My Billionaire Husband Claimed Me His Precious Chapter 1078 - 988: Let Me Think Carefully

Even though Jin Jing was unable to offer her a future or make any concrete promises, there were still elements she was willing to risk; a flicker of hope remained that a better resolution might be found.

Observing Xu Jiaojiao’s struggle to articulate her thoughts directly, Mrs. Jin softly interjected, "Let's not dwell on this further. I don't wish for the atmosphere to become too strained. However, Jiaojiao, to be perfectly candid, I do hope we can keep the child. After all, it carries the Jin Family's bloodline."

Xu Jiaojiao immediately grasped Mrs. Jin’s underlying motive upon hearing the word "bloodline." The stark realization that Mrs. Jin had, from the very beginning, failed to consider her perspective left Xu Jiaojiao feeling utterly disheartened.

"If the worth of certain matters can only be quantified by numbers to hold significance for me, then many things cannot be judged superficially. Haizi is innocent; I don't want the child to bear the consequences of everyone's missteps. Jiaojiao, you understand my intent, don't you?"

Mrs. Jin regarded Xu Jiaojiao with a look of earnest pleading.

If she couldn't discern the implication, then her time spent navigating the entertainment industry would have been in vain. While Xu Jiaojiao resisted acknowledging the harsh truth, some realities simply transcended surface-level observation.

Weiwei closed her eyes. Xu Jiaojiao sensed an unusual urgency in Mrs. Jin’s gaze, a palpable eagerness for her decision. The shift from initial refusal to passive acceptance, and finally to a decision made under duress, shattered Xu Jiaojiao’s final resolve in an instant.

"I grasp Auntie's meaning."

Gazing at Mrs. Jin, Xu Jiaojiao experienced a silent, inexpressible bitterness. She understood Mrs. Jin's deep affection for Jin Jing; who wouldn't cherish their own son? But with Meng Chengjun now inserted into the equation, she recognized that if she were in Mrs. Jin’s shoes, she might also falter. This understanding weighed even heavier on her heart.

"I acknowledge that Jin Jing has wronged you. I offer my apologies on his behalf."

Mrs. Jin's demeanor shifted to one of helplessness, her thoughts increasingly occupied by the complexity of the situation. Despite her reservations about Xu Jiaojiao as an actress, she couldn't deny that the incident was her son's doing, and the outcome of a pregnancy was something no one could easily accept. By this measure, Xu Jiaojiao displayed remarkable composure.

"Jiaojiao, I intend no ill will. I see that both of you are quite young and have perhaps not fully contemplated your future paths. This predicament presents an opportunity for him; carefully consider the state of your relationship during this time."

Mrs. Jin’s words struck a chord within Xu Jiaojiao, clarifying the true purpose of their meeting. Though wounded internally, she met Mrs. Jin's gaze, drawing strength to her spirit, and observed her calmly: "I shall give it serious consideration."

After Mrs. Jin departed, Xu Jiaojiao remained seated in the car, her eyes fixed on the ceaseless flow of traffic, unsure of her next destination. She felt adrift, like a child without a home, as if the only connection remaining between her and Jin Jing was a shared sense of mutual guilt.

"Mrs. Jin's intention is for him and I to..."

Finding it difficult to utter those two words, Xu Jiaojiao had never once considered parting ways with Jin Jing since they had become a couple. Even with lingering anxieties about various possibilities, her underlying willingness to give him a chance persisted.

"What course of action should I take?"

Xu Jiaojiao was not one to easily acquiesce to defeat. However, Mrs. Jin's words carried significant weight, and she felt unable to disregard them, nor the undeniable reality of the unfolding events. Even with a deep-seated intuition that a future together might be impossible, she found herself incapable of making a definitive choice.

Qin Miaomiao had been diligently examining materials pertaining to Mo Wenwan. Upon completion, she realized certain aspects had been overlooked. A subsequent review, revisiting the details, revealed new insights that had previously escaped her attention.