Upon seeing Ning Wan, Teacher Youzi greeted her warmly: "Good afternoon, Yanshu's mother. You've been on leave for such a long time this time. All the children in the class miss Yanshu."

Ning Wan gave a dry laugh: "Something came up at home, so I went back for a bit."

Ning Wan was too embarrassed to publicize the incident of attempting suicide by drinking paraquat and ending up in the hospital, because it was so shameful and outrageous.

“However…” Teacher Yuzu looked at the little person beside her with a smile, “I’m so happy to see our Yanshu again.”

Ning Yanshu lowered her eyes shyly, a rare occurrence for her.

After dropping Ning Yanshu off at her classroom, Ning Wan planned to leave the kindergarten.

Before leaving, Ning Yanshu grabbed her hand and shook it, signaling her to squat down.

Ning Wan did as instructed.

When Ning Wan squatted down, she was about the same height as Ning Yanshu.

Their eyes were level.

Ning Yanshu mustered her courage and gently tucked the jasmine flower she had been holding for a long time behind Ning Wan's ear.

Meeting Ning Wan's slightly surprised gaze, Ning Yanshu tried opening his mouth several times.

Finally, she whispered, "Mom...I love you..."

Ning Wan was stunned.

I was deeply shocked.

After a moment of stunned silence, she came to her senses and quickly replied, "Mom loves you too."

Hearing Ning Wan's words, Ning Yanshu visibly breathed a sigh of relief.

He tentatively asked, "Mom, can you come pick me up from school after school...?"

Ning Wan was completely powerless against Ning Yanshu's expectant and innocent gaze.

She raised her hand, gently stroked Ning Yanshu's little head, and softly promised, "Okay."

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