Ouyang Xuan's gaze paused after hearing Mother Gu's words, and he tightened his grip on Mother Gu's hand, saying, "Auntie, they say that having an abortion is bad for one's health. Besides, Grandma Gu values the child you're carrying so much. If this time it's a boy, maybe Grandma Gu won't favor Ah Jiao anymore. Wouldn't that fulfill your long-held wish?"
"I... what wish..." Mother Gu's chapped lips moved slightly as she looked at Ouyang Xuan and said, "Ah Jiao is ultimately my daughter. I don't like her, but that doesn't mean I hate her."
"See, Auntie, even you said you don't like her. Only I know, the ones you truly love are always me and Qingqing, right?" Ouyang Xuan's tone was light, but a layer of cold sweat appeared on Mother Gu's forehead.
Mother Gu bit her lip, glanced at Ouyang Xuan, and said in a trembling voice, "But I heard that... having a child at my age can easily lead to deformities."
