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.

She eyed the couple and said sourly, “Peichuan, look at how nice my dad is to you. Why

was so obvious that the atmosphere turned

here to enjoy a meal. Do you think everyone should let you have your

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

get over Shen Peichuan. Yet, not only was she refusing to let the past go, but she was also

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

he expected Shen Peichuan would take leave. “I’m sorry if we made

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 had

much he respected his

else you wouldn’t have gotten promoted. Why don’t we have

would agree to promote Shen Peichuan if

was a man who took his

come over to my

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

alone for a while, so I know how to cook a thing or two. My cooking is not particularly good, but I’m

to try your cooking then. See you,” Captain Song waved

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

Song turned around and eyed his daughter coldly. “What do you think you’re

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

What you just said is so unabashed. I feel ashamed as your father. Also, Shen Peichuan

appease her husband. “But you need to understand her

he questioned his wife before she could even finish her sentence. To Captain Song, there was no way he would

this, Mrs. Song zipped her lips and stopped talking. Deep in her heart, she knew her husband was right. Shen Peichuan was a good and reliable man—it was their daughter’s

out a sigh and asked, “Why didn’t you tell me he already has a

like I have to report everything to

in the mood for food, he

you didn’t like Shen Peichuan? What was with that reaction just now? Look at what

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

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

you to see him have a girlfriend?” Mrs. Song

her daughter still liked Shen Peichuan at this point. If she did, there was no reason for her to reject him last time; if she did not, there was no reason for

not wrap her head around what Song Yaxin really

a girlfriend doesn’t mean anything to me,” her

decided to let the matter off. Song Yaxin had just

dad. I’m sure he’ll forgive you,”

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

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

man of principle; he