Belated Romance (Mu Tongrui)

Tongrui had never thought that something like that had happened between her and Lingye.

She looked at him and said, "If I didn't leave the hospital and got to know you at that time, do you think we'd end up differently?'

Lingye frowned slightly, disapproving of her question. End up differently? He did not think so.

"If I'd gotten to know you, maybe we would've been married earlier instead of three years later. Nonetheless, there'll only be one result, you marrying me and becoming Mrs. Fu. It was just a matter of time," Lingye said calmly but firmly.

Siqi, who was sitting beside them, covered her eyes and said cutely, "Ew… Daddy is so cheesy!"

Lingye and Tongrui were taken aback for a moment before they looked at each other and smiled.

Lingye carried Siqi down from the couch and picked up her bag on the floor. "Go do your homework."

Siqi hugged Lingye's neck with her legs dangling as she said, "I don't want to! Daddy, why are you asking me to do my homework when I only arrived here?! Daddy, are you trying to shoo me away and do something with Mu?!"

Tongrui was speechless.

Lingye looked at Siqi sternly and said, "You're only a three-year-old child, so what are you talking about?"

"Hmph! I'm no longer a three-year-old! Grandpa said that I'll be four years old in a few days! I'm a big girl now!"

Lingye ignored her words and brought her to the study.

Tongrui saw them sitting together as she brought a plate of fruits to the study. Lingye was working on his laptop while Siqi sat beside him, drawing on paper, her little legs dangling in the air. She would scratch her face a little sometimes or take a few glances at Lingye's laptop.

fruits, closed the

Siqi had been staying with Zhengyuan in the Fu Manor. Even if she cooked, Tongrui would only make some simple dishes and soup.

ribs and strawberry shortcakes, so Tongrui had prepared a lot

thought she was overthinking it. Even if she left, Auntie Lan would cook

sending her away to avoid the limelight for some time. It

ingredients as her eyes became teary. She was afraid that she would not be able to return

in a daze, a little hand pulled on the

her head. "Sweetheart, what's the

hungry. Is there

handed the plate of fruits to her. "Have some fruits first. I'll

Mu,

"Okay, bring the fruits to Daddy and have them with

"Mmhm!"

…

dinner, Siqi made Lingye and Tongrui

two adults, her little head leaning on Lingye for some time and then onto Tongrui as she watched cartoons

long arm rested on the couch and wrapped around Tongrui's shoulders, embracing the mother

got tired and fell asleep on Lingye's thighs. Lingye then turned off the television, carried her up, and walked toward the bedroom. He sighed and said, "This little one is finally asleep. What's with the homework her teacher assigned to ask the parents to

was always busy with work. Although I know he had to sacrifice his time for the sake of our family, I still felt a little disappointed in my heart, especially when he married Shen Qiu. He still loved me, but I always thought he had divided his love for Shen Qiu and her daughter too. I always sat by the window and thought about how good it would be if my mother was still

turned around to kiss Tongrui's forehead. He said gently, "Why are you still thinking about the bad memories in

chest. "I just suddenly thought about it. I'm quite satisfied now. Because of you, so many people care about me and treat me well. Lingye, it's all

Lingye frowned slightly,

she'll protect me when facing others. Moreover, there's Father too. Although it seems like he doesn't accept or like me, I can feel he's protecting