"The Alpha Who Abandoned Love—And Got a Second Chance" - Chapter 12

To prevent the driver from letting his imagination run wild, Lin Xi decisively told him they were heading to Dongcheng District Hospital.
Sure enough, the driver quieted down. He turned the steering wheel, and the vehicle slowly pulled away from the curb.
However, Chu Muqing was far from quiet.
Originally, after Lin Xi had fastened her seatbelt, Chu Muqing had calmed down significantly.
From Lin Xi’s angle, she could clearly see Chu Muqing’s delicate and soft profile. Unlike earlier when she looked pale, her cheeks were now flushed, her eyes half-closed, brows tightly furrowed, and soft moans occasionally escaped her slightly parted red lips.
“We’re almost there. Just hang in a little longer,” Lin Xi whispered softly into her ear, unable to bear seeing her in such pain.
As she spoke, her fingertips gently moved toward Chu Muqing’s forehead, wanting to check if she had a fever.
But just as she leaned in, Chu Muqing suddenly opened her eyes and stared straight at her.
If this were under normal circumstances, being looked at so closely by Chu Muqing—with her natural air of intimidation—would have made Lin Xi immediately back off. Their relationship had become so tense that Chu Muqing’s cold gaze usually made her retreat without a fight.
Yet at this moment, even though Chu Muqing’s eyes showed suspicion and wariness, her aura was weak. The corners of her eyes were red, her gaze dazed, and beneath that guarded stare was a flood of repressed desire—more like a silent plea than rejection.
“I…” Lin Xi quickly pulled her hand back and explained, “You have a fever, Chu Muqing. Don’t overthink it.”
Lin Xi thought to herself that, considering the original owner of her body had once offended Chu Muqing, it made sense she’d be on guard now. But this woman had just been rubbing up against her not long ago outside the mall.
So, is it true that when Omegas go into heat, they lose control and act on pure instinct?
Seeing the guarded look still lingering in Chu Muqing’s flushed eyes, Lin Xi felt a bit defeated. “Come on, if I really wanted to do anything to you, I would’ve just taken you home instead of driving you to the hospital…”
After a brief pause, Chu Muqing forced herself to remain conscious and hoarsely said, “Thank you.”
Lin Xi’s lips curved into a faint smile. “Don’t mention it. After all, you’re my wife.”
Chu Muqing bit her lip. She seemed like she wanted to say something, but before she could, another wave of warmth surged through her body, sending tingles along her spine. The lust she had forcibly suppressed with sheer willpower seemed to spiral out of control again.
A muffled groan slipped from her lips as her mind started to blur. The world around her spun, and her vision faded.
Lin Xi watched as Chu Muqing’s face flushed deeper. Her expression turned complicated. “You…”
But Chu Muqing didn’t respond. Her eyes shut again as she slipped into a semi-conscious state, her weakened body slumping toward Lin Xi. The slit of her skirt slid upward, revealing a long, slender, porcelain-white leg.
Lin Xi immediately reached out to support her shoulders and tugged her skirt down to cover her.
The moment she touched her, Chu Muqing’s hand shot up and grabbed the back of her neck—not gently, but tightly, as if claiming territory.
At the same time, her hair brushed against Lin Xi’s cheek again and again, tickling her maddeningly.
Something inside Lin Xi snapped. Would Chu Muqing even remember what she was doing right now once she came to?
Miss Chu, if you don’t want to marry me, then stop teasing me like this!
With a helpless sigh, Lin Xi carefully pried away her restless hand and gently leaned her back against the seat.
She ran a frustrated hand through her messy hair and finally blurted out in exasperation, “Driver, how much longer?! If we don’t get to the hospital soon, my friend is going to lose her mind—and even if she doesn’t, I will!”
The driver glanced at her through the rearview mirror and chuckled. “Doesn’t seem like it to me.”
Lin Xi let out a long breath. “What do you mean, doesn’t seem like it?”
With a grin, the driver said, “You looked like you were enjoying taking care of your friend back there.”
Lin Xi: …
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They finally arrived at the hospital.
Lin Xi paid the fare, helped Chu Muqing out of the car, registered her, and rushed straight to the emergency department.
Only when she handed Chu Muqing over to the doctors did she finally breathe a huge sigh of relief.
As she half-dragged, half-carried Chu Muqing into the hospital building, she noticed the subtle and curious glances from people around them.
Lin Xi was baffled.
After getting Chu Muqing into the emergency room, the doctor asked Lin Xi a few questions. She could only shake her head in confusion.
She truly had no idea what was going on with Chu Muqing.
“The suppressant has worn off,” the doctor said after checking her condition.
“Ah… So, what does that mean?” Lin Xi asked. “What happens when it wears off?”
The doctor frowned. “Are you an Alpha?”
Lin Xi nodded. “I am.”
“What’s your relationship with the patient?” the doctor asked.
After a brief pause, Lin Xi answered, “She’s my wife.”
“Then you might need to review your middle school s3x education. Whether Alpha or Omega, suppressants don’t fail so easily in such a short time—unless they were counterfeit. Right now, her pheromones are out of control, and her glands appear to have been seriously damaged by Alpha pheromones.”
At the words “seriously damaged,” the doctor’s gaze lingered coldly on Lin Xi.
Lin Xi started to ask, “What? She—”
“The specifics can only be confirmed after further tests,” the doctor cut her off. He instructed the nurse to prepare a suppressant immediately and asked Lin Xi to wait outside.
Standing in the hospital corridor, Lin Xi felt the cold wind blow through the slightly open window. She realized only now that she was drenched from the rain earlier and started to shiver.
The corridor was quiet, with few people around.
Just then, a man in a white coat walked over.
He had been watching Lin Xi from a short distance for a while before finally approaching her. “Miss Lin, Third Miss of the Lin family?”
Lin Xi frowned slightly and turned. The man looked to be in his early thirties, tall and handsome—clearly a doctor.
“And you are…?” Lin Xi asked.
“Miss Lin, it seems you’ve forgotten me,” the man said with a chuckle. “My father is Zhao Yiguo. He just returned to the country last month and treated Madam Lin. I accompanied him to the Lin family villa.”
Lin Xi glanced at the name badge on his chest. “Apologies, Dr. Zhao.”
Dr. Zhao smiled. “How is Madam Lin doing?”
Thinking of her mother’s booming voice, Lin Xi figured she was perfectly fine. “Much better now, thank you,” she said politely.
“That’s good to hear,” Dr. Zhao nodded, eyes studying her face carefully.
Lin Xi didn’t recognize him, and even if the original owner did, she didn’t feel like making small talk.
But Dr. Zhao didn’t seem ready to leave. After a pause, he asked, “You’re an Alpha?”
He rubbed his nose. Even with the emergency room door shut, the scent of cedar leaking out was strong.
For any Alpha, the pheromones of an Omega in heat were nearly irresistible. Yet Lin Xi showed no reaction at all.
Raising an eyebrow, Lin Xi replied with irritation, “Do you need to see my ID?”
Why is everyone asking me this today?
Dr. Zhao suppressed the doubt in his heart and smiled. “No need.”