Mo Nuan laughed at his actions, softly murmuring, “Lu Chen, we really have a baby.” Just a little while ago, she had been troubled by the difficulty of getting pregnant, and now this wonderful surprise had come so soon.

In less than six months, they had gone from a whirlwind marriage to navigating emotional turmoil, falling in love, and now expecting a child. It hadn’t been dramatic or extravagant, just quietly fulfilling. More than once, she felt grateful for the decision to follow him into this new life.

“That’s amazing, that’s amazing, that’s amazing,” Lu Chen repeated, seemingly at a loss for how to express his emotions.

Mo Nuan noticed...