Stealing Your Heart

Shen Peichuan shook his head and said no.

Sitting across the table, Captain Song took a quick glimpse at Shen Peichuan and then at Song Yaxin. He knew his wife’s words would have affected his daughter, but there was nothing his daughter could do to undo the past, no matter how much she regretted it.

As people always say—never force anything that was not meant to be, because one would never have to force anything that was truly meant to be.

It was true that Captain Song really hoped Shen Peichuan could marry his daughter at one point, but he knew love could not be forced.

That was why he invited Shen Peichuan and Sang Yu over.

It was time he buried his unfulfilled wish, and it was also time his wife and his daughter got over the past.

Now that Song Yaxin had divorced, all Captain Song wanted was for her to get over the hurt and start anew with someone else who would truly cherish her.

Looking at the four of them, Captain Song let out a sigh and collected himself. “Come, let’s dig in. Make yourself at home; there’s not a need to be so constrained. I remember you being quite an eloquent girl,” he said, looking at Sang Yu.

Captain Song really admired the girl. From his first impression of her, she was energetic and courageous.

Upon hearing that, a small and innocent grin spread across Sang Yu’s lips. “I was really worried that you would punish him back then.”

Captain Song chuckled as he thought about how Sang Yu had defended Shen Peichuan last time. “I bet you’re the one who pursued him.”

Captain Song knew Shen Peichuan inside out. He knew that the man would never initiate something like that when he first saw the news.

But Shen Peichuan had quickly interjected and came to Sang Yu’s rescue. “No, it is I who liked her first,” he said softly but surely.

He did not want people to have the wrong idea about Sang Yu.

After all, she was the one who had helped him out.

Captain Song widened his eyes in surprise and laughed heartily. “Ha! I didn’t expect that!”

He had always thought Shen Peichuan to be an honest and dull man.

It never occurred to him that Shen Peichuan would go after any girl. That said a lot about how much Shen Peichuan liked Sang Yu.

It was completely understandable, though. Sang Yu was a beautiful girl in her prime, and she had a fine character. Captain Song could tell that she was someone who had a mind of her own, although she was much younger than Shen Peichuan.

He shifted his gaze to Sang Yu and told her, “Peichuan does not have his family with him here, so you must take good care of him.”

She smiled and nodded her head vigorously as she stole a look at Shen Peichuan.

Sang Yu knew that this was the man she wanted to marry one day.

to differ. She eyed the couple and said sourly, “Peichuan, look at how nice my dad is to you. Why not you be his son? I’m sure he’ll

was so obvious that the

here to enjoy a meal. Do you think everyone

husband. “Come on; she’s still recovering from a broken marriage. Understandably,

shooting daggers at his daughter. All he wanted was for her to get over Shen Peichuan. Yet, not only was she refusing to let the past go, but she was also making

that it was not a good time to dine with the family today. He felt that he should allow each side some time to recover

take leave. “I’m sorry if we made you

altogether grateful for what you’ve done for me,” Shen Peichuan replied cordially with a bow. Regardless of what Song Yaxin said, he knew Captain Song was a

would change how much he respected his

man yourself, else you wouldn’t have gotten promoted. Why don’t we have a meal another day? You should treat me the

would agree to promote Shen Peichuan

knew he was a man

Peichuan appreciated Captain Song’s kindness. “You should come over to my place next time. I’ll cook

raised his brows in surprise. “I didn’t know you knew

not particularly good, but I’m willing to cook

then. See you,”

ourselves out. See y’all around,” Shen Peichuan greeted the captain and Mrs.

Captain Song turned around and eyed his daughter coldly.

table, Song Yaxin grabbed her hair in agony. She did not know why she had blurted out such insensitive words either. All she knew was that it surely did not

nothing you can do no matter how much you regret your decision now. What you just said is so unabashed. I feel ashamed as your father. Also, Shen Peichuan was promoted because he deserves it. It’s not like I show him special favor. Yes, I did nominate him to be the deputy chief, but that’s purely because of his capability. Now that you put it that way, it sounds like I do have an ulterior motive,” Captain Song berated

Song tried interjecting to appease her husband. “But you need

a legit excuse for her to inflict pain on others?” he questioned his wife before she could even finish her sentence. To Captain Song,

knew her husband was right. Shen

let out a sigh and asked, “Why didn’t you tell

everything to you, right?” Captain

for

Shen Peichuan? What was with that reaction just now? Look at what you’ve done. Your

she should not have said such a remark. She smacked her lips and grunted, “I’m so sorry, mom. I really don’t know

where he was today because of her dad. She thought that he had come today because he wanted to show his gratitude. That was why she thought that they still had a chance. But to

me it hurts you to see him have a girlfriend?”

reason for her to reject him last time; if she did not, there was no reason for her to

wrap her head

mean anything

not the case, but she decided to let the matter off. Song Yaxin had

your dad. I’m sure he’ll forgive

like Shen Peichuan is his illegitimate child,” Song Yaxin joked

you talking about? You’d better not let your dad hear this,” Mrs. Song

her husband was a man of principle; he would never do something