For so many years, Xu Wan has always firmly believed that Jiang Tingzhou is alive and that he will come back.

So whenever Xiaoxiao asked about her father, Xu Wan would always tell her, "Dad went abroad and won't be back for a few years."

As time went by, even Xu Wan felt that this claim was vague and unrealistic.

Fortunately, she now feels more confident.

“Dad will be back soon.” Xu Wan patted Xiao Xiao’s little braids. “Mom has already contacted Dad, and he said he will come back to find you soon.”

Xu Wan was unsure when Jiang Tingzhou would be willing to face everything.

However, what happened at the kindergarten today was too sudden. That little boy was just a microcosm of Xiaoxiao's classmate. Many children in Xiaoxiao's class may have the same thoughts.

She could only reveal part of the truth to Xiaoxiao, so that she would have the confidence to fight back when faced with questions from her classmates.

Xiao Xiao propped herself up in Xu Wan's arms, looked into her mother's eyes, and asked, "Really? Did Dad really say he'll be back soon?"

The child's eyes sparkled, as clear as a spring mountain stream, brimming with hope.

Xu Wan nodded seriously, "Really, when has Mom ever lied to you?"

Xiaoxiao's eyes narrowed into slits as she smiled and said, "Mommy never lied to me! Mommy doesn't lie!"

The two people had already walked to the car.

From as far back as Xiaoxiao can remember, Lü Wei has always been the family's driver, and Xiaoxiao is very close to him.

After getting in the car, she didn't immediately sit in the child safety seat. Instead, she ran to the center console and excitedly told Lü Wei, "Uncle Lü, Mommy said my dad will be back soon!"

Lu Wei knew that Xu Wan would tell Xiao Xiao that "Dad went abroad," but she never mentioned that he was coming back.

He glanced at Xu Wan in the rearview mirror, his expression showing doubt, but he still echoed Xiao Xiao's words: "Really? That's great."

Xu Wan helped Xiao Xiao into the child safety seat and fastened her seatbelt.

Xiao Xiao kicked her legs, her little pigtails swaying, and her expression showed obvious joy.

Xu Wan felt extremely guilty.

She didn't lie to her daughter, but she didn't know when Jiang Tingzhou would be willing to reveal his true identity.

This period may be a year, or it may take longer.

The road was a bit congested. As Xu Wan was looking out the window, her phone rang.

She checked.

It was a text message from Jiang Tingzhou: "Miss Xu, I'm attending a banquet tomorrow. Would you do me the honor of accompanying me?"

Xu Wan instinctively wanted to refuse.

As she was typing the message, Xiaoxiao spoke up, "Mommy, can you contact Daddy? Can I talk to him? I miss him so much..."

As Xiaoxiao spoke, she pouted.

Feeling wronged.

Xu Wan's heart skipped a beat. After hesitating for a moment, she said to Xiao Xiao, "Okay, I'll tell him."

The car was stuck in traffic at an intersection. Lu Wei, sitting in the driver's seat, looked surprised and glanced back at Xu Wan with a puzzled look in his eyes.

He knew there was still no news from Jiang Tingzhou.

So... who should Xu Wan have impersonate Xiao Xiao's father?

Could it be that Xu Wan is in a relationship?

Although Lü was employed by Jiang Tingzhou, he did not oppose Xu Wan's relationship.

I was just a little surprised.

"Really? Really? Really?" Xiao Xiao's joy was evident in her voice.

Xu Wan texted Jiang Tingzhou: [Mr. Ryan, I told you your voice sounds a lot like my ex-husband's. My daughter misses her father very much, and I've been telling her he's abroad. I hope you can impersonate my ex-husband and speak to my daughter on the phone. If you agree, I'd also like to be your date tomorrow and accompany you to the dinner party.]

After the message was sent, Xu Wan's heart pounded wildly.

Although Jiang Tingzhou is Xiaoxiao's father, he is now Ryan, not Jiang Tingzhou.

If he hasn't decided to revert to Jiang Tingzhou, he might refuse the proposal.

Time passed second by second.

Looking at her daughter's expectant expression, Xu Wan was so nervous that her palms were sweating.

I even felt a little regretful.

She should have asked Jiang Tingzhou first before telling Xiaoxiao.

Xiao Xiao stared at Xu Wan expectantly, "Mommy, when can I talk to Daddy? Can I today?"

"..."

"Ding-dong."

Just as Xu Wan was hesitating about how to answer Xiao Xiao, her phone received a new message.