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…”

to apologize. You did nothing wrong. I understand what you’re worried about, but you are mommy’s

Xinyan became even tighter

Knock! Knock!

the door as

Xinyan carried her daughter and cooed, “Alright, let’s not cry anymore,

saying, “Mommy, put

will be careful, but I want to hold you for a little longer. You’re all grown up now, and

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

Xinyan’s waist and reminded her, “Slow

Lin Xinyan nodded.

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

nervous. The doctor already said that she should be on bed rest. And yet, here she is, walking around while carrying a tiny meatball!

finally reached the dining table, Zong Jinghao took his daughter and placed her on the

well. He climbed onto the chair on his own

turned to her son

know how to play the piano?” asked Lin

anticipation as well. Her voice was still a little raspy when she spoke because she cried too much earlier. “I’ve never seen mommy

didn’t want her kids to think that they would be neglected just because

she had been locked

get to see mommy play the piano for us later,”

to wipe his daughter’s

grinned and said,

end, Zong Jinghao could never be stern with his daughter,

the soup by letting it simmer for over three hours to ensure that all the nutrients had seeped into it.

scooped a bowl for Lin Xinyan. “This can replenish your calcium, so drink more of it to prevent your muscles from aching when you

bowl of soup right in front of Lin

heard what Cheng Yuxiu say. She grinned and asked curiously, “How did you know that the muscles will

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

woman that had never been pregnant before to

expect Aunt Yu to suddenly ask a question like that, so

her about how my

too much about it since

stiff-looking smile and chimed in, “That’s right. Yan

Jinghao leaned against his chair as he shifted his gaze

moment, Cheng Yuxiu placed several dishes that were Zong Jinghao’s favorite right in front of him. The way she did it looked so natural as if it were out

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

said, “Yeah, she’s