Stealing Your Heart

Gu Huixin stared at her daughter. “It’s already so late. It’s not proper for you to stay here.”

Now, she finally had confirmation that Bai Yinning and these men were not on good terms. Otherwise, they would not have been so calm, especially upon knowing that he had been kidnapped.

“Mom, I wouldn’t be able to sleep even if I go back now. I’m too worried about Yinning.” While Zhou Chunchun did not know what Lin Xinyan had felt toward Bai Yinning, she knew that the other woman would not wish him any harm.

“Chunchun,” Gu Huixin pleaded. Knowing that her daughter was rather innocent in nature, Gu Huixin was worried that she would be bullied if she remained.

“Mom, go home.” Taking in the determined expression on Zhou Chunchun’s face, Gu Huixin had no choice but to acquiesce to her words. “I’ll come over tomorrow morning to fetch you.”

“Okay,” Zhou Chunchun immediately agreed.

Zong Jinghao’s brows furrowed. It was evident that he felt rather reluctant to let Zhou Chunchun stay the night. He did not want her to take up more of Lin Xinyan’s time. “It’s very late so both of you should go. I’ll hand the man over to you tomorrow.”

“Please tell Xinyan that I want to meet her.” She knew that he did not want her to stay there. However, her worry for Bai Yinning was trumping her apprehension at offending Zong Jinghao. There was no way that she could leave if Lin Xinyan were able to truly help her.

“Chunchun-” Gu Huixin started in exasperation.

Zhou Chunchun cut her off, “Mom, leave me alone.”

“Are you stupid? Can’t you see that he doesn’t want you here?” Annoyed at her daughter’s stubbornness, the words slipped out before Gu Huixin could stop them. She instantly regretted opening her mouth.

“Chunchun, I’m so sorry. I didn’t mean that.”

“It’s fine. It’s just the truth anyway.” Tears gathered in Zhou Chunchun’s eyes as sadness swelled within her. Truthfully, she would not have minded it if anyone else had said that. Nonetheless, coming from her own mother, it really hurt.

Abruptly, a voice called out, “Come in then.”

It was Lin Xinyan. She had been standing at the door and she had overheard the entire conversation.

Zhou Chunchun’s head whipped around and she spotted Lin Xinyan watching her. She jogged over to stand before Lin Xinyan and wiped at the tears trickling down her face. Plastering a smile on her face, she urged, “Xinyan, I’m sorry to disturb you when it’s already so late. It’s just… I’m so worried about Yinning that I can’t sleep. I don’t have any friends to talk to either…”

Lin Xinyan knew that the other woman had a pure and simple soul. Thus, she snagged Zhou Chunchun’s hand and reassured her, “It’s fine. We’re friends, aren’t we? I’ll look after you.”

With that said, she focused her attention on Gu Huixin, who was standing nearby watching her daughter with blatant worry. Although their first meeting had been less than pleasant, she was willing to forgive the older woman for Zhou Chunchun’s sake. Thinking on it further, she could understand that Gu Huixin was simply concerned for her daughter.

All parents only want the best for their children.

“I’ll take care of her,” she promised Gu Huixin.

The older woman nodded. “Thank you. I’d like to apologize for what I’ve done previously.”

Chunchun will be fine

thanked Lin Xinyan again, reassured by the younger woman’s sincere attitude. Turning to her daughter, she uttered, “Chunchun, I’ll be

Chunchun nodded and answered, “Okay. I’ll get back home myself in the

at Zhou Chunchun’s words. How is she going to

thoughts, Lin Xinyan piped

Huixin expressed

a gentle smile. Qin Ya was sitting on the couch in the living room so Lin

Qin Ya did not want to make things difficult for everyone. She also refused to allow Lin Xinyan to

“He’ll deal with this matter, don’t worry. Come, let

the bandages on Qin Ya’s legs and feet. Hence, she reached out to grab the injured woman’s

over at Lin Xinyan, her expression evident in asking

Bai Yinning’s new wife, Zhou

in agreement. “She does look

She looks very innocent.

Lin Xinyan poured her a glass of

her mouth. “Alright, you guys don’t have to stay here. I’m going to

if you need

lips and continued, “Your husband loves you so much that anyone who even looks at you wrong will probably suffer his wrath. I’m most definitely not going to order you around like

Lin Xinyan glared at her. “Go to sleep. You’re always running your mouth!

her lips, Qin

Ya under the sheets, Lin Xinyan muttered an apology, “I didn’t mean

You should rest early too. I don’t want my godson to be too tired.” Qin Ya was not

Lin Xinyan made a sound of

had exited the room before she shut

her head. “No. I couldn’t eat

have the energy to wait for him. There’s still some food here. Eat something.” Lin Xinyan

come together to have dinner. It is such a pity that it was interrupted. Look at all these leftover

head in guilt, murmuring,

fault. Aunt Yu didn’t mean to accuse you,” Lin Xinyan comforted. Truthfully, Aunt Yu

for her. “Eat something or Bai Yinning would be upset. He

Chunchun acted obediently to her

on her behalf. It was already bad enough that he was

loves you,

as she tried

Lin Xinyan and uttered, “You don’t have to explain; I understand. I don’t hate you, you know. You’re beautiful, smart, and kind. It’s normal that he would like you. However,

to that. She could merely stare back at

I don’t have any siblings. Is it alright if I treat you as my sister in the future?” Zhou Chunchun lowered her eyes shamefully. “I don’t have

Remember, you’re supposed to live your life the way you want it to be. There’s only one you in the entire world so what you say or do is your business, not anyone else’s.