Jiang Mi did not want her daughter to be upset, so she had to hide her own feelings. The most she could do was prevent herself from stabbing Jiang Jingxiu to death with a knife; it was impossible for her to spend time with him.
Therefore, she was bound to disappoint her daughter in this regard.
Mian Mian didn't know how to mend the relationship between her mother and father, so she dejectedly went to wash her hands.
Jiang Mi stood by the stove in a daze. She felt that perhaps Jiang Jingxiu was no different from the other members of the Jiang family. They all believed their lives were worthless, wanting to take them if they pleased and cast them aside if they didn't. Thus, she felt like a nobody in the eyes of everyone in the Jiang family.
However, since meeting Ling Bo, she understood what it felt like to be cherished by a man. He was incredibly attentive to her, becoming anxious even if she frowned, concerned if she was feeling unwell.
Therefore, she no longer wanted to return to her past life. She was also a normal woman who yearned to be cherished and loved.
…
During dinner, Mian Mian and Jiang Mi talked about other things. Mian Mian suddenly asked, "Mom, what kind of man is your boyfriend? Do you really like him?"
Jiang Mi knew her daughter had overheard her conversation with Jiang Jingxiu. Smiling, she replied, "He's a doctor. He's handsome, kind, gentle, and treats me very well."
"So he saved you, right? I need to thank him properly. But Mom, could it be that you think you like him because he saved your life? Perhaps those are not your true feelings." Mian Mian still didn't want her mother to like someone else.
Although she was young, she had read a few romance novels and had some understanding of love.
Sometimes, the female protagonist found it difficult to distinguish between gratitude and love due to being saved.
Jiang Mi smiled. For the first time, she truly felt that her daughter had grown up and was no longer the clueless little girl she used to be.
"My daughter is truly becoming an adult. You'll know when Uncle Ling comes over. He's currently treating a very important patient, which is why he couldn't come to meet you. You'll like him when you meet him. Let's not talk about this anymore. How are things at school?" Jiang Mi changed the subject.
"I'm doing well. My best friend is my deskmate, her name is Qian Xiao Guo. I'll bring her to meet you when I have a chance." Jiang Mi wanted to introduce her good friend to her mother.
"That's wonderful. She must be as lovely as Mian Mian," Jiang Mi readily agreed.
"Hehe."
"Eat more."
After dinner, the mother and daughter washed up and, like the previous day, got into bed to chat. Downstairs, after lowering his car seat, Jiang Jingxiu lay there, looking up at the towering building next door through the sunroof, his heart a mix of complex emotions and relief.
No matter what, Jiang Mi had finally returned.
Jiang Jingxiu suddenly chuckled foolishly. His beloved daughter and the woman he had longed for over six years were upstairs. If he could marry Jiang Mi and become a family, Mian Mian would likely be even happier.
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Ye Wan had to negotiate with a client for her new company today. She had an appointment to meet the client at their office. After waking up early, she put on a little makeup and a business suit before leaving.
Ye Tuan Tuan was still asleep. At such a young age, she was already a night owl. Ye Wan often worried if her child would experience premature aging. Yuan Yuan, on the other hand, was a normal boy who slept and woke up early. His habits were excellent, and he preferred normal toys like guns and Ultraman to computers.