Chapter 9: New family member
As the evening sun was setting, the streets were filled with laughter of children returning home happily from school, workers leaving the office and couples going on dates. Chi Lian was not among this group of people. She watched them as the car rushed past them. Her phone was ringing non-stop, and Chi Lian was rushing home to explain to her family the reason as to why dozens of baby supplies had been delivered to their door.
There was no doubt that they would be worried and angry with her for taking such a momentous decision without consulting any member of her family first. Perhaps the old Chi Lian would not have been capable of making such a decision but she was the new Chi Lian. Her life was in her hands. Every decision she made was only done after considering the repercussions of her decision. She just had to make them see her point of view.
She found them gathered outside the house as if they were waiting on an important guest.
"Chi-Chi-"her mother started and paused because the sight before her eyes was absolutely shocking. She pointed at the child Chi Lian was carrying out of the car, "Who-Whose baby is that? "
"Let’s have this conversation inside the house."
This was a public estate and other residents were taking walks or jogging. Some were walking their pets. There was no need to have a private family conversation in public.
"Go and help your sister with the groceries." Papa Chi instructed the boys.
Her brothers walked by her with questioning gazes. Their eyes moved to the baby and then to her face.
"Sister did you have a secret child outside?" Chi Zimo asked.
"Will your mouth itch if you wait for a few minutes?" Chi Wei asked.
"Idiot," Chi Rui said.