The Baby I Lost Is Actually with My Ex-Husband!

Chapter 128: Chapter 128: Resisting Paternity Testing

Huo Tingdong fell silent for a moment.

After a while, he nodded gently, “Hmm.”

Old Madam observed his expression and considered for a long time, “Now that it is confirmed that he is your flesh and blood, it’s better to acknowledge him sooner to avoid unnecessary complications. If you wish to marry Lin Qi, I will not object. Moreover, if Mo Mo’s paternity can be confirmed…”

She was still somewhat hesitant.

After all, without a paternity test, she couldn’t be certain and didn’t dare to hope.

But if she saw a paternity test, she would naturally relent.

After all, it was she who initially approved of Lin Qi.

Old Madam didn’t forget to remind him: “However, before you marry her, let her learn some etiquette. Otherwise, when she marries you, if she lacks manners and propriety, it will be the Huo Family that loses face.”

“I understand,” Huo Tingdong responded, “nothing has been decided yet.”

Old Madam said emotionally, “If you truly marry her, you must give her a proper wedding. Initially, when she married you, she had nothing, not even a respectable wedding. Since it’s a major event like marriage, you can’t let her down.”

At her age, she no longer fixated on matching social statuses; her sole concern was for Han. As Lin Qi was good to Han, that was enough.

After all, Han was not Lin Qi’s biological child, and in this world, the most challenging role was that of a stepmother.

“It’s under control,” said Huo Tingdong.

Han raised his head, glanced at Huo Tingdong, and then continued eating.

The next morning.

As soon as Lin Qi woke up, she saw Mo Ke standing at the hospital room door like a Buddha, who immediately beamed at her awakening, “Miss Lin, you are awake?”

Lin Qi was startled, “Why are you here?”

Mo Ke replied, “I’m here to handle your discharge procedures.”

Lin Qi asked, “Where is Huo Tingdong?”

Mo Ke answered, “Mr. Huo has gone to the company. He should come over if he finishes early. He mentioned that today he wants to have a paternity test with Momo.”

No sooner had he finished his sentence than Lin Qi’s face changed, “Does he suspect that I’m lying, deceiving him?”

He didn’t believe her, so he insisted on a paternity test?

Suddenly, Mo Ke fell silent.

He scratched his head and after a moment of silence said, “Perhaps Mr. Huo wants to explain things to Old Madam. After all, with a paternity test, it can be firmly proven that Momo is of the Huo Family bloodline, which is more secure to prevent any future issues.”

Lin Qi said angrily, “How noble is the Huo Family bloodline? Moreover, future issues? What ‘future issues’? He is just questioning my words. I will not allow Momo to go through a paternity test. Tell him for me, if he believes it, then good; if not, then let it be. I don’t need him to acknowledge Momo as his son. Whether Momo acknowledges him as a father is another matter.”

Mo Ke: “…But taking a paternity test isn’t much trouble, and it would also avoid gossip from those around us.”

Lin Qi stated, “If I cared about other people’s opinions, how would I have made it through these seven years?”

Mo Ke fell silent again.

Lin Qi said, “I don’t like this feeling of being doubted,” her face couldn’t hide the disappointment.

But she didn’t know what she was disappointed about.

Disappointed that Huo Tingdong doubted her?

Disappointed that Huo Tingdong questioned Momo’s origins?

But why should she be disappointed? Disappointment is based on hope—had she ever held any hope for this man?

Lin Qi was also confused about her feelings, but disappointment was the only emotion she could clearly sense right now.

Mo Ke said, “I’ll proceed with your discharge procedures.” He noticed that Lin Qi was overreacting; in his mind, he guessed the high-intensity rehabilitation during this period had exhausted her both physically and emotionally, making her reactions sensitive and overly intense, her emotions unstable, and prone to losing control –

all of which were within the normal range.

Lin Qi nodded, “Mm…” She watched Mo Ke leave the hospital room, then lay back down in her bed.

Two hours later.

Huo Tingdong arrived at the hospital just as Mo Ke had finished handling Lin Qi’s discharge procedures. They ran into each other in the lobby.

Huo Tingdong asked, “Are the discharge procedures done?”

Mo Ke nodded, “All set, she can be discharged at any time. However…”

Huo Tingdong raised an eyebrow, “What is it?”

Mo Ke said, “Miss Lin seems a bit emotionally unstable, perhaps because… when I mentioned the paternity test, she appeared quite resistant and rejecting.”

Huo Tingdong pursed his lips, “Why the resistance?”

Mo Ke ventured, “Perhaps she feels you don’t trust her, that you’re questioning her? In any case… she seemed a bit upset.”

Huo Tingdong paused, then nodded, “I see.”

He walked to the door of the hospital room where a caregiver was packing up. Lin Qi had just gotten out of bed and onto a wheelchair. Hearing footsteps, she glanced towards the door, saw Huo Tingdong, and said indifferently, “You’re here.”

Huo Tingdong entered the room and gave the caregiver a look.

The caregiver immediately said, “Mr. Huo, all her belongings are packed.”

“You can leave for now.”

Huo Tingdong approached Lin Qi’s wheelchair, crouched down, and adjusted the wheelchair.

He had purchased this wheelchair; it was electric and very easy to maneuver.

After adjusting the wheelchair, he put a bracelet on Lin Qi’s wrist.

Lin Qi asked, “What’s this?”

“A monitoring bracelet,” Huo Tingdong explained, “Don’t worry, it’s not a listening device.”

As he put the bracelet on her wrist, he realized how much thinner she’d become, her wrist so delicate that it felt as if he could break it with a gentle squeeze.

She had lost even more weight these past few days.

Lin Qi felt nervous.

She glanced cautiously at Huo Tingdong, noticing he didn’t mention anything about the paternity test and asked, puzzled, “Aren’t you going to do a paternity test with Momo?”

“Didn’t you not want to?” Huo Tingdong raised an eyebrow, “If you’re unwilling, how can I force you?”

Lin Qi said, “He truly is your son.”

Huo Tingdong replied, “I wanted to do the paternity test only to explain things to the Old Lady.”

Lin Qi tensed, “You talked to her about this?”

Huo Tingdong hummed an affirmative, “She was somewhat surprised, unable to believe it. After all, you kept this from the Huo Family for so long; naturally, she demands to see a paternity test to accept it.”

His hands were large but felt cool, as if they had always been that way.

Lin Qi shrank back her hand, “I can do it myself.” She adjusted the bracelet and looked at Huo Tingdong, “I don’t want Momo to go through a paternity test. He is your son; I wouldn’t lie to you, and there’s no need for me to lie.”

Huo Tingdong furrowed his brows, then changed the subject, “I’ve sent someone to inquire at the West Suburb Cemetery. There’ve been a few changes in management, and so far, we’ve only heard from two people. They say that the cemetery has been unmanaged for years, and they cannot confirm whether someone broke into the cemetery and stole ashes.”

Lin Qi was skeptical, “I pay a management fee every year. Why is the cemetery unmanaged?”