Stealing Your Heart

In his mind, he told himself over and over again. That is not real. If I am afraid, I’m being tricked.

He must not be afraid.

Steadily he walked towards the bed, then he held the blanket and jerked hard to remove it. However, there was nothing under the covers. He turned around, looked at Zong Jinghao who was standing at the doorway and asked, “Where’s that doll?”

When Zong Jinghao was bringing him up here, someone was sent to get rid of it.

He was proud of Lin Xichen’s bravery and he felt comforted as well.

He walked in and his huge palm caressed Lin Xichen’s head affectionately. “You are a brave boy!”

“Of course,” Lin Xichen lifted his head in pride. He looked a little arrogant. “I am mummy’s son. Of course I’m brave. I promised her that when I grow up, I’ll protect her, but…”

Just now when we arrived, mummy seemed upset.

What should I do?

“Mummy seemed upset.” Lin Xichen blinked his eyes.

Zong Jinghao noticed that. “Let’s go,” he said.

He took Lin Xichen downstairs and sent him to the private room to have dinner with Shen Peichuan and the others. Then, he went to find Lin Xinyan.

Lin Xinyan was still standing on the steps. She was struggling with herself and felt deeply troubled.

She was rather regretful that she did not stop them just now.

Seeing Lin Xinyan, Zong Jinghao stopped. Then he walked steadily towards her, “You have to trust our son.”

Lin Xinyan turned and looked at him standing not far away from her. Of course she believed in her son, but he was only five!

“Zong Jinghao, are you insane?” She rushed over, punching and kicking him. He stood unmoving like a mountain, letting her vent her anger.

Lin Xinyan was too emotional. She flung her hands about and Zong Jinghao was worried that she would hurt herself. He grabbed her hands, and held her in his arms tightly, saying, “Calm down.”

“If you let him look, it means that he will get hurt for a second time? How can I keep calm? If he is frightened out of his mind, I’ll hate myself for the rest of my life!”

Zong Jinghao rubbed her back again and again, speaking softly to her, “Good girl, he won’t be scared out of his mind.”

His hand and his voice seemed to have some type of power. In his embrace, Lin Xinyan gradually calmed down.

She raised her head and looked at him. So close to him, Lin Xinyan could see every hair on his face. His skin was very smooth. No, she was getting carried away. She willed her thoughts back to her son, “How is he?”

fine,” Zong Jinghao sighed softly, “In future, please trust me. I know what I am

eyes as she explained, “It’s not that

have no faith in your

that she was worried. She was worried her son would be

he will have to face real blood-and-flesh humans. Sometimes, the human heart is more horrifying than that doll. He has to

but her heart ached

you want to do, can you possibly ask for my permission first?” Lin Xinyan

if aware of the incorrectness of her words, she quickly explained, “I mean things

Jinghao to misunderstand her and think that she was trying to interfere with his

that lit up his face. Teasingly, he said, “And if I do not discuss

hand, pretending to hit him,

a

placed it

only kidding. Hitting a man on the face was no

back her

been resolved and the atmosphere had cleared much. He held

Indeed, she had

aftermath. Then she stayed at home without looking for a job during

Bai Yinning went to her house

just come back from shopping. Seeing Bai Yinning, she was surprised at first and then quickly ran over to him, asking, “What are

just came to see you, how have

smiled, “Very

The air was still.

they ran out of topics

The atmosphere was embarrassing.

food

Qingqing lowered

you inviting me inside?” Bai

front to lead the way, saying, “I hoped you

asked while they were

reached adolescence, I hardly go back to see my adoptive parents. They don’t treat me very well. I don’t really like going back. When I still had my clothing store, I did save some money.

regretted coming to see her. When she was in the orphanage, she was a very simple girl and she had the best relationship with

do

held tight to the plastic bag in her hands as she

I can just come to visit you, can’t I?” Bai Yinning was

course, I’ll be glad. If there is anything

she spoke, the elevator

Yinning out of the elevator, while

had all the necessities. Furthermore, it was kept tidy and