My Billionaire Husband Claimed Me His Precious Chapter 1068 - 978: Minded
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Astonishment bloomed on Qin Miaomiao's face as she emerged from the bathroom to find Mo Wenwan standing beside Lu Xing.
She had assumed Lu Xing was alone, making Mo Wenwan's presence a surprise. The sight solidified her suspicion that their relationship was more than casual, prompting a shift in her perception of Mo Wenwan.
"You're here. Greetings, Miss Mo," Qin Miaomiao offered.
"Greetings, Miss Qin," Mo Wenwan reciprocated.
After this polite exchange, both women took their seats next to their respective companions.
From Old Sir Lu's vantage point, his grandsons appeared to be carving out their own paths and finding their own happiness. While outwardly they maintained an amiable demeanor, a deep-seated concern lingered for Lu Xing, whose future remained an enigma to the elder. This uncertainty cast a shadow over his thoughts.
"Miao Miao, you may bring the child here," Old Sir Lu announced, his voice carrying an unexpected weight.
Following a moment of contemplation, he beckoned them closer, adding, "The two of you, come over."
Qin Miaomiao's gaze flickered with uncertainty as Lu Qing stood. Sensing reassurance from the other party, her attention returned to the child.
Lu Qing's focus was fixed on Old Sir Lu, while Lu Xing paid little heed to his brother's presence. No words were exchanged between them. Yet, in Old Sir Lu's perceptive eyes, the disconnect between the brothers was a matter of significant import.
He narrowed his eyes slightly and advised, "You two should interact more; draw closer."
Lu Qing remained composed, offering a perfunctory acknowledgment to his grandfather's suggestion. His feelings towards Lu Xing were already firmly established, and even the grandfather's gentle encouragement couldn't fully disarm him.
"Grandfather, fear not, I shall get along with him," Lu Xing declared.
His words, though smooth, held a superficial air. Lu Xing's gaze briefly grazed Lu Qing's profile. What began as mild curiosity evolved into a sudden realization that much had shifted. Upon deeper reflection, he perceived Lu Qing's disinclination to engage wholeheartedly in front of their grandfather as a subtle disregard for Old Sir Lu's well-being.
Qin Miaomiao continued to comfort the child, her attention subtly diverted from Mo Wenwan. A prior intrigue about Mo Wenwan had led her to decide on a tentative alliance, which explained her reserved demeanor. Her thoughts, however, swirled with other possibilities. With a slight narrowing of her eyes, she proposed, "Auntie, shall we take the child outside for some sunshine?"
"Very well, Madam," Mo Wenwan replied, her tone agreeable.
Mo Wenwan noted Qin Miaomiao's lack of direct acknowledgment, a detail that sparked her curiosity. Glancing around and finding herself briefly alone, she hesitated before exiting the living room.
From a distance, she observed Qin Miaomiao tenderly holding the child and engaging in conversation with the nanny, their rapport evident. Mo Wenwan watched their interaction intently, choosing not to interrupt prematurely.
"Once I go inside, keep an eye on them. If nothing develops, I will return. After lunch, we shall depart," Qin Miaomiao stated, her peripheral vision catching sight of Mo Wenwan. She had anticipated that Mo Wenwan wouldn't resist an opportunity to speak privately, thus setting the stage to broach the topic of their prior arrangement.
Mo Wenwan's gaze sharpened with scrutiny, her eyes meeting Qin Miaomiao's with a flicker of surprise before she queried, "Why, are you not attending to the child?"