If You Could Hear My Heart

Chaomu thought, Fourth Brother must have really liked it.

With a “click,” the photo was taken.

Bai Man took the phone and smiled. “Chaomu, you have a good skill in taking photos. Thank you.”

“You’re welcome.” Xu Chaomu smiled.

The saleswoman glanced at Xu Chaomu and said with a smile, “I’ve never met this Miss before.”

Xiaofeng said, “She’s Shen Chi’s younger sister. Later, help her pick a bridesmaid dress, something prettier.”

“Oh, it’s Shen Chi’s younger sister, no wonder she’s so pretty and has such a gentle character. I’ll pick out a few dresses later, guaranteed to be beautiful,” said the saleswoman with a laugh.

Chaomu held her forehead, where was she gentle…

This was the first time someone had called her gentle; it truly blinded her titanium-alloy eyes.

Bai Man didn’t speak; she calmly sent the photo, probably chatting away happily with Shen Chi.

Xiaofeng asked, “Miss Bai, would you like to try other styles?”

It was only then that Bai Man looked up and smiled gently, “No need, I quite like this one. I’ll see what Shen Chi thinks. If he doesn’t think it looks good, I’ll try some others.”

“Okay.”

Shortly after, probably the text message arrived, Bai Man danced with joy, showing her phone.

“Xiaofeng, he says it looks very good, let’s choose this one.”

“Really?” Xiaofeng leaned in closer.

Chaomu also saw the message, which was quite long. She glanced over it briefly.

The general idea was: The wedding dress is very beautiful, especially on you. You are the most beautiful bride, I love you.

Chaomu curled her lips, feeling upset inside. The last three words, especially, were glaring at her.

The one he liked the most, cared about the most, was indeed Bai Man.

Only to Bai Man would he say those words “I love you.”

Bai Man was the cherished love he held in the palm of his hands.

To other women, including her, it was just for fun.

The pain in her heart grew more intense as if it were being twisted by a knife. Despite warning herself time and again not to think about him, she just couldn’t change.

Forgetting someone was not so easy.

But she was sure she would forget him, definitely.

Compared to Chaomu’s dejection, Bai Man’s smile appeared even brighter.

Xiaofeng teased, “Miss Bai, you and Shen Chi are really enviable. I wonder when I will find a man as good as Shen Chi.”

“You will, just keep trying harder,” Bai Man said with a smile.

The salesgirl also laughed, “Miss Bai and Shen Chi are truly a match made in heaven, one stunningly gorgeous, the other handsome and dashing, truly enviable.”

“Alright, since he also likes this wedding dress, then let’s go with this one, no need for alterations, and no need to try others. Help find some dresses for Chaomu,” Bai Man said.

“Alright.”

After speaking, Bai Man went into the VIP changing room first to change out of the wedding dress.

The salesgirl was picking out dresses for Chaomu by the racks, showing each one to her.

“Miss, what color do you like? This pale lotus-colored lace dress is nice; would you like to try it on first? It’s our latest model, exclusively customized.”

“Pretty good, I can,” Chaomu nodded, expressionless.

Chaomu was somewhat distracted; the words “I love you” echoed in her mind…

Was she caring too much? Why should she care…

But seeing the person she deeply loved say “I love you” to another woman, she really cared a lot.

“Then okay, Miss, let’s try this one first. If you’re not satisfied, there are many more styles to try slowly,” the salesgirl was particularly enthusiastic and gentle.

Just as the salesgirl had put on white gloves and was about to take the dress off the rack, suddenly there came the sound of vomiting from the VIP changing room!

“Ugh…”

Xiaofeng was the first to react, immediately knocking on the door of the changing room.

“Miss Bai, what’s wrong with you? Do you feel unwell? Please open the door.”

“Ugh…” Only the sound of distressing vomiting answered her.

Xiaofeng knocked desperately, “Miss Bai, Miss Bai…”

The salesgirl also ran over anxiously, “Miss Bai, what’s wrong?”

Chaomu stood there stunned, blinking her large eyes.

Wave after wave of vomiting sounds, striking fear into those who heard.

It took a long while before the noise inside stopped.

A feeble voice from Bai Man came from inside, “It’s nothing… just suddenly felt a bit nauseous.”

Xiaofeng knocked anxiously, “Miss Bai, please open the door, should we go to the hospital? Did you get food poisoning?”

At that moment, the door finally opened.

Bai Man leaned against the door frame; she had already changed her clothes, but her face was ashen, devoid of any color.

“I don’t know, just suddenly felt very uncomfortable, a fierce churning in my stomach,” Bai Man said, frowning and holding her chest.

The salesgirl urged worriedly, “Xiaofeng, we should still take Miss Bai to the hospital to check.”

Xiaofeng helped Bai Man up, “Alright, I’ll take Miss Bai right away. Package the wedding dress carefully.”

“Sure, certainly.”

Chaomu also followed, “I’ll accompany my sister-in-law to the hospital as well, we can come back another time to pick out dresses.”

Xiaofeng nodded, “That’s good, Chaomu, come with us, you can also help me look after her.”

Bai Man shook her head, “Chaomu, you should go back to school, don’t delay your time for this. I’m fine.”

“I’m not at ease, I’d rather accompany you,” Chaomu insisted.

In the end, Chaomu was too kind; despite not liking the woman in front of her, she didn’t want to see her suffering.

Just as Chaomu finished speaking, Bai Man broke free from Xiaofeng’s hold and “ugh…” once more, rushed to the trash can and vomited nonstop.

After a moment of thought, Chaomu softly asked, “Xiaofeng… could Miss Bai be pregnant?”

“Ah?” Xiaofeng looked surprised, then after a moment, her expression turned to delight, “Is it? Hey, now that you mention it, it could really be possible.”

Chaomu forced a smile at the corners of her lips.

Xiaofeng immediately went to Bai Man’s side and patted her on the back.

“Miss Bai, feeling any better? Have some water.”

She unscrewed the water bottle and handed it to Bai Man.

Bai Man took it, finally feeling a bit more comfortable.

“It’s okay, let’s go. Probably food poisoning, I felt uncomfortable and wanted to throw up ever since drinking milk this morning. Let’s get some medicine at the hospital.”

Xiaofeng supported Bai Man, her eyes bright with a smile, “Miss Bai, maybe… you’re pregnant?”

“Pregnant?” Bai Man looked up, “You mean, maybe I’m pregnant?”

“Yes, you should think positively. Like, you can calculate, how long has it been since your last period? When was the last time you and Shen Chi, you know…”

Xiaofeng deliberately lowered her voice, yet Chaomu still overheard.

Pain surged tumultuously in her chest; she clenched her teeth, yet her face remained calm.

Bai Man blushed and slapped Xiaofeng’s hand lightly, “Always saying such indecent things. Let’s just go to the hospital to check. But to tell you the truth, I indeed didn’t have my period last month…”