Lu Si'an followed suit and struggled in Su Yueya's arms as well.

"An'an, I want one too!"

The compound was full of familiar faces and relatively safe. Seeing that the two little ones had regained their liveliness, we went along with them and let them walk on their own, but the adults still kept an eye on them from behind.

The two little ones can walk independently now, but we need to be careful to avoid them tripping over small stones and falling.

"Xiao Yuan, An An, slow down, don't run!" Su Yueya said from behind.

Although he was unsteady on his feet, he was full of energy.

"Okay!" Lu Siyuan obediently agreed, and he really did slow down a lot. He even took his sister's hand and said, "Hold on!"

Lu Si'an immediately placed her hand in her brother's hand and let him lead her.

Seeing the two little ones holding hands and walking together, the adults following behind smiled knowingly.

"Big brother, second brother, don't you think this looks like when we were little?" Qiao Xinruo suddenly said, then realized that Su Yueya had been kidnapped and hadn't grown up with them.

As if sensing her younger sister's guilt, Su Yueya immediately said, "It's okay! But I think it should look quite similar, but it should be your older brothers holding your hand together."

Su Yueya recalled the days when she first returned to the Qiao family. Qiao Shouyan and Qiao Gaoyang were like that, always trying to outdo each other and wanting to be the best older brother to their younger sister.

“Sister…” Qiao Xinruo immediately took Su Yueya’s hand as well.

Now that everyone has grown up, Qiao Shouyan and Qiao Gaoyang can no longer casually hold their sister's hand or do anything that could be easily misunderstood.

The family walked back, chatting and laughing.

Many people were strolling around the compound, and when they bumped into each other, they would occasionally stop and chat for a bit.

"Oh my, Xiao Yuan and An An are dressed like two little lucky stars today. Did the whole family go out to play?" An aunt who knew them well saw them and immediately started chatting with Su Yueya.

"They're turning one year old today, and we invited some friends over for dinner," Su Yueya said.

"I knew it! You're dressed nicely and festively!"

Su Yueya smiled, chatted for a few more minutes, and then walked home.

Seeing that Lu Siyuan and Lu Si'an were still in good spirits, everyone didn't rush home, but strolled around the yard slowly, just to play with the two little ones.

At the corner, a couple was also strolling around with their child.

After having dinner at home, Mo Youyou and Liu Dekai planned to take Liu Shengrui out for a walk. Zhang Cuihua originally wanted to come along, but Mo Youyou refused.

"You absolutely shouldn't have caused trouble at the medical department. What if you offended Hu Fangcheng—"

"Liu Dekai, are you afraid I'll offend Hu Fangcheng, or are you afraid I'll offend Su Yueya?" Mo Youyou crossed her arms, her face full of impatience.

If she weren't still out and with her child, she might have used this as an excuse to start another argument with Liu Dekai.

Can't you be reasonable?

"How am I being unreasonable? I think you're just feeling guilty—"

Mo Youyou's words came to an abrupt halt.

Because she saw Su Yueya's family, and Lu Siyuan and Lu Si'an walking hand in hand in front of them, staggering along.

At that moment, she stopped in her tracks, her eyes involuntarily drawn to the two children who were clearly dressed up carefully.

"What's wrong?" Liu Dekai found it strange that Mo Youyou had stopped, and then followed her gaze—

"Flowers!" Lu Si'an was attracted by the wildflowers by the flower bed, pointing to the tender yellow flowers with her other finger.

Lu Siyuan then led her over.

“I like it, I’ll buy it,” Lu Siyuan said, taking out some money from the pocket of his new clothes. It was some change that an adult had given him earlier that day when they were playing with him.

Lu Si'an tilted her head and thought for a while, then shook her head and told her brother with difficulty, "Nobody's here."

It means there's no boss here to collect money, so who are we buying from?

“Pick it.” Lu Si’an pointed to the small yellow flower.

"No!" Lu Siyuan immediately pulled his sister back a step. Because they were in such a hurry, they almost fell, but the two little ones supported each other and didn't fall.

“Huahua, it hurts, don’t pick it, look.” Lu Siyuan said.

“Okay,” Lu Si’an agreed immediately.

Then, the two little ones came closer to the little yellow flower, their big eyes sparkling as they stared at it, giggling happily.

What a beautiful scene...

Parents, in particular, will surely feel deeply moved by this scene.

But Mo Youyou and Liu Dekai are exceptions.

Seeing Lu Siyuan and Lu Si'an dressed up so beautifully, I realized that they could not only walk hand in hand, but also have a childish conversation—although their sentences were incomplete, they seemed to be able to communicate. Moreover, Lu Siyuan even knew that he could not pick flowers at will!

This drove Mo Youyou absolutely insanely jealous!

On what grounds?

On what grounds?!

These two little bastards are only about five months younger than her son, so why... why do they seem to be so well-behaved?

Then look at Liu Shengrui. He can speak, but his ability to express himself is obviously poor, and he can't understand what adults are saying. What's going on?!

At this moment, Mo Youyou's hatred for Su Yueya burned fiercely.

It was stronger than ever before.

Even when staring at the two children, Mo Youyou's eyes revealed a strong killing intent and hatred.

The more obedient, cute, and sensible Lu Siyuan and Lu Si'an are, and the better they grow up, the more twisted and dark Mo Youyou's jealousy becomes.

It resembled moss nourished by stagnant water in a sewer, its surface damp and glowing green.

As for Liu Dekai...

He witnessed this scene, and more than jealousy, he felt regret and resentment.

Liu Dekai looked at the twins with complicated emotions, and a thought couldn't help but pop into his mind: If only these were his children.

yes!

He originally had this opportunity!

If he hadn't gone to such lengths to abandon Su Yueya back then, but instead had openly and honestly brought her to the capital, then the person with a powerful background and an enviable pair of twins would be Liu Dekai!

Beyond these glamorous benefits, Liu Dekai also harbors a very simple thought.

I don't dare to hope for anything too great, at least...

If he were with Su Yueya, his son wouldn't be Liu Shengrui, wouldn't be... a foolish Chaoxiong who might kill him at any moment.

Unfortunately, there are no "what ifs" in this world.

"Hmph! What bad luck!" Mo Youyou stomped her foot and turned around.

She simply couldn't stand it anymore.

This scene was so jarring to her; it felt as if every glance fueled her growing jealousy.

In the instant she turned around, Mo Youyou caught Liu Dekai's complicated gaze, which caused her to be hurt a second time.

Although Liu Dekai said and did nothing, his gaze was more hurtful than anything he had said or done; it was like a sharp blade piercing her heart.