Marry Me Quick
Chapter 704

Chapter 704 It Felt Like a Dream

After Bessalyn left, Ziyue called Muchen when she entered the car.

She had left Muchen's house in a rush to join Bessalyn for hotpot, so she thought of calling him.

When he picked up the phone, he could hear the rustling noise of the car on the other end and immediately asked, "What kept you busy such that you're only returning home now?"

"Ah?" Ziyue's eyes widened in shock. Muchen must have heard the background noises and caught on.

"I just finished work." She couldn't tell him that she had hotpot with Bessalyn.

"Get home early. Be careful on the road. I'll end the call now, okay?"

Since Muchen wanted to end the call in a hurry, she only managed to say goodbye before ending the call.

Hearing the beeping sound, Muchen put down his handphone.

He turned his head around and saw Bessalyn standing against the wall with her shoulders back and head held high as she stared at him intently.

"Once you're back in Country J, never return to Country Z again. Otherwise..." Muchen briefly paused before adding, "You know I can't control myself sometimes."

Bessalyn felt a heavy weight on her chest suffocating her, but she couldn't say a word.

Muchen must have realized that his threat worked, so he didn't stay a second longer and swiftly left.

Seeing his silhouette disappear, Bessalyn quickly ran towards the crowd, fearing that he would go back on his word and chase after her.

Ziyue was driving home. From afar, she saw a car parked outside the villa.

Her face was masked with confusion. Who had come to replace her this time?

If it were Ke, she would have gone straight into the garage.

As she approached the car, she noticed the car plate was a locally registered plate number.

She lifted her head and saw the brightly lit villa. "Park the car in the garage," she informed the bodyguard at the door as she exited the car and passed him the keys.

Before entering, she could hear Zixi's lovely voice saying, "Daddy, this is for you."

His sweet, angelic voice sounded excited.

Ziyue paused for a second before walking in confidently. She saw Zixi seated on the sofa with his back towards her. He wore fluffy blue pajamas that accentuated his small and round figure. Muchen sat opposite Zixi with toys piled up between them.

Muchen was still wearing the same suit from when he left the apartment. He held onto the mouse Zixi handed him in one hand while he protected Zixi with the other in case he fell.

The scene before her eyes was heartwarming and harmonious.

Ziyue had her feet glued to her spot.

She placed her hands over her mouth, afraid to interrupt them with the slightest noise.

She couldn't believe that the man on the phone with her had appeared before her eyes.

It felt like a dream.

Zixi was too engrossed in his play and didn't face her. Hence, he didn't realize she had entered the house.

Muchen lifted his head as if he had sensed something peculiar at the door. Right before his eyes, he saw Ziyue standing at the entrance blankly, one hand holding her handbag and the other covering her mouth. It looked like she wanted to walk forward but halted at the door as she was concerned about something. Her behavior was unusual, and she looked out of sorts.

He looked at Zixi and patted his head. "Mommy is home."

"Ah?" Zixi was left in a daze for a while before he finally caught on to what he meant.

Kids are still developing cognitively, so they replace it hard to switch their attention immediately.

"At the front door," Muchen said as he pointed behind Zixi.

Zixi immediately turned his head and saw Ziyue at the entrance. His dark eyes sparkled in glee as he extended his legs from the sofa to jump down. Luckily, Muchen caught him swiftly and helped him wear his slippers before letting him go.

He described what he did with Muchen and the games they played. Even though Muchen was sitting there the whole time, Yixi had plenty to tell her.

His face lit up with joy as he talked about it.

Ziyue felt her chest tense up as she felt they weren't qualified to be his parents and had not adequately cared for him as well as they should.

She took a deep breath before carrying him into her embrace and walked towards Muchen.

She wanted to ask him why he had returned home unexpectedly. Muchen didn't wait for her to speak as he took Zixi from her.

However, he had a frightening way of carrying Zixi.

Zixi had a tiny physique, while Muchen's hands were large, so he had one hand on Zixi's back and the other onZixi's tummy when he lifted him and darted up the stairs.

When he was lifted, Zixi reached out his hands. "Mom," he called out with fear flickering in his eyes.

Muchen immediately reassured him, "Don't worry. Daddy is holding you tightly. You won't fall."

He slowed down his pace as he comforted Zixi.

Zixi widened his deep black eyes as he stared at him nervously. Eventually, he retreated his hands and held Muchen's wrist as tightly as possible.

Muchen realized how scared Zixi looked, but he was eager to play with the little boy. He chuckled as he lifted him high with his hands underneath his armpit and placed him on his shoulders.

"Grab onto daddy's head, and you wouldn't fall."

As soon as he said that, he could feel Zixi's tiny hands wrap around his forehead.

"Great. We'll now head to the room to shower for bedtime. Hold tight, okay?" Muchen then marched up the stairs quickly.

While Zixi was initially terrified, he slowly felt at ease after realizing he wouldn't fall.

Ziyue watched as they disappeared from the stairs while Zixi's laughter still traveled around the house.

She stood in the living room blankly.

She finally regained her senses after Ke had appeared indiscreetly from the kitchen and walked toward her. "Mrs. Qin, have you had your dinner?" she asked as she passed a glass of water to her.

Muchen had arrived not too long ago. When he came into the house, Zixi was the first one to notice him.

However, she was surprised Zixi could recognize him immediately and pulled his father to play with him on the sofa without letting him rest.

She had gone to the kitchen to get water for herself but noticed that Ziyue had returned.

She glanced outside the kitchen discreetly and saw Ziyue's eyes were filled with mixed emotions, so she decided to wait a while before leaving the kitchen.

"Yes, I've eaten." Ziyue bit her lips and asked, "Why didn't you call me to let me know he's here?"

"Boss has just arrived. I wanted to call you after I got my glass of water," Ke explained.

Ziyue nodded at her.