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.

how nice my dad is to you. Why not you be his son? I’m sure he’ll

so obvious that the atmosphere turned

what she said. “You may leave if you’re not here to enjoy a meal. Do you

figured that she should try placating her husband. “Come on; she’s still recovering from a broken marriage. Understandably, all she can see is her

was for her to get over Shen Peichuan. Yet, not only was

felt 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 and readjust. Having made up his mind, he held Sang Yu’s hand and stood up. “I’m sorry, Captain. I still have some work to attend to. I’m afraid Sang Yu and

Shen Peichuan would take leave. “I’m sorry if we made you uncomfortable. I

for me,” Shen Peichuan replied cordially with a bow. Regardless of what Song Yaxin said, he knew Captain Song was a kind person, and he appreciated everything Captain Song

would change how much he respected his

have a meal another day? You should treat me the next time around,” Captain Song

way Captain Song and Zhou Huaihou would agree to promote Shen

knew he was a man who took his job

come over to my place next

raised his brows in surprise. “I

know how to cook a thing or two. My cooking is not particularly good, but I’m willing to cook you something nice if you don’t mind trying,” Shen Peichuan answered as he clasped his hand nervously

get to try your cooking then. See you,”

around,” Shen Peichuan greeted the captain and Mrs. Song before leaving with

around and eyed

She did not know why she had blurted out such insensitive words either. All she knew was that it surely did not

us. There is literally 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

her husband. “But you

legit excuse for her to inflict pain on others?” he questioned his wife before she could

right. Shen Peichuan was a good and reliable man—it was their daughter’s fault the two never made it to

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

everything to you, right?” Captain Song replied

for food,

thought you didn’t like Shen Peichuan? What was with that reaction just now? Look at what you’ve done. Your dad is so

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

had always thought that Shen Peichuan was 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

see

sure if her daughter still liked Shen Peichuan at this point. If she did, there was no reason for her to reject him last time;

her head around what Song

doesn’t mean

her daughter carefully. She knew that was probably not the case, but she decided to let the matter off. Song Yaxin had just divorced, and Mrs. Song did not want to add to the pain her daughter was

to your dad. I’m

like Shen Peichuan is his illegitimate child,” Song Yaxin joked with a smirk on her

not let your dad hear

knew her husband was a man of principle; he