Xiao Zihan stepped forward, gently cradling her belly as she walked to the edge of the window.
Then she slowly squatted down, leaning against the wall, and picked up the half-peeled apple from the ground.
She then stood up slowly, using the wall for support.
Throughout, Xiao Zihan's gaze never strayed outside the window.
This meant she didn't notice Lin Yi's position.
With her belly protruding, holding the half-peeled apple, she went to the sink.
After rinsing it with water, she returned to the bed, sat down, picked up the fruit knife, and continued peeling the remaining skin.
Meanwhile, with Empress Dowager Ye.
She reached the window in the hallway, looked outside, and upon seeing indeed it was her son, she couldn't hold back her tears any longer.
She covered her mouth, sobbing softly.
However, it was all in vain.
Fortunately, firefighters had already gone down to rescue her son.
