Madam Cheng could not bear to see her son suffer so much. She softened her tone and patiently urged him:
"Haoming, this was something to be done secretly in the dark. We never asked you to do it openly. As long as you don't let Su Qiao find out, it won't affect your relationship with her at all."
"After the child is born, you can just say it was adopted. Nothing will happen."
Cheng Haoming's face was gloomy. "How could she possibly not find out?"
They lived under the same roof every day. How could no flaws fail to show?
Besides, most importantly, he couldn't get past this hurdle in his own heart!
Madam Cheng said calmly, "So what if she finds out?"
"It's her own body that's letting her down. She can't give you children or help the Cheng Family carry on its bloodline. Who else is there to blame?"
"Mom!!" Cheng Haoming really couldn't listen any longer.
Madam Cheng knew she could not oppose him at a time like this, so she quickly gave in. "All right, all right. I understand. I won't say anything about her, okay?"
"If she really finds out, just reason with her properly and coax her a little. She'll definitely forgive you. After all, you can't possibly remain without children, and the Cheng Family can't possibly let its bloodline end."
Cheng Tianhao nodded in agreement. "Your mother is right. If she really loves you, she'll definitely think of what's best for you! Unless she doesn't love you at all and only married you for your status."
"I... need to think about it."
Cheng Haoming was silent for a long while. In the end, he relented and got to his feet dejectedly, preparing to return to his room.
A triumphant smile flashed through Madam