C12 I'm Afraid This Is a Dream

Just a few days, and the severe bruise vanished, leaving only smooth, fair skin. Given her current appearance, it's clear she needs a professional and trustworthy check-up.

Ruffling her little head, he asked, "Xin, did you miss your brother?"

Little Ruixin's eyes crinkled with a smile as she hugged her big brother's neck, showing just how much she missed him. A lot!

Chi Yu grinned with satisfaction, casting a smug glance at his younger brother.

...Childish!

"Big brother, you're going to be late for work," Chi Hann said, reaching out to take her.

Chi Yu swiftly moved, sitting with Little Ruixin at the dining table, ignoring his brother. "Xin, what do you want to eat?"

"Xin!" Lau Yunwan hurried down the stairs, her hair a bit messy, wearing a jacket. Seeing the girl in her eldest son's arms, she sighed with relief as the girl looked at her with wide eyes.

She went over, patted the child's head, and forced a smile. "It's okay, it's okay. I'll go freshen up and join you for breakfast soon."

With that, she hurried back upstairs.

The brothers exchanged a glance. Chi Yu handed his sister to his brother and followed their mom upstairs.

"Mom?"

Chi Yu stood in front of her, leaning against the wall, her face buried in her hands as she cried. He pressed his lips together, then stepped forward to embrace her, gently patting her back. "Don't worry, Xin won't leave us again. This time, we'll protect her."

"I know..."

Yunwan leaned against her son, who had grown from a slender boy into someone who could shield his family from life's storms. "I just can't help but be afraid. I'm scared this is a dream, that I'll..."

"It won't happen!" Chi Yu interrupted, firmly patting his mother's back. "Mom, you've always been our strongest support. With you here, we feel brave enough to take on anything."

"I believe having you at home with Xin will help her feel like she belongs here much faster."

Yunwan nodded. Seeing her calm down, Chi Yu gently stepped back and said, "I'm going to change my clothes."

Noticing the tear stains on his jacket, Yunwan sheepishly patted his arm. "Go ahead."

Waking up early and not seeing her daughter had truly frightened her. It reminded her of those days when she was plagued by hallucinations due to exhaustion, and the memory sent a shiver down her spine.

No, no, no, she would never let herself fall into that state again!

After freshening up and changing into a light, graceful outfit, she headed downstairs.

Chi Pinghai, who had been working in the study all night, sat at the head of the table, grinning as he served food to his little darling. Chi Yu and Chi Hann were quietly competing over who could get their sister to eat their breakfast first. The atmosphere was warm and joyful, unlike before...

After Lau Yunwan sat down, she picked up her chopsticks and casually asked, "Do Mom, Dad, and the others know that Xin is back?"

The men at the table all paused and simultaneously looked at Zhou Tai, the butler standing nearby.

Why look at him? He’s just an employee.

Zhou Tai put on a professional smile. "I've already informed them, but they're all tied up with other commitments and can't make it back right now."

The farthest one is still on the moon.

Don't get the wrong idea; he's not an astronaut, just someone who met the requirements and paid a hefty sum to 'tour' the moon.

Can't come back? That's great news.

Chi Pinghai, who hadn't had many chances to hold his daughter, was quite pleased. Maybe they shouldn't come back this year at all? After all, they just celebrated the New Year, and everyone seemed to be in one piece.

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