Luo Haofeng didn’t expect Bai Xiaoxiao to reply to his ssage.
It was just an involuntary waiting.
One minute passed, ten minutes passed, half an hour passed.
He waited until dawn, but Bai Xiaoxiao didn’t send him a single word. Despite knowing this outco, despite the heartache numbing him, he could still feel a faint pain.
He stared at his phone, and a bitter smile tugged at the corner of his mouth.
The phone screensaver was a picture of Bai Xiaoxiao, her smile bright and pure. Every ti he saw her smile, he felt like the whole world beca radiant.
But at this mont, he only felt heartache.
Would he ever see such a smile again?
The answer was impossible.
Xiaoxiao, I really hope you hate , don’t hate yourself, don’t bla yourself.
And don’t harm yourself and the baby in your belly.
He sincerely prayed that even if Bai Xiaoxiao never wanted to see him again in this lifeti, he hoped she would quickly move on and live happily again like before.
When he first t Bai Xiaoxiao, she was such an upbeat and happy girl.
He missed the tis when they bickered and couldn’t stand each other, and when she dressed herself flamboyantly and cut her nails into sharp weapons, completely undeterred by his threats.
Luo Haofeng alone thought about the monts from his acquaintance with Bai Xiaoxiao until now...
**
The next morning, Wen Ran accompanied Bai Xiaoxiao back to G City first.
Mo Xiuchen initially wanted to hurry and finish his tasks to return with them.
But thinking about Luo Haofeng, and after Wen Ran’s persuasion, Mo Xiuchen stayed behind.
Bai Xiaoxiao didn’t sleep well last night. When she got up in the morning, both her eyes bore heavy dark circles.
Wen Ran noticed and frowned with concern, "Xiaoxiao, did you go out stealing last night?"
Bai Xiaoxiao pretended to be playful and smiled, "Yes, quickly check if the money in your wallet is missing."
Wen Ran gave her a glare, "Once we get in the car, take another nap; I don’t want to bring a big panda back."
"If you could really bring a big panda back, wouldn’t you be thrilled?"
After the banter, Bai Xiaoxiao spoke seriously, "Ranran, my mom called last night."
A look of concern crossed Wen Ran’s face, and she asked, "You didn’t say anything to Aunt Qiao, did you?"
"No, being so far away, saying anything would worry them to death." Bai Xiaoxiao smiled bitterly; she had done so many things that hurt her mom’s heart and couldn’t be so inconsiderate anymore.
Even if she had to say sothing, she would wait until she returned to G City.
Moreover, she didn’t plan to ask her mom about these matters. She felt that if she did, it would be like making her mom expose her wounds just to show her.
"Ranran, if my mom asks, what should I say?"
Bai Xiaoxiao looked at Wen Ran with confusion. She didn’t want her mom to know the truth, but she definitely couldn’t hide it once she got ho.
Wen Ran pondered for a mont, "Why not say nothing for now? If Aunt Qiao and Uncle Bai ask, just say that Jiang Hui is willing to cooperate, and they will soon be able to catch ng Ke, so there’s no need for you to stay in City B."
Originally, Bai Xiaoxiao went to City B because she feared ng Ke might harm her.
"Would that work?"
Bai Xiaoxiao asked, a bit worried.
She feared her mom might see through her lies; her current mood, even if she acted, might not seem convincing.
"Whether it works depends on you. Just act carefree like before, so Aunt Qiao doesn’t worry."
Regardless of the reason, Wen Ran didn’t want Bai Xiaoxiao thinking too much.
Her situation is special now; being too sad is bad for the baby.
**
G City
Wen Ran and Bai Xiaoxiao got off the plane and realized that the people picking them up were Wen Jin and Ziyi.
"Mom."
As soon as Ziyi spotted Wen Ran, he happily ran into her arms, burying his handso face deep into her embrace, "Mom."
"Ziyi, how co you and uncle are here?"
Today, Ziyi had to shoot a comrcial; Wen Ran initially wanted to stay ho and accompany him, but last night she rushed to City B, asking Wen Jin to accompany Ziyi today instead.
Ziyi lifted his head from her embrace, his eyes bright as he looked at her, and said in that tender and heartwarming voice, "Mom, I finished filming the comrcial early and hurried to pick you and godmother up."
After speaking, Ziyi smiled and called out ’godmother’ cheerfully.
"Ziyi looks so handso today."
Bai Xiaoxiao praised with a smile. A hint of shyness appeared on Ziyi’s handso face, but his eyes showed a trace of pride.
Wen Jin stood to the side with a gentle smile, watching them warmly.
After they said their greetings, he spoke softly, "Ranran, Xiaoxiao, let’s get in the car first."
He had noticed Bai Xiaoxiao’s less-than-ideal state and was aware of what happened in City B, but he didn’t ask anything.
Once in the car, Wen Ran realized it was Wen Jin who was driving.
"Brother, why didn’t you have Qing Feng drive? Didn’t he drop Ziyi off?"
Wen Jin glanced at them through the rear-view mirror, saying casually, "I picked up Ziyi this morning and didn’t let Qing Feng co along."
"Mom, I did exceptionally well today; the director kept praising ."
After all, he was still a child, being mature for his age but still loved to act spoiled in front of Wen Ran.
Wen Ran affectionately patted his head, "Next ti you shoot a comrcial, I’ll definitely accompany you."
"Really?"
Ziyi’s eyes lit up, staring fixedly at Wen Ran.
"Mom, you have to keep your promise and not change your mind because of a few words from Dad; Dad is the worst."
Ziyi was often bullied by Mo Xiuchen, forced to remain silent in his presence.
Since Mo Xiuchen was not here, he dared to protest softly.
Wen Ran couldn’t help but laugh, speaking on Mo Xiuchen’s behalf, "Ziyi, you shouldn’t talk about Dad like that; your dad loves you very much."
Ziyi pouted, "He loves , but he always competes with us for mom. The ti , Xin Xin, and Mo Mo spend with mom combined isn’t as much as the ti mom and dad spend together."
As he spoke, he started counting on his fingers.
Almost as if he had really calculated it.
Wen Jin laughed heartily, "Ziyi, if you have such a big grievance, why don’t you bring it up in front of your dad?"
Upon hearing this, Ziyi’s lips quivered.
"My dad said whoever dares to compete with him for mom, he’d turn against them." They’re still too young; what if dad gets mad and doesn’t care for them anymore.
Or worse, dad might take mom and run away, preventing them from seeing her.
Thinking about it, Ziyi decided to endure for now, but he continuously told himself to grow up quickly and work hard to beco stronger.
Then, he’d snatch mom back from tyrant dad.
With this thought, a proud smile erged on his handso little face.
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