Translator: Henyee Translations Editor: Henyee Translations
Disheartened, Lin Wan returned to Elite Jewelry. Upon observing Lin Wanâs expression, Katie instantly recognized her failure to communicate with the Eastern Empire.
âWanwan, itâs alright. Letâs consider other options,â Katie consoled Lin Wan.
Lin Wan nodded. n/ô/vel/b//in dot c//om
Later in the afternoon, Lin Wan returned home. Her mother had prepared a meal, bringing warmth to Lin Wanâs heart.
As they ate together, Lin Wan said, âMom, the car I ordered will arrive this weekend. You can drive my new car, and Iâll continue with yours.â
Previously, when she came back from France, she had booked a car online. She had been driving her motherâs car for the past few days and was used to driving it, so she wanted her mother to drive a new car.
Her daughterâs thoughtful gesture touched Qiao Yujuan. âNo, Wanwan. You should drive the new car. Once Ranran returns and weâve settled him into the local kindergarten, youâll need it to drive him to school. Itâll be more convenient for you.â
Lin Wan pondered but didnât respond immediately. Instead, she suggested, âWeâll decide when the time comes. Once the new car arrives, you can drive it first.â
Acknowledging her daughterâs determination, Qiao Yujuan reluctantly agreed. Taking advantage of the moment, she cautiously broached another topic, âWanwan, when Ranran returns, do you plan for him to meet Yichen?â
Lin Wanâs mind exploded at her motherâs question, her gaze fixed on her.
She had contemplated this matter but had yet to decide due to the overwhelming uncertainty.
âMom, I donât know,â Lin Wan replied, shaking her head. Tears welled as she continued, âIâve considered it, and I know Ranran has the right to know who his father is. Yichen also has the right to be aware of Ranran, but Iâm afraid⦠Iâm afraid Yichen might take Ranran away from me.â
âSighâ¦â Qiao Yujuan sighed in response to her daughterâs words.
Lin Wan added, expressing her fears, âYichen has another woman. A reconciliation between Yichen and me is impossible. He doesnât love me; we have no chance. Besides, weâve been separated for five years. Weâre on the verge of obtaining a divorce certificate.â
âIf Yichen takes Ranran away, Iâll go mad. Mom, Iâll go mad.â Overwhelmed by emotions, Lin Wanâs agitation caused her tears to fall uncontrollably. She sobbed. âRanran is my life, my everything. He needs my care and grew up beside me. He canât leave me.â
âWanwan, but Yichen is Ranranâs biological father. Thatâs the undeniable truth,â Qiao Yujuan responded with a touch of reason.
Lin Wan trembled, shaking her head as she speculated, âIf Yichen brings Ranran back to Blue Bay villa, heâs too busy to care for Ranran. I worry about letting Bai Lu take care of him. No, I canât let Yichen take Ranran away!â
Qiao Yujuan offered a wishful perspective, saying, âI hope that when Yichen learns of Ranranâs existence, you can continue raising him. That would be the best outcome.â
Having calmed a bit, Lin Wan stared ahead with determination, declaring, âIf Yichen doesnât agree to let me raise Ranran, Iâll plead with him. Iâll even kneel and endure any torment. I only want Ranran.â
Qiao Yujuan looked at her determined daughter, her heart heavy with unsaid thoughts. Fearful of causing more sadness, she chose to remain silent..