When they left Xi Family's old family mansion, the sun had set .
Mubai's towering figure strode in front while Xinghe followed his back . There was an unspoken familiarity between the two of them .
Xinghe was pricked by a sudden inspiration and she turned to see Lin Lin standing at the villa entrance staring at her .
Xinghe read on his face the reluctance to part .
She too was broken-hearted . If possible, she would grab him and run .
But she knew it wouldn't work…
Grandfather Xi, to emphasize his intent, forbade her from meeting her son before she could produce the result .
If she failed to come up with anything within this one month, he would personally make sure the mother and son never got to meet again .
After all, Xinghe promised him success . Grandfather Xi would never allow her to renege on her promise .
AdvertisementIf she failed, there would be hell to pay .
Xinghe wasn't worried about completing the mission . In fact, she felt the period of one month was too long . She wished to see her son before then .
"If you want to meet him, come to me . I'll make sure the two of you have the chance to see each other," Mubai's low voice rang beside her ear .
Xinghe kindly demurred, "It's fine . "
She had to suppress her desire to see her son so she could focus completely on the task at hand . If not, she would spend every waking minute thinking about Lin Lin .
Her maternal instincts were hard to silence but the long period of time after her divorce when she had been prevented from seeing Lin Lin was indeed a great help .
The next one month would be a critical period so she couldn't allow herself to be distracted by thoughts about her son .
With this purpose in mind, Xinghe steeled herself and swiveled away from the gaze of her son . "Let's go . "
Mubai looked intensely at her but offered no words . He helped her with the car door . After she got in, he rounded the car and climbed into the driver's seat .
Then, he started the engine…
Through the rear-view mirror, Xinghe realized Lin Lin was still standing at the same spot .
She felt tears pricking her eyes . Her memory went back to their first real conversation after her divorce .
Yes, today's meeting was the first time the two had ever spoken to each other face-to-face .
She expected resentment from him but Lin Lin's feelings towards her was pure and simple .
He didn't blame her for abandoning him, he didn't even ask about the past . Instead he consoled her, Three years is not too long .
The little fella took her apology at face value and was answering her seriously .
Don't you blame me? Because you should . Xinghe had said conscientiously .
I had faith that you would come, and you see, you really did, so how can I blame you?
But what if I didn't come…
But you're here, aren't you?
Then, I apologize for making you wait . That couldn't have been fun .
It wasn't very fun, but it must've been harder for you . At least I have Daddy but you don't have another son .
Silly child, of course I only have one son . As long as I may live, you'll be my only one .
For some reason, in that moment, Xinghe had felt the need to tell her son that .
Lin Lin broke into a bright smile . Me too, I only have one mommy and I swear, you too will be my only one .
Xinghe couldn't help but laugh .
It was an objective fact that she was his only biological mother . Regardless, the child's insistence that she was his only one mommy warmed her heart .
Even now, thinking about it made her lips curled into a tender smile .
Mubai captured the slight smile that bloomed on her face and his gaze deepened .
"In one month, even if the project fails, I will hand the child's custody over to you," he suddenly promised .
Chapter end
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