"Mom, I really want to spend the New Year with you and my brothers, just like before, is that okay? I know I was wrong. I used to think that I wanted to be your favorite child, hoping that you could only see the good in me.
I was wrong. I neglected my sister. Please forgive me.
I don’t want to be left behind alone. I’m willing to stay at home, just to have meals and then leave, would that be alright?
Bai Family Village gives me the feeling of home. You have said that recognizing one’s mistakes and correcting them is what makes a good child. I’ve realized my mistakes. Is that okay?"
Nan Xi looked seriously at Ye Xiu, this time tears swirled in her eyes, but she didn’t let them fall.
"I can’t take care of you. You should have nothing to do with me in your family."
Ye Xiu wouldn’t agree, whether she stays or leaves has nothing to do with her.
Ye Xiu’s heartless demeanor made Nan Xi cry. She had already said so much, yet her mom still acted this way, showing no sympathy for her.
Do you even realize that I am your child? Since you’re so heartless, when you find out the truth in the future, I will also abandon you.
Because right now, I’m crying so painfully in front of you, yet you leave without any mercy. It was you who abandoned me, not me being bad to you.
"Nan Xi, put away that resentful look on your face. If you dare to bully Ah Xiu, I will make you lose everything!"
Nan Jin looked at Nan Xi’s resentful gaze and his face turned dark. Ye Xiu was the one soft spot he would never harm, no one could hurt her.
Nan Xi’s eyes widened. Nan Jin spoke to her like that...
Nan Jin glared at Nan Xi fiercely. It seemed he had been far too kind to Nan Xi, allowing her to become so unruly.
Nan Jin quickly caught up to Ye Xiu
"Ah Xiu, I’m sorry for making things difficult for you. Don’t be troubled. No matter what, I will never force you, never for anyone."
Nan Jin’s earnest gaze startled Ye Xiu. In fact, she didn’t mind so much. Nan Xi was Nan Jin’s daughter, and it was only right for him to consider her well-being.
"Ah Xiu, actually, when it comes to Nan Xi, I just want to fulfill my responsibility. Sometimes, I don’t even want to face her more than you do because she’s not the daughter I wanted. To be honest, I was set up back then; she represents my dishonorable past."
When Nan Jin said this, the corners of his mouth carried a bitter helplessness, and his eyes were filled with deep pain.
It was as if, even after so many years, the mere thought was still agonizing, a pain that couldn’t be shaken off.
Ye Xiu suddenly didn’t know what to say, because, no matter what, it seemed inappropriate.
"Back then, when I returned, you were already married. All I could do was to wish you happiness. Ah Xiu, I’ve regretted countless times that if only I had..."
"Stop talking. It’s all in the past."
Ye Xiu cut off Nan Jin’s words directly. What happened in the past could never be changed, and even if it could, she didn’t know whether she would make a different choice.
But now, there was absolutely no possibility between her and Nan Jin.
"Ah Xiu, I’m sorry. Later, when I found out you had another child and didn’t remember me, I felt so upset that I went to drink with Bai Da. Then, I got drunkenly trapped.
That woman wasn’t worth anything. She just wanted my money... I gave her the money, hoping I would never see her again. I have nothing to do with her anymore. I even loathe myself. I’m tainted."
At that time, Nan Jin felt utterly disgusting. Would he ever be short of women?