Stealing Your Heart

Zong Jinghao turned to look at Lin Xinyan, and his eyes shone with inexplicable heartache.

He wasn’t by her side when she needed someone to take care of her.

It must’ve been tough when she gave birth to the twins.

Lin Ruixi’s tiny fist loosened a little.

Lin Xinyan’s voice got even softer as she continued, “Even if I have countless other kids in the future, no one can replace you and your brother, Ruixi. The two of you are the reason I am who I am right now.”

Lin Ruixi turned to her mother between sobs.

Lin Xinyan reached her hand out to wipe Lin Ruixi’s tears away from her chubby cheeks. She then explained, “Ruixi, you are mommy’s most precious treasure, and I want you to grow up to be strong. I want to help you be a brave and resilient child because daddy and mommy can’t stay with you forever. This world is full of wonders, and you have so many adventures waiting for you. You will have to experience and face so much on your own. I am only strict with you because I love you.”

Lin Ruixi’s fist loosened completely and she reached out to touch Lin Xinyan’s tummy. Lin Xinyan was only a few months into her pregnancy, so the baby was virtually undetectable. Lin Ruixi sniffled and asked, “Is there really a baby inside?”

Lin Xinyan tilted her head down, and her eyes shone with love as she held her daughter and answered, “Yes, there is. You used to be in my tummy like this as well, Ruixi, but you grew up bit by bit.”

Lin Ruixi got curious and moved her hand around, but she still couldn’t feel the baby.

“You will be a big sister soon, Ruixi, and the baby will be very tiny. You have to care for and love the baby to help the baby grow up, okay?”

Lin Ruixi placed her head close to Lin Xinyan’s tummy and asked, “I’m a big sister?”

“Yes, you will be a big sister soon,” replied Lin Xinyan with a smile. She stroked her daughter’s hair before continuing, “My dear Ruixi is all grown up and is about to start elementary school. You will also be a big sister soon. I still remember how you looked just like a tiny Minnie Mouse when you were just born. Mommy was so worried then that you won’t have enough to eat.”

Lin Ruixi hugged her mother tightly and murmured, “Mommy…”

“Do you still remember what you ate to grow to be big and strong?” asked Lin Xinyan as she held her daughter’s face and stared into her big, round eyes.

Lin Ruixi nodded, “Yeah, I remember.”

“And do you remember what your brother ate growing up?”

“Yes, I remember it well. Mommy is worried about me not being full, so you gave me all the breast milk. Xichen had to have baby formula instead.”

“See? That is how much mommy loves you.”

Lin Ruixi lay silently in Lin Xinyan’s arms, sobbing softly.

“I’m sorry…”

you don’t need to apologize. You did nothing wrong. I understand what you’re worried about, but you are

hold on Lin Xinyan became even

Knock! Knock!

knocked and stood by the door as she said, “Dinner is

not cry

her tears away before saying, “Mommy, put me down. I don’t want the baby to

to hold you for a little longer. You’re all grown up now, and I can’t carry you like this for much longer. I want to hold you a

the crook of her mother’s neck. The little girl was elated now that she knew that her mommy

Xinyan’s waist

Lin Xinyan nodded.

she might have a miscarriage if she was not careful. As such, Cheng Yuxiu followed closely

distance between the study room and the dining room was short, but Zong Jinghao was still nervous. The doctor already said that she should be on bed rest. And yet,

table, Zong Jinghao took his daughter and placed

walked over as well. He climbed onto the chair on his own before asking,

Xinyan turned to her son and grinned before replying, “It’s

you know how to play the piano?” asked Lin

Ruixi’s eyes were glowing with anticipation as well. Her voice was still a little raspy when she spoke because she cried too much earlier. “I’ve never seen mommy play

after dinner,” replied Lin Xinyan. She didn’t want her kids to think that they would be neglected just because she was pregnant

she had been locked at

mommy play the piano for us later,” cheered the

tissue to

Ruixi grinned and

the end, Zong Jinghao could never be stern with his daughter, even though he was starting to realize that

made some bone broth just for Lin Xinyan. The former had made the soup by letting it simmer for over three hours to ensure that all the nutrients had seeped into it. Furthermore, in order to preserve the soup’s natural and original flavor, she didn’t put any seasoning

brought the soup over from the kitchen, and Cheng Yuxiu immediately scooped a bowl for Lin Xinyan. “This can replenish your calcium, so drink more of it to prevent your muscles from aching when you are further

bowl of soup right in front of Lin

and asked curiously, “How did you know that the muscles will

they told the public that they had never had a child together before and

pregnant before to know about

She didn’t expect Aunt Yu to suddenly ask a question like that, so she

her about how my

Yu. She didn’t think too much about it since the only reason she asked was that she was

a stiff-looking smile and chimed in,

shifted his gaze

Zong Jinghao’s favorite right in front of him. The way she did it

the dishes were placed on the table, Cheng Yuxiu sat down beside Lin Ruixi and got some food for the little girl. “Ruixi is even eating on

said, “Yeah, she’s all