Unfortunately, things weren’t as simple as she hoped.

The two women in the greenhouse shook their heads, voicing their disapproval.

“No, you can’t go with her.”

Chu Xinran, anxious, stepped forward to grab Fang Zhou’s arm, but he defensively stepped back, his gaze wary.

“Please keep your distance.”

Chu Xinran froze, watching his other hand rest in Qiao Sisi’s, as if holding hands with her was natural.

Her eyes showed vulnerability, softly pleading, “Brother Fang Zhou, how can you be with her?”

Anyone but Qiao Sisi.

She was the one who planned to kidnap you.

She wanted to keep you on the plateau, away from everyone…

Despair flickered in Chu Xinran’s heart; had Fang Zhou really forgotten everything?

Qin Yun, more composed, used a more logical argument.

“Aren’t you Han Xi’s husband? Going for a paternity test with another woman seems absurd.”

Privately, Qin Yun didn’t want Fang Zhou to take the test. If it confirmed paternity, he’d be tied to Qiao Sisi, reducing her chances with him.

Her intuition told her Qiao Sisi had ulterior motives.

But with Fang Zhou not recognizing her, she could only use Han Xi as an excuse.

Qin Yun knew how absurd her words sounded, but it was the only reason that might sway him.

Fang Zhou hesitated, thinking of Han Xi, uncertain.

Behind him, Qiao Sisi wouldn’t let them have their way, quickly feigning pain, releasing his hand to clutch her stomach, groaning.

“Ouch, my stomach hurts…”

Her face contorted in pain, forehead beaded with sweat.

Her voice weakened, losing its earlier strength.

Fang Zhou panicked, forgetting his thoughts, rushing to support Qiao Sisi, worriedly asking, “Are you okay? Should we go to the hospital?”

He’d heard early pregnancy was risky for miscarriage, dangerous for the mother.

Qiao Sisi nodded, leaning into him, urging, “Take me to the hospital.”

Chu Xinran and Qin Yun exchanged skeptical glances.

How convenient? Stomach pain right now?

No one believed it wasn’t intentional.

Qin Yun stepped forward, supporting Qiao Sisi’s other side, gently offering, “Let me check.”

“I’m a doctor; I won’t harm you.”

Qiao Sisi, terrified, clung to Fang Zhou’s collar, rejecting Qin Yun, “No, you’ll hurt me! Stay away!”

Her actions and words screamed her distrust of Qin Yun, as if her mere presence was a threat.

Qin Yun sighed, explaining, “I’m a doctor; why would I harm you?”

“No, I’m carrying his child. You hate me, wishing us both dead. Stay away!”

Qiao Sisi shook her head, burying her face in Fang Zhou’s chest, looking fragile and pitiful.

Qin Yun raised her hands, showing she held nothing.

“See, I have nothing. How could I harm you?”

You’re not carrying gold or a crown prince; why would I risk myself?

That’s what Qin Yun wanted to say.

Even if it was Fang Zhou’s child, she’d think twice before acting. Last time, he nearly went mad over Fang Wenjing; she wouldn’t dare act rashly.

In truth, Qin Yun felt she was the most wronged.

She did the most, endured the most criticism, yet received no thanks.

Qiao Sisi still shook her head, refusing to look at Qin Yun, speaking into Fang Zhou’s chest, “I only trust you. Take me to the hospital, please?”

In his arms, she felt fragile, her vulnerability palpable.

Fang Zhou’s temples throbbed, a headache brewing, as if something was trying to surface.

Suppressing it, he gently pulled Qiao Sisi from his embrace, supporting her arm, “Alright, I’ll take you.”

They moved to leave, needing the other women to step aside.

“Please move.”

His brief words conveyed his resolve, his gaze like a judge, ready to deliver a verdict.

“Have you considered she might be faking it?”

Chu Xinran frowned, exposing Qiao Sisi’s deceit.

How could it be so coincidental? A few words, then stomach pain?

She suspected it was an excuse for alone time with Fang Zhou.

“Saving a life is a noble deed.”

His expression unchanged, he steadily supported Qiao Sisi, determined.

Chu Xinran’s gaze darkened, stepping aside.

Qin Yun chuckled, unbothered by their hospital visit.

“Go ahead, I’ll join you.”

Qiao Sisi immediately protested.

“No, you’ll conspire with the doctors!”

Fang Zhou didn’t want to delay, gripping her arm, leading her out.

“Just us.”

Seeing Fang Zhou heed Qiao Sisi, Qin Yun clenched her fists, frustrated.

But fate intervened. As they reached the greenhouse door, a cold voice stopped them.

“No one’s allowed to leave.”