Ling Ming felt his heartbeat skip a beat. He quickly averted his gaze, not daring to look at her again, yet his body reacted in a peculiar way. The girl's body was as soft as water against him, especially her wet eyes, which made him feel as though he were melting.
Once in the car, Ye Wan hurried to sit by the window and lowered it slightly. The cool breeze helped her feel a bit clearer.
"Tuan Tuan is with her father? Are you planning to give Tuan Tuan to him?" Ling Ming asked, looking at her.
Ye Wan's mind was already confused and chaotic. She said, "I don't know. I can't stop it... Tuan Tuan really likes her father."
"Ye Wan, are you still harboring feelings for Gu Yun Ting?" Ling Ming reached out and took her hand, asking.
Ye Wan shook her head. "No, I don't want anything to do with him anymore. But..."
But what, Ye Wan didn't say. Gu Yun Ting was flawed, but she didn't want to tell anyone about his situation.
She closed her eyes and fell asleep leaning against the car seat.
Ling Ming's gaze turned cold. He sat beside her, allowing her head to rest on his shoulder so she could sleep more comfortably.
Ling Che knew his older brother had arrived and was terrified. He uneasily wondered if he had done anything wrong recently. He seemed not to have, which somewhat reassured him. He had always been afraid of his older brother since childhood. If he made a mistake, his older brother would whip him with a belt. This was a privilege granted by their godfather; as the eldest, he had to discipline his younger siblings properly, or his older brother would be punished more severely!
He had witnessed it once and realized how gentle his older brother was with them. If his older brother was beaten, he would be half dead.
Therefore, Ling Che didn't blame his older brother for being beaten. He was actually very convinced of his older brother's authority. It was just that their godfather was too terrifying and frightening, and he had always disliked him.
But he dared not show it. Every time he met him, he would lower his head and pretend to be obedient, not speaking to their godfather. He would only answer whatever was asked.
"Big Brother, you're here. What's wrong with Ye Wan? Have you been drinking? Where's Ye Tuan Tuan? Where is she? Why isn't she back yet?" Ling Che asked a barrage of questions that made Ye Wan feel nauseous.
Ling Ming shot him a look, scaring Ling Che into immediate silence. "I know I was wrong. I'll go back to my room first."
"Tuan Tuan... is with her father," Ye Wan explained. Ling Che loved Tuan Tuan the most; if he didn't tell him, he would surely worry.
"What? You let Tuan Tuan acknowledge her father? Who is that scumbag father who didn't care about her life or death? And you let her acknowledge him? Why didn't you tell her the truth!" Ling Che exploded upon hearing this, furious. He felt that man didn't deserve to be Tuan Tuan's father.
"Why are you talking so much? Go back to your room!" Ling Ming's expression was cold, his eyes showing displeasure.
Although Ling Che felt wronged, he still dared not disobey Ling Ming. He turned and went back to his room. Once in his room, he angrily punched the air. He really wanted to know who Tuan Tuan's scumbag father was!
He grabbed his phone and quickly called Tuan Tuan. Tuan Tuan hadn't brought her phone!
He was going crazy!
He wanted to find Ye Wan to clarify, but he didn't have the courage.
But he was so angry, his chest hurt from the rage.
Back then, Tuan Tuan's scumbag father had ignored her life or death. Why should he be able to take her back just because she was older now?
No, absolutely not. He couldn't agree to it!
...
Her mother didn't answer the phone, which made Tuan Tuan very anxious. Tuan Tuan immediately called Ling Che. When Ling Che received her call, he immediately cursed, "Ye Tuan Tuan, you ungrateful child! You have a father now and have forgotten your mother. Do you know how heartbroken your mother is? She even went to drink and got herself drunk! Look at how much you've upset her?"