Stealing Your Heart

Lin Xinyan cast her eyes downwards. Although Yuxiu had given birth to Zong Jinghao, she had missed the critical period of taking care and bonding with her child.

As of current, Zong Jinghao was still very distant from her.

This was not only a lifelong pity for Cheng Yuxiu. She was a miserable, yet noble lady.

If Lin Xinyan was in Yuxiu’s shoes, she might not have been able to do what Yuxiu had done.

“Try to convince Jinghao to stop being so bothered by it.” Li Jing sighed. “I actually understand. If my father married barely a month after my mother had passed away, I might even have hated the woman. In fact, I might have even possessed an urge to stab her with a knife. Regardless of who experienced this, no one can say for sure that they know exactly how a person would feel.

Yet, Jinghao managed to control his impulses. Although his relationship with Qifeng became tense, he did not cross the line. He’s giving Qifeng the cold shoulder because he just can’t get over this emotional hurdle. As Jinghao’s wife, you should try to counsel him more.”

Lin Xinyan nodded gently.

Li Jing was right too. It was impossible to know exactly how he felt in that situation. Only someone who had gone through the exact same thing could truly understand his state of mind.

Upon listening to what Cheng Yuxiu had said, she continuously thought from Yuxiu’s perspective on how to persuade Zong Jinghao.

However, she had never stood in Zong Jinghao’s shoes, to think about it from his perspective.

He did not know the fact that Cheng Yuxiu was his mother, as well as the complications that had occurred in the past, along with the sacrifices that she had made for him.

Hence, she should approach this issue by thinking from his perspective.

“I’ll take my leave first.”

At this moment, the study room’s door opened. Zong Jinghao soon walked out.

“I’ll send you out,” offered Wen Qing.

However, Zong Jinghao rejected his offer, saying that it was cold out there. As their car was parked just outside, they could quickly reach the car.

When Lin Xinyan saw the both of them walk out, she stood up from the sofa. Zong Jinghao walked towards her and urged, “Let’s go home.”

Lin Xinyan nodded.

“It’s still early. Why don’t you stay a little while longer?” Li Jing tried to hold them back.

“It’s okay. It’s actually getting late.” Lin Xinyan was eager to learn about what Wen Qing had told Zong Jinghao.

could tell that Lin Xinyan had really wanted to leave. “Come when

Xinyan helped the children wear their coats, while Li Jing walked over to help as well. “It’s Chinese New Year’s Eve

year older after the New Year!” declared Lin Ruixi

a year older. While you kids grow up, your grandaunt

grandaunt,” refuted

louder as she praised, “You’re such a

that moment, Wen Qing walked over and handed

time here, I’ve prepared some gift money for you, in celebration of the

it was not right for her to accept the bulging envelope. Although Wen Qing was very extreme when it

Plus, it’s your first time visiting my house. The money is not only for tradition’s sake, but rather, it’s also a

The children will be happy too.

the children

you, granduncle,” exclaimed the children

stroked Lin Xichen’s head. “Eat well and grow taller, so that you can follow me to the army and become a

Xichen nodded firmly, looking extremely

door, Li Jing and

Lin Xinyan sat beside Zong Jinghao, so close that she could smell the

did the both of you talk about in the

ask this question. However, he was surprised that she would

against the seat, he

unease by his stare, Lin Xinyan blinked. “Why are you looking at me like

“Yeah.”

heart

the change in Lin Xinyan’s expression,

tell you when we reach

it for a while before saying, “I’m sorry.

his gaze in surprise and delight. He pulled Lin Xinyan

change the kids’ surnames?” asked Lin Xinyan

Back then, she did not take it

all, she had already accepted

it?” Zong Jinghao did

we don’t change their surnames, won’t they belong to the Lin family?” Truthfully, Lin Xinyan was even more unwilling to let them take the Lin surname. She only did that because she was left with

had belonged to the Lin family just because of their surnames. In his

if they learn that the children have taken

Chuckling hoarsely, he bent down and kissed her ear. “I don’t mind, as long as

right in front of them, but he still