Belated Romance (Mu Tongrui)

The next afternoon before getting off work, Mu Tongrui received a call from Fu Lingye.

Mu Tongrui hesitated.

We haven't talked for a whole month. So, Fu Lingye wouldn't call me up over nothing. It must be about Sweetheart.

As soon as she picked up, Fu Lingye said, “I have an important meeting after work. Therefore, I need you to fetch Sweetheart and send her home.”

As usual, Fu Lingye sounded emotionless as if he was giving a task to his employee.

Mu Tongrui couldn't explain why his tone saddened her. At the moment, she only knew to mirror his attitude, “Got it. Will do.”

Fu Lingye impatiently hung up right after Mu Tongrui's brief response.

She vacantly stared at the dark phone screen while her mind wandered.

He must be occupied with Xia Xueqing and her baby. So much so that I haven't been on this mind this whole time...

Mu Tongrui quickly pulled herself out of the rabbit hole and got ready to pick up Sweetheart.

Sweetheart exited the kindergarten with a backpack on. Her face lit up when she saw Mu Tongrui. Sweetheart charged toward Mu Tongrui and hugged her tightly, “Mu'mu. You have no idea how much I missed you!”

Mu Tongrui kissed Sweetheart's forehead, “Mom... I missed you too!”

Mu Tongrui almost let the word “Mommy” slip.

It's better that I keep it from her. It doesn't do us any good if she gets too attached to me.

Mu Tongrui held her hand with a delighted beam on her face, “Your dad's not free to take you home, so he called me. What do you say if we go home late today?”

“Yay! I get to spend more time with you.” Sweetheart cheered.

after dinner then?” Mu

“Yup!”

“KFC?”

“Mm. Mashed potatoes, fried chicken, and coke, here

had last taken her. Fu family had certain prestige and tradition to uphold. Hence, they would never reduce themselves to consume junk food at

take it that seriously as long as it didn't become a habit. In all actuality, every time she brings Sweetheart there, she thought about the happy memories

busy with her fries, Mu Tongrui took out her phone to shoot a video

asked, “Mu'mu. What are you

so that I can look at it whenever

with my dad? He's finding me a new mom

her head on

Tongrui a second to process that news, “He's looking for a new mom

her head yes, then protested, “That's why he couldn't take me home today! He's on a blind date with some

Mu Tongrui's face dropped.

was a date! A date is more important

is still carrying

true color

not my

can we go take a look at that lady? I'm scared my dad

That request threw Mu Tongrui off, “We don't

Bay Restaurant.” Sweetheart was quick to

sure it's not appropriate for

would think I'm there to crash

do it secretly. Mu'mu, you don't want me to

face, Mu Tongrui finally gave

be living with. Mean step-mothers are everywhere. Heck, I had to deal with one myself. I would hate for my daughter to go through the same thing. I wouldn't allow her to live with

at the restaurant, Mu Tongrui asked a restaurant host, “Which table

hastily inspected Mu Tongrui and gave a diplomatic answer, “Ma'am. Our distinguished guests highly value their privacy. I'm

raised her head, “I'm here for my dad, Fu Lingye. If