After Marrying the Officer Chapter 1198: 1197: Xia Chuyi's Sudden Situation?

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Previously on After Marrying the Officer...
Xia Chuyi finalized her business contracts and prepared to travel back to Beijing. Meanwhile, Mother Xia repeatedly confronted Uncle Xia to demand better treatment for his niece, Xia Lianlian, despite his firm refusals. Aunt Xia returned to find Mother Xia pestering her husband and was left fuming at the audacity of the woman. Upon her arrival, an unsuspecting Xia Chuyi sensed the tension but assumed her aunt’s concern for her hunger was reflected in the pastries sitting on the table.

Aunt Xia let out a silent sigh and reluctantly passed it to her, remarking, “Take it. If it doesn't taste right, eat just a little. I'll make something fresh for you once we're home.”

Xia Chuyi grinned and replied, “Okay.”

Next, she grabbed the pastry box, selected a piece of peach shortbread, and slipped it into her mouth.

The moment the peach shortbread hit her tongue, an odd flavor struck her.

Yet, since Aunt Xia had picked it out for her, she forced it down and commented, “The flavor is a tad off, for sure…”

“What? Truly off? I warned you…” Aunt Xia flared up briefly, then quickly shifted, adding, “I mentioned it tasted awful—don't eat it, don't eat it!”

With that, she snatched back the pastry box and shoved it at Uncle Xia, gesturing for him to discard it.

While passing the box to Uncle Xia, Aunt Xia shot him a fierce glare.

That glare conveyed: Look, Zhao Chunxiao never brings anything positive—even pastries turn into trouble!

Xia Chuyi completely missed the subtle exchange between Uncle Xia and Aunt Xia.

She had no choice; recently, Xia Chuyi noticed major shifts in her stomach and eating habits.

For one, her appetite had skyrocketed out of nowhere.

For another, she grew fussier, devouring plenty of fresh dishes.

However, anything stale or with a weird taste made her nauseous right away.

Xia Chuyi puzzled over her sudden changes.

Still, with her packed schedule lately, she hadn't dwelled on it much.

Following that minor incident, the group headed home, where Uncle Xia and Aunt Xia hosted a goodbye meal for Xia Chuyi.

On the following day, Xia Chuyi caught the train heading to Beijing.

As on her arrival trip, she intended to ride the rails to Provincial City first, then catch a flight to Beijing.

After a heartfelt goodbye with Uncle Xia and Aunt Xia, Xia Chuyi stepped onto the train.

Aboard the train, the foul odors hit her, making her stomach churn instantly.

Unsure if it stemmed from yesterday's pastry, Xia Chuyi's gut had felt off since then.

That evening, she quietly sipped some healing broth from her private space, easing the discomfort slightly.

Yet now, amid the train's jumble of scents, her nausea surged back.

“Ugh…” Soon after departure, Xia Chuyi dashed to the bathroom and heaved emptily for a bit.

Back in her seat, she endured as long as possible, but her tummy rebelled once more.

This train had Conductor Kang working the shift.

Conductor Kang always watched over Xia Chuyi on these Capital City journeys, assigned by Huo Shiqian and the crew.

Noticing her state, Conductor Kang blurted out, “Sister-in-law… could you be expecting?”

“You seem just like someone with morning sickness,” Conductor Kang added. “My wife acted the same during her pregnancy.”

“Huh?” Hearing ‘pregnant’ left Xia Chuyi stunned.

Pregnant?

Was it possible she was pregnant?

Never once had the idea crossed Xia Chuyi's mind!

Reflecting deeper… it looked like, possibly, her cycle was late?

Plus, her hunger had spiked lately—might that signal pregnancy?

This realization sent Xia Chuyi's pulse racing.

Every symptom suddenly aligned for her.

No way, right?

Yesterday's casual stomach remedy—would it harm anything?

Suddenly, anxiety gripped Xia Chuyi.