The Baby I Lost Is Actually with My Ex-Husband!
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Chapter 229: Chapter 229: Trial Marriage Chapter 229: Chapter 229: Trial Marriage Lin Qi was a bit surprised.

She didn’t know that Momo understood so much.

Momo said, “Actually, they are already disheartened with that man, but they endure the hardship because they fear a divorce would sadden the children. They are wholeheartedly devoted to their family, without a job, becoming ghosts guarding an empty shell of a marriage, and after a divorce, they truly have nothing left.”

He paused and looked at Lin Qi, “Daddy is a good ‘Daddy’, but I would rather Mommy have a good husband than be a good ‘Daddy’, one who won’t turn Mommy into that kind of woman.”

Lin Qi looked at Huo Tingdong.

Huo Tingdong was also a bit astonished.

He hadn’t expected Momo to think so far ahead.

Huo Tingdong quickly made clear, “Momo, you are thinking too far. I can be a good father as well as a good husband.”

Momo said, “You say so now, but what about in the future? Human nature is the hardest thing to grasp. Men who are wealthy, handsome, and faithful–no man can embody all three.”

Huo Tingdong said, “You don’t trust me with your mom?”

Momo said, “Of course! I don’t think your role is irreplaceable.”

He also didn’t want to obstruct Mommy’s happiness, so he thought of a compromise.

Momo said, “Mommy, don’t rush into remarrying him; you two could try a trial marriage.”

Lin Qi was a bit surprised, “Trial marriage?”

Even such a trendy term, Momo knew!

What is there that he doesn’t know in this world?

Han asked on the side, “What does trial marriage mean?”

Momo said, “It means living together as husband and wife before getting married officially, with no legal constraints, and after sufficiently understanding each other, then marrying officially.”

He had his own considerations.

If they remarry, whether he likes it or not, he would have to change back to the surname “Huo”.

It’s not that he doesn’t want to take Huo Tingdong’s surname, but he has been surnamed “Lin” for seven years; having to suddenly change it back, he is not accustomed to.

Also, if they are remarried, and Mommy and this man become husband and wife, if this ‘Daddy’ found someone else in the future, and Mommy wanted a divorce, splitting assets was one thing, but if it involved custody rights, Mommy fighting against the Huo Family in court would not stand a chance.

Eventually, he would be forced to be given to the Huo Family.

Because in court, the custody of the child is determined firstly by the parents’ financial capacity and social status, secondly by the capabilities of the respective lawyers they hire, and only lastly by the child’s wishes.

The first two aspects are in favor of Mommy, as the Huo Family’s legal department is formidable with no lost cases. When the two of them reach a breaking point, he and Han are still young, and if Mommy loses the case, they would be forced to separate from Mommy.

He was unwilling.

At least, until he grew up a bit more and gained more strength.

Momo had inherited Huo Tingdong’s thoughtful and decisive nature, so he usually thought of the worst-case scenario and prepared himself mentally in advance.

Huo Tingdong and Lin Qi exchanged looks.

Lin Qi said, “Although Momo is young, his words are reasonable.”

Huo Tingdong said, “So, you also think we should first have a trial marriage?”

Lin Qi said, “For me, that marriage certificate doesn’t hold much meaning beyond being a restraint. Trial marriage isn’t much different from actual marriage. If there has to be a difference, one is legally recognized and the other isn’t. We can have a trial marriage, living like spouses, and perhaps, we may not be suitable. If unsuitable, we can separate without any concerns.”

She understood Momo’s thoughts; Momo was afraid that not long after marriage, if it hit a dead-end, she might lose custody of Momo in a divorce.

Lin Qi was a bit surprised inwardly, she hadn’t expected Momo would consider so far, but this was indeed something she needed to seriously consider.

After all, even if Huo Tingdong was generous and wouldn’t contest the custody of the child, Old Madam Huo certainly wouldn’t agree.

Although she and Huo Tingdong had already been through many hardships, their relationship had not reached the depth of ‘death-do-us-part’, not even cooing over each other, and even now, she felt her understanding of him was not that profound; she also didn’t know what he truly felt towards her – was it responsibility, or affection?

She wanted to marry for love, not responsibility.

Huo Tingdong fell silent.

He wanted to remarry her, but with Momo so opposed, and Lin Qi suddenly changing her mind, he couldn’t force her.

Lin Qi said, “Let’s try a marriage trial! After all, our situation is still unstable, and many issues remain unresolved.”

Huo Tingdong said, “I think…”

Lin Qi asked, “Don’t you want to?”

Huo Tingdong said, “I’m afraid you might feel wronged.”

Many women care about status, but she is quite the opposite, a true idealist.

Lin Qi said, “Trial marriage and actual marriage go through almost the same process, with the only difference being that it can’t be made public, otherwise there’s no distinction from being spouses.”

Huo Tingdong said, “You’re afraid that in the future if I betray you, and we end up divorcing, you will lose Momo.”

Lin Qi hesitated for a moment, then nodding her head, she said, “Yes.”

She had forgotten; Huo Tingdong was an extremely astute man. Whatever Momo could think of, he could certainly foresee as well.

Huo Tingdong turned to Han, “Han, what do you think?”

Han said, “I don’t mind; it’s not me who’s having a trial marriage with you.”

Huo Tingdong: “…”

Han emphasized his position, “Anyway, I want to be with Mommy forever. If one day you separate from Mommy, I’ll go with her.”

He paused, feeling his words were somewhat unfair to his dear Daddy, a bit too ruthless, so he added softly, “But when I grow up and start earning money, I will provide for Daddy in his old age. If Daddy’s health worsens, I’ll push his wheelchair.”

Huo Tingdong said, “Can’t you wish your Daddy a little good?”

Han thought hard and immediately said, “Even if I go with Mommy, I’ll often come back to visit Daddy.”

Huo Tingdong: “…” At this moment, he felt like a lonely soul deserted by everyone.

His son was truly closer to his mom!

Would it be different if it was a daughter?

This thought suddenly popped into his mind.

Momo whispered in Han’s ear, “Daddy is so handsome and so rich; if one day he has another woman and has children with her, Daddy will cherish someone else’s treasure!”

Han immediately got angry, “Daddy can’t have children with other women! Daddy can only have me and Momo as his treasures.”

Huo Tingdong didn’t want to listen anymore, “How badly do you think of me?”

Momo asked, “Isn’t that bad woman pregnant? Is she carrying your child? You need to explain this.”

Huo Tingdong: “…”

Han furrowed his brows, remembering the day he met Song Shuyan, indeed heavily pregnant, covering his mouth, “Really? Daddy really has a baby with that bad woman?”

Huo Tingdong said, “Don’t talk nonsense!”