Xia Ning rested for a while and then started to pack her fresh clothes.
She had told Enoch that she went back to get clean clothes and would go to accompany him afterward. She would naturally keep her promise.
Children could not bear any deceit. She had long missed his childhood and did not expect to make a perfect impression on him. However, she did not want to regret it from now on at least.
After packing, Xia Ning went straight to Qiao Yu’s home.
Gao Wanhua saw Xia Ning coming with a flash of surprise in her eyes. She did not expect that Xia Ning was serious.
Xia Ning stood in the doorway with her suitcase and apologized to Gao Wanhua, “I’m sorry for disturbing you, Auntie.”
Gao Wanhua came to herself and nodded at Xia Ning, “You’ll never disturb me. Come in.”
Xia Ning brought her suitcase in, put in it at the bottom of the staircase and turned to ask Gao Wanhua, “Auntie, is Enoch taking an afternoon nap?”
Gao Wanhua nodded, “Yes, he has just gone to bed.”
“Ok.” Xia Ning walked towards Gao Wanhua, “Do you have time now, Auntie?”
Gao Wanhua looked at Xia Ning and nodded, “I don’t have anything to do. Is there anything I can help with?” Saying so, she indicated to Xia Ning that she should sit down to talk.
Xia Ning sat opposite to Gao Wanhua and said to her, “I may stay here for long, not only a few days.”
“I thought it was something big. You can stay as long as you want to.” Gao Wanhua smiled. Internally, she was happy that Xia Ning could stay here. First, it was for the sake of Enoch. The child needed a mother. Second, it was for the sake of Qiao Yu. He needed a wife, a wife he really liked. Third, she liked Xia Ning herself.
“How is your foot? I should have sent Qiao Yu to take you home and then bring you back.” Gao Wanhua looked at Xia Ning concernedly.
Xia Ning smiled, “Thanks for your concern for me, Auntie. It is not a big wound and does not matter. Qiao Yu also has his own work to do.”
Seeing Xia Ning’s proper smile, Gao Wanhua felt that they had a harmonious relationship like mother and daughter-in-law. It was too perfect to be true.
“Xia Ning, have you really made up your mind?” Gao Wanhua could not help but ask.
Xia Ning paused for a moment and asked, “What?”
“Do you really plan to stay with Qiao Yu again?” Gao Wanhua suddenly questioned, “Did he force you? If he did, you should tell me…”
Xia Ning lowered her eyebrows and said in a low voice, “Do you despise me for being unstable, Auntie?” It was already difficult to tell whether Qiao Yu forced her or she forced him.
“You misunderstood me.” Gao Wanhua sighed, “I’m only afraid that you will regret it again. After all, my son had hurt you like that before.”
“It’s all in the past.”
Gao Wanhua nodded, “It’s best for you to think so.” She suddenly smiled, “Actually, Qiao Yu changed a lot after he got to know you. Of course, I’m not blaming you. In fact, I’m very grateful to you for making Qiao Yu more human.”
Xia Ning looked up at Gao Wanhua with slight confusion. Did she change Qiao Yu?
Actually, it was hard to tell whether she changed Qiao Yu or the other way around.
After chatting about Enoch with Gao Wanhua, Xia Ning went upstairs carefully.
Enoch being fast asleep, she was afraid to disturb him. She put her suitcase in the guestroom and then started to sort her clothes out. Afterward, she arranged the room simply.
When she finished the arrangement and was about to go out, she found Qiao Yu standing at the door in a suit and gazing at her with a look of total concentration on his face.
Xia Ning smiled at him, “You’re back.”
As soon as she finished her words, a dark figure dashed before her eyes. At the next moment, a pair of strong arms embraced her tightly. His low voice echoed in her ears with deep regret, “I’m sorry, Xia Ning. I’m sorry!”