The Hidden Pregnancy [Omegaverse]

Chapter 24

Lu Xun's striking looks didn't go unnoticed by the tourists who frequented the resort. Proposals came his way, wrapped in flirtatious smiles and lingering glances. But despite the attention, he gently declined each offer, his heart not yet ready to open itself to romantic entanglements.

One day, as the sun dipped below the horizon, casting hues of gold and pink across the sea, Lu Xun's mother approached him. She watched him for a moment, a knowing smile tugging at her lips. "Lu Xun," she began, her voice laced with a mix of curiosity and concern, "do you plan to remain single forever?"

Lu Xun chuckled, his gaze fixed on the tranquil waters. "Oh, come on, Mom," he replied, his tone light. "I'm not opposed to love or marriage, but right now, my focus is on the resort and building a stable life."

His mother's eyes held a depth of understanding that only a parent's gaze could convey. She reached out to gently touch his arm, her smile softening. "You can't hide your heart from me, you know," she said gently. "I see more than you think."

Lu Xun's smile wavered for a moment, the weight of his past experiences lingering beneath the surface. He met his mother's gaze, his expression a mixture of vulnerability and determination. "Mom," he began, his voice tinged with a mixture of regret and sadness, "I hurt someone I loved deeply." His voice wavered slightly, the admission baring his soul to the gentle evening breeze.

Tears welled in his eyes, a reflection of the pain he carried within him. He turned toward his mother, the unshed tears glistening in his eyes, and without hesitation, he pulled her into a tight embrace. "I messed up, Mom," he whispered, his voice breaking. "I don't think that person will ever be able to love me again."

His mother's arms encircled him, her embrace a refuge for his weary heart. She held him close, her touch a soothing balm against his pain. "Oh, Lu Xun," she murmured, her voice tender. "We all make mistakes, but love has a way of healing even the deepest wounds."

Lu Xun's tears fell freely, mingling with the gentle sea breeze. His mother's words were a lifeline, a reminder that forgiveness and redemption were within reach. He clung to her as if holding onto her strength, his heartache laid bare in that embrace.

"Give yourself time to heal," his mother whispered, her voice carrying the weight of her love and understanding. "And remember, love is resilient. It can find a way even when we think it's lost."

Lu Xun's hurried footsteps echoed through the house as he rushed to the bathroom, his stomach churning uneasily. His mother watched with concern, her brow furrowing as she registered his sudden urgency. Moments later, she heard the sound of retching, and her worry deepened.

Lu Xun emerged from the bathroom, his complexion paler than before. His mother's eyes held a mix of concern and curiosity. "Lu Xun, are you alright?" she asked, her voice laced with worry. She stepped closer, her maternal instincts kicking in.

Lu Xun's hand pressed against his stomach, his expression a mixture of confusion and discomfort. "I don't know, Mom," he replied, his voice strained. "I've been feeling sick on and off, but I thought it was just something I ate."

His mother's concern deepened as she observed him closely. "How often has this been happening?" she inquired, her tone gentle yet probing. "And how long have you been feeling like this?"

Lu Xun's brow furrowed as he tried to recall. "It's been happening for a while," he admitted, his voice uncertain. "Maybe a couple of months, I guess."

His mother's eyes widened with realization, a spark of insight flickering within her. "Lu Xun," she began slowly, her voice carrying a mix of caution and wonder, "have you considered... the possibility of being pregnant?"