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…”

did nothing wrong. I understand what you’re worried about, but you are mommy’s and daddy’s precious baby, and no

on Lin Xinyan became even tighter

Knock! Knock!

door as she said,

and cooed, “Alright, let’s not cry anymore, okay? It’s not pretty if

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

cheek. “Mommy will be careful, but I want 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 little more while I

of her mother’s neck. The little girl was elated

supported Lin Xinyan’s waist and reminded

Lin Xinyan nodded.

condition wasn’t ideal, and she might have a miscarriage if she was not careful. As

was short, but Zong Jinghao was still nervous. The doctor already said that she should be on bed rest. And yet, here she is, walking around while carrying a tiny meatball! thought Zong Jinghao exasperatedly. Even though Lin Ruixi wasn’t plump, she

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

music notebook aside and walked over as well. He

to her son and

how to play the piano?”

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

didn’t want her kids

she had been locked at

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

Jinghao grabbed some tissue to wipe his

Ruixi grinned and said, “Thank

daughter, even

soup by letting it simmer for over three hours to ensure that all

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

Yuxiu then placed the bowl of soup right in front of Lin

Yu was serving the dishes at the time, and she heard what Cheng Yuxiu say. She grinned and asked curiously, “How did you know that the muscles will ache once a

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

had never been pregnant before to know

She didn’t expect Aunt Yu to suddenly ask a question

her about how my muscles ached when

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

and chimed in, “That’s right.

Jinghao leaned against his chair as he shifted his gaze down. The

Yuxiu placed several dishes that were Zong Jinghao’s favorite right in front of him. The way she did it

got some food for the little girl. “Ruixi is even eating on her own now. It feels

and said, “Yeah, she’s all