Stealing Your Heart

The little girl nuzzled her face against his chest and called out to him affectionately.

Zong Jinghao was helplessly enjoying spoiling her.

Lin Xichen stood at the door and watched his father and sister in the living room. He had wanted to say something but decided not to, turning and going out of the room.

He had put together the puzzle pieces from his Secret Base book. It consisted of several thousand pieces of small bits, and it had taken him one and a half days to complete it. He had wanted to call them to come and take a look at it. But in the end, he decided against it.

“Xichen, have you completed your Secret Base?” Lin Ruixi shouted when she caught sight of her brother’s back.

Lin Xichen answered moodily, “Yes.”

“Can Daddy and I take a look at it?”

Lin Xichen stiffened and paused his steps. “Of course.”

Lin Ruixi pulled Zong Jinghao and walked over. The assembled pieces of Secret Base had taken up a big part of the room.

Every piece had been put together with diligence.

“Wow.” The little girl’s eyes widened in amazement. She had not expected it to be this spectacular.

The small pieces of plastics were pieced together into an amazing assembly; it looked just like the scene that was being shown on the TV.

She couldn’t help but exclaim in admiration.

Upon seeing his sister in awe, Lin Xichen lifted his chin in pride. He felt proud of his handiwork.

“Xichen, you did a great job.” Lin Ruixi hugged Lin Xichen and kissed him. “How come you are so good in this?”

Lin Xichen laughed at her show of admiration before he said, “It’s actually very simple. I can teach you next time.”

“Thank you, Xichen.” Lin Ruixi smiled and turned around to study the Secret Base. She reached out her small hand to touch a few of the pieces, feeling that her brother was awesome.

She was amazed at how quickly he had put together this pile of plastic pieces.

Zong Jinghao stood in front of the Secret Base with one hand in his pocket, and the other hand touching his son’s piece of work. An adult would need at least two days to complete this. He was completely amazed at his son’s speed.

Unconsciously, the corners of his lips curled into a smile as he glanced at his son’s face. His heart burst with pride at how clever his son was.

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Zijin back to prison. If she were to be diagnosed with an illness, she would be allowed to come out for treatment. But before that, she was not allowed

visit you

she was strong enough not to show any emotions in front of

was hard for her

when she had to watch her own

grief was a heavy load to

couldn’t mask the sorrow on

doing well. Don’t feel sad for me. This is the path I’ve chosen, so

look at her mother as she was afraid she might

can you promise me one

Xinyan lowered her head and wiped the corner of her eyes before

a happy life with Zong Jinghao and raise the two children well. I’m

Xinyan sniffled. “I

life was something she had never thought

would fall in love with a man

of the surprises in life was that you never knew the kind

you want to come over,” Shen

country had its state laws; a family

to take good care of Zhuang Zijin. That would make

Lin Xinyan nodded.

Zijin bid farewell to Lin Xinyan and said, “Don’t worry, I’ll be fine here. I’ll feel uneasy if I were to be

not move as she

 The setting sun cast a shadow on her frail figure through

disappear little by little out of her

never see Zhuang Zijin again

suddenly

around and smiled

and said, “Take care of yourself. I’ll

Zhuang Zijin responded, “Okay.”

Zhuang Zijin back in and arranged for someone to

She was leaning against the wall with her head bowed,

how to comfort her, so he asked,

Xinyan lifted her head. “Do you have time? Care