Translator: Dragon Boat Translation Editor: Dragon Boat Translation
Sitting on a stone bench outside Zhengsheng Apartments, Shen Ning had her head down, tears rolling down her cheeks like fallen pearls.
Noticing her pale complexion, Aunt Dong, who had been looking after Shen Ning for years, expressed her concern. âMiss, why do you look so pale? Is something troubling you? You can always share it with me, even if I canât solve it, I can lend a listening ear,â she offered kindly.
Shen Ning, her eyes vacant and distant, took a moment before responding. âAunt Dong, it looks like we might have to move away soon,â she admitted with a heavy heart.
Aunt Dong, her voice full of warmth, suggested, âWell, this place isnât all that great anyway. We could go back to the White Villa.â
Shen Ning shook her head. âNo, we canât move there,â she said with a hint of fear in her voice.
âThat place belongs to Shen Mei and her daughter. Going there would be like walking into a trap,â Shen Ning explained, her eyes welling up with tears.
Understanding her concerns, Aunt Dong reassured her, âAlright, then weâll find another place. Iâll be right there with you, no matter where we go.â
Shen Ning, touched by her support, embraced Aunt Dong tightly, her tears staining Aunt Dongâs shoulder.
The next day arrived, and Shen Ning was finally able to send Coco and Xiaoxiao to kindergarten. She cherished the wonderful moments spent with her children!
If they were to move soon, these two kids might have to temporarily miss school.
âMommy, did you sleep well last night?â Coco, looking at his momâs pale face with concern, asked on the school bus.
Shen Ning smiled and reassured him, âI did, sweetheart. Mommy had a good nightâs sleep.â @@novelbin@@
Last night, she had been plagued by nightmares, all featuring the moment when Shen Mei pushed her into the sea. In her dream, she cried so much that she even woke up Aunt Dong.
It was only in the latter part of the night that Aunt Dong held her, comforting her until she fell asleep again.
In the morning, she woke up feeling groggy.
âMommy, you donât have to work too hard. Donât worry, weâll make money and support the family when we grow up,â Xiaoxiao said, looking at her momâs face, her eyes turning red.
Her mommy looked so pitiful!
Xiaoxiao could feel the heavy burden weighing on her momâs heart, making it hard to breathe. She was really worried.
âThank you, Xiaoxiao.â Shen Ning hugged Xiaoxiao tightly, cradling her in her arms.
As she held the little bundle of joy, her heart warmed. She vowed to ensure her children lived happily and never let Li Zhenting take Coco away from her.
In the kindergarten,
âBig brother, Mommy has always worried that Daddy might take you away and that youâd be mistreated by that ugly witch. Thatâs why sheâs been so down,â Coco shared his thoughts with Xiaoxiao, sitting on their desks.
Xiaoxiao felt her heart ache as she listened. âDonât worry, even if Daddy tries to take me away, I wonât go with him. That meanie bullies Mommy. Iâll stand up to him.â
Her little fists clenched in anger.
âYeah,â Xiaoxiao nodded firmly.
âXiaoxiao, Mommy must be suffering at Liâs Manor. We canât let this go on. Today, Iâm going to investigate whatâs happening at Liâs Manor,â Coco declared.
âOkay, I want to go too,â Xiaoxiao immediately agreed.
âRight, letâs talk to Ding Ding later and come up with a plan. Remember, Grandma said you could visit Liâs Manor often last time. You can go openly, and Iâll sneak in,â Coco had his plan ready.
âOkay.â
Xiaoxiao looked up to her big brother in admiration, he always knew what to do!
The next day,
Liâs Manor was decked out with decorations, buzzing with excitement.
It was Shen Meiâs 24th birthday party..