Translator: Henyee Translations Editor: Henyee Translations
âYes, Momâ¦â Lin Wan replied softly, finding solace in her motherâs embrace.
She had refrained from revealing her inner turmoil for five years, especially before her children and Lu Hao. But in her motherâs presence, all the pent-up sadness flooded out.
Comforted by her mother, Lin Wan shed tears for an extended period before composing herself.
âWanwan, have a bit more to eat,â Qiao Yujuan encouraged her daughter.
Lin Wan declined with a shake of her head. âMom, Iâm not hungry anymore. The long flight has left me a bit weary. Iâd like to rest.â
âAlright, Iâve tidied up your room. Go and get some rest,â Qiao Yujuan suggested.
Upon retreating to her room, Lin Wan lay on the bed, staring at the ceiling. Memories flooded her mind, especially thoughts of Xiao Yichen.
After closing her eyes, Lin Wan hoped sleep would ease her mind, quieting the ache of longing for him.
He must have been happy these past five years, right?
Lin Wan rose early at dawn, freshened up, and joined her mother for breakfast.
Afterwards, she drove her mother to school and headed to Elite Jewelry company to start her workday with Katie.
Lin Wan and Katie were immersed in various responsibilities with the new company and its tasks.
It wasnât until lunchtime that Lin Wan found a moment to call Lu Hao from the companyâs lounge.
âHello, Wanwan.â Lu Hao picked up the call very quickly.
âHi, Lu Hao. Has Ranran woken up?â Lin Wan inquired, knowing it was morning in France.
âAwake. Iâm dressing him. Iâll let Ranran talk to you,â Lu Hao responded, handing the phone to his son.
âHello, Lin Wan. Why are you calling so late at night? Did Grandma distract you from thinking about me?â Lin Xiaoran teased his mother as he answered the call.
Lin Wan welcomed her sonâs teasing. âMy mistake, I apologize to you, Ranran. Iâm sorry.â
âBut I didnât forget you while I was with your grandma. I wanted to call you in the morning, but it would have been midnight on your side. I didnât want to disturb your Daddy Luâs sleep,â Lin Wan explained.
âAlright, Iâll forgive Lin Wan,â Lin Xiaoran playfully assented, with a hint of assertiveness in his tone.
âYes, I love you the most. Come on, kiss me,â Lin Wan coaxed playfully.
âMom, I havenât brushed my teeth yet. My breath stinks,â Lin Xiaoran retorted. âLetâs do that later. You belong to me only. Iâm not worried about you kissing anyone else.â
Lin Wan was momentarily speechless at her sonâs candidness.
Each conversation with her son revealed new facets of his personality.
âLin Wan, Iâve got a secret to share.â Lin Xiaoran switched topics on the call.
âYes, what secret?â Lin Wan perked up, eager to hear her sonâs revelation.
âI slept with Daddy Lu last night. He secretly told me he missed you,â Lin Xiaoran announced over the phone.
Lin Wan couldnât help but smile at her sonâs innocence. âThen tell Daddy Lu that I miss him too.â
If her son thought it was a secret, sheâd humor him as long as he was happy.
But she genuinely missed Lu Hao. His constant presence over the past five years had become a comforting habit, and she felt the void after this brief separation..