Xia Haiyu bit her lips subconsciously, not even daring to breathe loudly. She tightened her clothes with both hands and held her breath in concentration.
In the kitchen, Tang Xudong and Zhao Zhiyao continued to talk lightly, their voices were very low, even deliberately lowered, but she could still hear them clearly.
"Zhiyao, that's all I can do."
"I understand, so I have always supported you! Now Hailiu and Xuyao are together and have a baby. We are a family. Of course, we must treat her better!"
"Yes, this is the only way to compensate her!"
Outside the door, Xia Haiyu was confused.
compensate?!
What are they talking about?!
Why is the word "compensation" used?!
Also, what happened to Tang Xudong who has been sending her emails and money on that special day like a daddy-long-legs for the past five years?!
He already knew about her parents' car accident?!
How could he know?!
Is it because he is a lawyer that he knows something about that sensational case?!
Is it really just that simple?!
No, no, no!
Xia Haiyu shook her head repeatedly, intuitively feeling that things were not that simple, and that the truth of the matter must contain a major secret, a secret that she was unwilling to face!
Zhao Zhiyao's voice sounded faintly again, slightly sentimental, "Axu, let the past go. Although it is unfair to Alocasia, it would be better for her not to let her know the truth, so let her and
Let Xu Yao be together happily! After all, they even have children!"
the truth?!
the truth!!!
Xia Haiyu's heartstrings were extremely tight, feeling that the answer she wanted was about to come out.
But--
"Ah, the porridge is ready! Come on, come on, turn off the heat for me!" Zhao Zhiyao suddenly exclaimed, and then all the conversations ended.
In the kitchen, the couple became busy again and stopped continuing the previous topic.
Xia Haiyu was disappointed, but secretly relieved.
Her mood was very complicated, and she seemed to have a premonition that, as Zhao Zhiyao said, it would be better for her if she didn't know some things.
But, she must know!
Because this matter is related to the death of her parents!
She can ignore other things, except this one, absolutely not!
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At half past seven, several people had breakfast together.
Xia Haiyou silently drank the rice porridge specially prepared for her by Zhao Zhiyao. It was filled with nutritious things such as lotus seeds and wolfberry. It tasted very good, but she ate it absentmindedly.
The word "truth" has been lingering in my mind.
The truth...the truth...what is the truth?!
"Alocasia, why are you in a daze all the time? Are you feeling uncomfortable again?!" Tang Xuyao asked anxiously when he saw that she hadn't moved the spoon for a long time.
"Uh...it's nothing..." After regaining consciousness, Xia Haiyu twitched the corner of her mouth and forced a smile.
"You said it's nothing. You don't look too good. You must tell me if you feel uncomfortable!" Tang Xuyao's entire mind was focused on her body, so he lost his usual sharpness and did not think about other aspects at all.
"It's really nothing, just...a little sleepy." She lied casually.
"Sleepy?! Is it because you struggled too much last night?!" Tang Xuyao guessed. Thinking about it, he didn't sleep well last night, let alone her who had been nauseous and vomiting!
He raised his head and looked at Zhao Zhiyao, "Sister-in-law, are all pregnant women like this?!"
"Well, it's easy to get tired in the early stages of pregnancy, so just rest more!"
Tang Xuyao felt relieved a little and turned to look at Xia Haiyu, "You can go back to your room and sleep for a while after breakfast, huh?!"
"Okay." Xia Haitao nodded obediently.
The meal was almost over, and it was almost time for Tang Xudong to go to work. He looked at Tang Xuyao and Xia Haiyu, and said apologetically, "Yao, Haiyu, I'm sorry, I have to go to work. I should have asked for leave these days.
But the office has been very busy recently and I really can’t get away from it.”
"It's okay, brother, you are busy with your business."
"Then I'll leave first. You guys can eat slowly."
"Okay." Tang Xuyao nodded, and suddenly remembered something, "Brother, although you are very busy, you still have to find time to work on the case of Alocasia's parents. The statute of limitations is about to expire. Hurry up.
click it!"
"Yeah...I will."
Tang Xudong stood up and left the dining table. The moment he turned around, a trace of gloom flashed in his eyes.
Zhao Zhiyao also got up and went to the study to help Tang Xudong get his briefcase and laptop, and straightened his tie before sending him out.
When leaving, Zhao Zhiyao stood on tiptoe and gently touched Tang Xudong's cheek. From a distance, it looked like she was giving him a kiss on the cheek, but in fact she said to him, "It's all over!"
Tang Xudong was slightly startled, then lowered his head to meet his wife's gaze. What was entangled in each other's gaze was understanding and sympathy.
He nodded and secretly made a decision: Tonight, just tonight, he will destroy all the materials in the study and let everything truly go away!
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At the other end of the dining table, Xia Haiyu was immersed in his own thoughts again.
She just saw Zhao Zhiyao helping Tang Xudong get his briefcase and laptop, taking them out of the study. Yes, the study. If there are any secrets, that should be the most likely place to hide documents!
She must find a way to enter the study!
Tang Xudong went to work, and Zhao Zhiyao would go to the children's room to take care of Xueer later. She wouldn't be out for thirty or forty minutes, so... she still had to send Tang Xuyao away!
"Alocasia...Alocasia...Why are you distracted again..." Tang Xuyao's heart was hanging again.
"I...want to eat plum blossoms." Xia Haiyu said without thinking.
Tang Xuyao was stunned for a moment, "Hua Mei?! That sour thing?!"
"Yeah!" She nodded vigorously.
He patted the back of her hand and said, "Okay, I'll buy it right away."
Tang Xuyao ran out without a trace of doubt or hesitation. Xia Haitao couldn't help but feel guilty. Just for her pack of plums, he had to drive far away to buy it. However, she had no other choice.
.
Soon, the huge villa became quiet. Xia Haiyu quietly sneaked up to the second floor and entered the study smoothly...