Shen Mo told me in detail how Zhao Siqi created illusions and sowed discord between us. I listened patiently, feeling a mix of emotions; it turned out that everything back then was Zhao Siqi's scheme! At that time, Shen Mo was the only bookworm in class who looked down on her. As Shen Mo's deskmate, I often received his care, which made Zhao Siqi very unhappy. She warned me to stay away from Shen Mo, but I refused to comply with her wishes.
Back then, I was still the arrogant young lady of the Lin family. Although the Lin family's status in City S was not as high as the the Zhao Family's, it was not something she could shake. Unable to confront me directly, Zhao Siqi turned her attention to Shen Mo. One day, Shen Mo was suddenly kidnapped and did not come to school for a long time. I was anxious, but Zhao Siqi seemed quite pleased. She said this was a small warning for us and that she would only release Shen Mo once I softened my stance.
Although she only threatened me and wouldn't harm Shen Mo, he ended up lying in the hospital for three months. After that, my family gradually declined while the the Zhao Family grew stronger. I had no choice but to retreat and resolutely break up with Shen Mo.
"Qingqian, I have always loved you and never changed," Shen Mo said affectionately, looking at me with eyes full of love. "Give me a chance to take care of you and our child, okay?"
Shen Mo's sudden confession pulled me back from my thoughts during the meeting. My heart raced as I stared blankly at him, unsure of what to say.
"Mommy, just say yes to Daddy!" Little Bean pleaded, shaking my hand back and forth with a sweet voice. "Daddy said he would buy us lots and lots of toys and take us to the amusement park!"
Looking at my son's innocent smile made my eyes slightly moist. He had been asking where his dad went lately and expressed how much he wanted him; classmates said I was a wild child without a father. This gathering was also meant for Little Bean to catch a glimpse of Shen Mo from afar.
I wanted to tell him that he wasn't without a father; it was just that due to certain reasons, we couldn't be together. Seeing Little Bean's hopeful and eager eyes felt like a knife twisting in my heart.
"Okay." I nodded gently, my voice choked with emotion.
Upon hearing this, Shen Mo's face lit up with joy. He reached out and embraced both me and Little Bean tightly, his heart filled with happiness and contentment.
I felt a bit at a loss and gently pushed him away. To divert my attention, I reached out to help him straighten the collar that Little Bean had messed up. Then, I feigned calmness and said, "Let's go home first."
The car drove smoothly along the highway leading to the suburbs, with buildings gradually becoming sparse on either side, replaced by vast green spaces and towering trees. The fresh air and the tranquility away from the city brought me a sense of long-lost relaxation.
"Where are we going?" I asked, looking at the scenery flying by outside with some confusion. This was not the route to my home.
"I'm taking you to a place," Shen Mo replied with a slight smile, not answering directly. He turned to glance at Little Bean, who had already fallen asleep in the back seat, his eyes filled with tenderness.
After more than an hour, the car slowly came to a stop in front of a European-style villa. The villa was nestled among dense woods, its white exterior appearing particularly serene in the night.
Lin Qingqian looked at the scene before her, filled with shock and confusion: "This is..."
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