Even if Dad originally only suspected, didn’t his calling Mom confirm their relationship?
He had unbelievably failed to consider this point earlier! It was all Dad’s fault for tricking him!
What made it worse was that he had been duped!
When He Jingyao saw his angry look, he raised his eyebrows and said, "I only know you called your mom, but who is your mom? You didn’t tell me."
Xiaobao’s eyes widened, "... That seems right."
"Anyway, even if I know everything, it was something I found out myself, not something you told me, right?" He Jingyao hooked his lips.
Xiaobao rubbed his hands and said embarrassedly, "But I still lied to Mom..."
He Jingyao’s gaze darkened.
When Xiaobao had called Zhixi earlier, He Jingyao had heard everything very clearly.
The woman’s choked voice and reluctance were clearly transmitted through the waves.
"She won’t blame you," He Jingyao picked up Xiaobao.
When Su Zixi decided to send this child to him, she must have also gone through various struggles, right?
Actually, she should have been prepared mentally, knowing that he would find out sooner or later. A child suddenly appearing at his side, he would inevitably investigate the child thoroughly.
Moreover, even if Xiaobao was clever, he was just a child after all. How long did she think Xiaobao could keep it from him?
In her view, once he knew about the little guy’s existence, it likely meant she would probably have to part with Xiaobao.
Because the He Family would surely seek custody of Xiaobao.
Thinking about this, He Jingyao couldn’t help but let out a low chuckle.
This silly woman... Did she really know what she was doing? After all the trouble of bearing and raising this child to this age... Was she really planning to let go of all that?
Just to ensure that he... was no longer lonely?
What made her think that just having the child with him would make everything okay?
Had she considered what she would do about herself?
He Jingyao thought he could calmly accept her return, accept Xiaobao’s existence... But after analyzing this woman’s thoughts once again, all sorts of complex emotions still unavoidably surged in his heart.
Whether it’s Su Zixi or Gu Zhixi... She was ultimately still her.
The seemingly courageous decision, all the contradictions and struggles behind it, were simply because she loved him.
He Jingyao’s Adam’s apple moved, and he buried all the complex and tumultuous emotions deep in his heart.
"Dad, can I live with you and Mom?" Xiaobao’s voice suddenly sounded softly.
He Jingyao chuckled softly, "Why are you calling ’Dad’ again?"
The little guy sadly leaned his head against his chest, "Since you already know..."
There was no point in him insisting anymore... Oh, Mom, you really can’t blame him.
"Mom will come back," He Jingyao stroked his head, "You won’t be separated from me, nor from Mom."
"Really?" Xiaobao sounded incredulous, "But Mom always says she can’t be with you..."
He Jingyao laughed hoarsely, "Mom is mistaken. Who do you think is smarter, Dad or Mom, um? Do you trust Dad or Mom?"
Xiaobao struggled for a moment, then hesitantly spoke, "Then... then I still trust Dad."
"Hmm," He Jingyao’s gaze softened, "Dad promises you."