Transmigrated: I Became My Nemesis's Woman novel Chapter 108

Chapter 108: She disappeared in thin air

By the time Ivy returned to her room, still flustered and embarrassed from earlier, Leo was already waiting for her on the bed.

The little boy had clearly been trying to stay awake just for her.

"Mommy, what took you so long?" Leo asked curiously.

But before Ivy could answer, he suddenly paused.

His eyes slowly narrowed at her face.

"Mommy..." he said suspiciously, "why is your face so red?"

Ivy instantly froze.

She had still been distracted by the memory of Xander carefully massaging her legs moments ago.

And unfortunately, the second her eyes landed on her reflection in the dressing table mirror, embarrassment flooded her all over again.

"I It’s nothing," she lied quickly before joining Leo under the blanket.

Unfortunately, Leo clearly did not believe her.

His small brows furrowed seriously.

"Mommy," he said while turning fully toward her, "did Dad hurt you?"

The moment he asked that, Ivy noticed the protective look on his face.

And judging from the way he was already shifting on the bed, he looked fully prepared to march into Xander’s room and declare war if necessary.

Ivy immediately reached out and held his shoulder before he could jump off the bed.

"No," she answered right away. "Your father didn’t hurt me."

Leo still looked suspicious.

"In fact," Ivy continued carefully, "he was helping me."

"Huh?"

"He massaged my legs because they were hurting after training."

Leo blinked.

His eyes slowly drifted downward toward her legs where faint traces of medicated oil still remained on her skin.

The anger on his face gradually disappeared.

"See?" Ivy said softly while pulling him closer beneath the duvet. "Your father keeps his word. When he said he wouldn’t hurt me, he meant it."

Leo quietly listened to her.

Then after a moment, he gave a small nod.

"...Okay."

"You shouldn’t always doubt him so quickly," Ivy added gently.

Leo puffed his cheeks slightly.

"I won’t."

Ivy could not stop herself from laughing softly at his reluctant promise.

Then she leaned down and kissed his forehead affectionately.

"Now sleep," she whispered.

But instead of listening, Leo blinked up at her again.

"Mommy," he said hesitantly, "can I ask you something?"

Ivy softened instantly at his careful tone.

"Of course."

Leo looked unusually thoughtful for a moment before speaking.

"Today at school... Mia said her mommy is going to have another baby."

Ivy blinked slightly in surprise, immediately recalling the conversation Leo had overheard earlier.

"And?" she asked gently.

Leo quietly played with the edge of the blanket before looking up at her again.

"She looked really happy about becoming an older sister," he admitted softly. "So I was wondering..."

He paused awkwardly.

Ivy patiently waited for him to continue.

"...Would our house become happier too if we had another baby?"

Leo’s innocent question completely caught Ivy off guard.

For a second, she nearly stopped breathing.

’Why is everyone suddenly planning on getting me pregnant?’ Ivy screamed internally.

First the mansion staff.

Then Butler Rupert.

And now even Leo had joined the discussion.

Meanwhile, Leo continued watching her expectantly, waiting for her answer with wide innocent eyes.

Ivy let out a small breath before gently caressing his cheek.

"I don’t think our house needs another baby to become happier," she said softly. "Because we already have you."

For a brief moment, Leo looked touched.

But then his eyes slowly dimmed with disappointment.

Ivy immediately noticed the change.

The little boy lowered his gaze quietly.

"But..." he murmured softly, "I also want to become a big brother."

Ivy blinked.

Leo tightened his grip on the blanket while speaking honestly.

"Mia said she helps her mommy take care of things," he explained quietly. "And she talks to the baby every day."

The sadness in his small voice instantly tugged at Ivy’s heart.

"I want to help too," he added softly. "I want to protect you like Mia protects her mommy."

Ivy felt her chest tighten unexpectedly.

Sometimes Leo acted so mature that she forgot how badly he longed for a complete family like other children around him.

Then suddenly, his eyes became slightly watery.

"Mommy..." he whispered carefully, almost nervously, "can you give me a little sister?"

Ivy nearly died on the spot.

Her soul practically left her body.

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