The Hidden Pregnancy [Omegaverse]

Chapter 17

Haoxuan barged into Wen Ning's house, his determination evident in his eyes. He was desperate for answers regarding Jiyang's disappearance, and he wasn't going to back down.

"Wen Ning!" Haoxuan's voice echoed through the room, his gaze unwavering.

Startled, Wen Ning hurried into the living room, a mixture of surprise and apprehension on his face. "Haoxuan, what's going on?"

Haoxuan's expression was intense, his words sharp and direct. "I need the truth, Wen Ning. Now."

Wen Ning's posture tensed, his demeanor defensive. "What are you talking about?"

Haoxuan's frustration simmered just beneath the surface as he confronted Wen Ning. "Cut the act. I'm talking about Jiyang's disappearance."

Wen Ning's eyes flickered, a subtle shift in his demeanor as he chose his words carefully. "I've told you already, I don't know anything about it."

Haoxuan's gaze never wavered as he presented the watch, a potent piece of evidence that couldn't be ignored. "Does this look familiar to you?"

Wen Ning's face betrayed a flicker of recognition, but he maintained his denial. "I've never seen that watch before."

Haoxuan's voice grew stern, his patience thinning. "Wen Ning, the watch was found at the back door of my villa. Explain that."

Wen Ning's shoulders squared, his resolve solidifying. He took a deep breath, his tone unwavering as he maintained his stance. "I have no idea how that watch got there. I'm not involved in whatever happened."

Haoxuan's eyes bore into Wen Ning's, his expression a mix of frustration and determination. He couldn't ignore the nagging feeling that Wen Ning was withholding something crucial about Jiyang's disappearance.

"Wen Ning," Haoxuan's voice was firm, his words laced with a warning, "I don't know what you're hiding, but I'm not giving up on finding Jiyang. If I discover that you had any part in this and you've been lying to me, there will be consequences."

Wen Ning met Haoxuan's gaze, a mixture of guilt and defiance in his eyes. "I've told you the truth, Haoxuan. I don't know anything."

Haoxuan's jaw clenched, his frustration simmering just beneath the surface. "I hope for your sake that you're being honest. But if I find out otherwise, you'll regret crossing me."

With those ominous words hanging in the air, Haoxuan turned and walked away, leaving Wen Ning alone with his thoughts. The weight of Haoxuan's warning settled heavily on Wen Ning's shoulders, a reminder of the stakes at play and the gravity of the situation. As the door closed behind Haoxuan, Wen Ning was left to grapple with his secrets and the choices he had made.

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Haoxuan's form stood imposingly in front of Wen Ning's unassuming house, the afternoon sun casting a warm glow upon his determined features. His loyal guard, Xian, stood nearby, attentively listening as Haoxuan issued his instructions.

"Xian, I need you to keep a watchful eye on Wen Ning," Haoxuan's voice carried a sense of urgency, his concern etched into the lines of his expression. "Report his every movement, every interaction."

Xian nodded in unwavering allegiance, fully comprehending the significance of this task. The enigma of past secrets seemed to unravel in the present moment.

Unbeknownst to Haoxuan, concealed within the confines of a nearby room, Jiyang observed the scene unfold. His heart constricted as he witnessed Haoxuan's turmoil, the vulnerability that peeked through his stern facade. A whirlwind of emotions swept through Jiyang – concern, longing, and an intense desire to extend a comforting hand to soothe Haoxuan's burdens.