Chapter 121 - 119: No Time to Love You
Shen Qinghe knew Dongfang Wuya was often busy with official matters, but whenever he was at home, he personally took care of the child.
As a father, he was very competent, devoting all his paternal love to the child, and was the one to care for the baby during night-time cries.
Even though he had no feelings for her, whenever she was unwell, Dongfang Wuya frequently kept her company, and the medicinal soups were always prepared by his hands before being brought to her.
As a husband, he was very diligent; the backyard was kept clean and tidy. Even when she was ill and unable to fulfil marital duties, he never sought other women.
He seemed cold and distant on the surface, but beneath that façade, he was attentive and tender.
Such a man, of course, made her heart flutter.
The more time Dongfang Wuya spent with Shen Qinghe, the more he understood her temperament. Her illness was a consequence of childbirth, sometimes causing pain that kept her awake all night; yet she never complained or expressed suffering.
In Shen Qinghe, he saw many admirable traits: optimism, gentleness, courtesy, and tolerance towards the servants, along with pouring all her love into their child—all these qualities attracted him.
The two developed an imperceptible affection for each other amidst the tranquility of everyday life.
Regrettably, Shen Qinghe’s health continued to deteriorate. She knew her days were numbered and certainly couldn’t reveal her feelings to Dongfang Wuya at such a time.
Dongfang Wuya, on the other hand, was sincerely anxious, worried that one day he would lose his wife and his daughter, her mother. He spent each day seeking medical help.