Runaway Wife: Please, Have Another Baby!
Chapter 490 - 491: Annie’s Visit

Chapter 490: Chapter 491: Annie’s Visit

He knew that Moses wouldn’t leave this place until he had eliminated the danger posed by Gan Yuan. To ensure Moses could return for a medical examination and treatment as soon as possible, it was urgent to resolve the matter concerning Gan Yuan.

In the room, only Moses remained.

Thinking back to how insistent Gan Yuan was on staying at the hospital earlier, he felt annoyed. Then he thought of Gan Tang, and the bright eyes of the child lying on the bed, which stirred an indescribable emotion within him, increasing his irritability.

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Duke Residence.

Gan Yuan lay on the soft and warm bed, rolling over a few times with her eyes closed, yet she was far from sleepy. Worried about her son and contemplating the events of the previous evening, how could she possibly sleep?

After lying down for a while without any sign of sleepiness, she simply sat up to think through the events of last night carefully.

It was clear that the target wasn’t Huangfu Jue, but either her or Xiaotang. It was impossible for Xiaotang to have any enemies; the only explanation was her own adversaries.

Over the years, she had always been discreet in her dealings and had not offended anyone significant.

After much reflection, the only possibilities seemed to be Annie and Princess Betty.

Princess Betty, with her straightforward and blunt nature, didn’t seem like someone who would stoop to treachery. Could it be Annie?

Outside the door, footsteps sounded lightly, and Gan Yuan turned alertly.

"Who is it?"

A Servant’s voice came from outside the door, "Miss, Miss Annie has come to see you. Would you like her to come upstairs?"

Talk of the devil, and he shall appear, Gan Yuan mused to herself.

"Let her in."

She wanted to see what kind of medicine Miss Annie was selling in her gourd this time.

After taking a robe from the wardrobe and draping it over herself, Gan Yuan got up and walked out of the bedroom to the small sitting room upstairs, where Annie had already been led by a Servant.

Aside from Annie, there was also a young assistant following her.

Upon seeing Gan Yuan, Annie immediately greeted her with a beaming smile.

"I heard there was a small incident in the square yesterday, and several of us were present. I was worried about you and the young princess, so I came to visit. Seeing you unharmed brings me relief," she said.

While she spoke, she dared not meet Gan Yuan’s eyes and nervously wrung her hands, clearly terrified.

Gan Yuan saw through her pretense at a glance but didn’t call her out on it, simply smiling and inviting the two guests to sit.

A Servant brought in some refreshments, and Annie spoke with a smile.

"How come I don’t see the young princess? The little fellow isn’t hurt, is he?"

"He’s currently learning French with his tutor," Gan Yuan lied smoothly, observing Annie’s expression all the while.

The fact that Gan Tang had been hurt had not been made public. With the fireworks going off at the time and the recent disturbance, aside from those directly involved, no one else had taken notice of the shooting incident.

Annie maintained a smile, "The young princess is indeed a diligent learner."

Gan Yuan smiled back, "Miss Annie, why don’t you speak your mind directly?"

She certainly didn’t believe that Annie had come out of sincere concern for her and Gan Tang. Seeing Annie hesitate and falter, Gan Yuan knew that Annie surely had something on her mind.

Her direct challenge caused Annie’s face to briefly cringe with embarrassment. Remembering her mission, Annie mustered her courage to speak.

"Actually, my visit to the Duke Residence this time is to ask you, Miss Gan, to put in some good words for me in front of Duke," she said as she took a small box that her assistant handed her, gently pushing it towards Gan Yuan, "Please accept this small gift."

As she spoke, Annie gently pressed the switch, and the lid of the box popped open. Annie turned the box slightly, revealing its contents to Gan Yuan’s gaze.