The video of Qiu Tong scolding the children firmly occupied the top trending search of all major online search engines. Many passersby reposted the video and criticized Qiu Tong’s ruthlessness.
“Is this their biological mother? How could she bear to hit such cute children?”
“She’s simply not fit to be a mother! I strongly request the relevant departments to investigate and strip her of her custody. Give those children a chance at a happy childhood!”
Public opinion suddenly changed again. Qiu Tong saw the former owner of her body in the video scolding and beating Qiu Xingyuan and Qiu Xingqiao with a ferocious expression, rebuking them with especially harsh words. Her heart ached. She frowned and glanced at the three small figures sitting in the living room. She wanted to go over to them but was afraid of scaring them.
When Qiu Xingyuan and Qiu Xingqiao saw the video, their nearly-healed psychological trauma was awakened again.
They quietly clenched their fists and shielded Little Yu, not wanting her to see the video. Their bodies were tense and their thin lips were trembling.
“You’re all illegitimate children. You should all die!”
“Get lost. Don’t let me see you, eyesores…”
Qiu Tong’s cursing and swearing echoed in his ears. Qiu Xingyuan’s pupils constricted. Sensing Qiu Tong’s gaze on them from afar, he held Qiu Xingqiao and Little Yu’s hands as they returned to their room. The originally harmonious relationship between the children was attacked by an anonymous video. Their relationship became awkward and distant.
“Elder Brother, we…”
Qiu Xingqiao sat on the edge of the bed. He wanted to say that Qiu Tong seemed to have changed, but recalling the video footage, he could only hang his head low and grip the corner of the bedsheet in loneliness.
Knock knock—
Qiu Tong made three cups of hot milk in the kitchen and placed them on a tray before knocking lightly on the door.
Little Yu innocently ran to Qiu Tong’s side and took the initiative to distribute the milk to Qiu Xingyuan and Qiu Xingqiao. She pulled Qiu Tong to sit at the desk. “Mommy, do you have something to say to us?”
Little Yu was very considerate. She sensed that the atmosphere was a little off.
Qiu Tong nodded and said sincerely, “Although it sounds like an excuse, Mommy regrets what she did to you…”
“After watching the video, Mommy knows how much you’ve suffered in the past.”
“You are all the most precious gifts from the heavens to Mommy. You are the most adorable and obedient children. Mommy owes you this apology.”
Qiu Tong’s gaze landed on Qiu Xingyuan and Qiu Xingqiao. She sighed and continued, “I’ll try my best to make it up to you in the future. I won’t let you suffer anymore. I also hope that you can supervise Mommy. If Mommy does anything wrong or makes you feel uncomfortable, you can tell me directly.”
“Mommy will work hard to change.”
Little Yu was stunned. Her eyes were already red and moist. Qiu Tong rubbed the top of her head and asked, “Can you forgive Mommy?”
Qiu Xingyuan gritted his teeth and tried his best to maintain a stubborn and cold expression, but his eyes were also red.
Qiu Xingqiao was able to maintain his stance at first, but when he heard Qiu Tong say “I’m sorry”, his tears flowed uncontrollably. He could only keep wiping his tears with his hands.
Little Yu nodded vigorously and threw herself into Qiu Tong’s arms. She cried, “Yes! Little Yu doesn’t blame Mommy anymore!”
Qiu Xingqiao also grunted twice to show his assent.
Qiu Tong took a deep breath and pulled the three children into her arms, hugging them tightly.
No matter how strong Qiu Xingyuan was, he could not help crying weakly at this moment. The barrier between mother and son completely dissolved at this moment.
Qiu Tong could feel the children’s dependence and warmth. Her eyes turned red as she secretly swore to protect their happy lives from harm and bullying.