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"Mom, I want to eat your twice-cooked pork today. I haven't had it in so long." In a huge manor, an Asian boy said to the Asian woman beside him.

The woman looked at the little boy beside her with a loving expression and smiled as she agreed: "Okay, Mommy will make you a carrot and egg pancake. After it's done, you can't complain about it being spicy, you have to eat it all, okay?"

"Why are you still making carrots? Qiqi has had enough!" Hearing his mother's words, the little boy pouted and muttered softly.

"Well, so all the carrots I painstakingly prepared all ended up in Qiqi's stomach," the woman said, feigning sadness and laughing as she scolded.

"Okay, okay, Mom, I'll eat it, alright?" Even though he knew the woman was deliberately making carrots, the little boy still gave in.

Jiang Hua looked at Jiang Kefan sitting opposite her. He was young, but he was frowning and looked like he had a lot of grievances. He was looking at the orange carrot and egg pancakes on the plate in front of him with a troubled expression.

Jiang Kefan has been staying here for a few days. After Gu Yiming brought Jiang Kefan back, he seemed to know that he was not welcome, so he disappeared, leaving Jiang Kefan to keep Jiang Hua company.

These past few days, Jiang Hua and Jiang Kefan have been spending their days together without any outside interference. Jiang Hua feels as if she has returned to the life before she met Gu Yiming, a life undisturbed, without any troubles, simple and peaceful.

After Jiang Hua and Gu Yiming separated, she raised Jiang Kefan alone. Although life was not easy, the time when the mother and son depended on each other was simple and happy. At least, the two of them were together every day.

Later, when Gu Yiming barged into their lives again, Jiang Hua's heart was once again uncontrollably drawn to him, and she accepted Gu Yiming. However, this disrupted their peaceful life and almost caused the mother and son to be separated forever.

Now that Jiang Hua is reunited with Jiang Kefan and spends every day with him, she feels incredibly at peace. She can't help but marvel at how time has shifted, how things have come full circle, and how everything seems to have returned to the starting point. She and Jiang Kefan are together every day, living an undisturbed life.

Jiang Hua now cherishes this hard-won time with her child.

"It smells so good. Looks like I've come at the perfect time. I can get a free meal again." A man's voice came from the doorway, breaking Jiang Hua's thoughts.

Upon hearing the sound, Jiang Hua and Jiang Kefan knew without turning around that it was Xia Junxi coming over to freeload again.

During the time Jiang Kefan stayed with them, Xia Junxi would occasionally make excuses to visit Jiang Kefan, spend some time with them, and show concern for Jiang Kefan's well-being. But needless to say, both mother and son knew Xia Junxi's true intentions.

"Uncle Xia, it's so good that you're here! Someone's going to eat the carrot pancakes, haha." Jiang Kefan didn't object to his mother's contact with Xia Junxi; on the contrary, he was quite enthusiastic towards Xia Junxi.

"I came here because I smelled meat. Why did your mom make carrots for you again?" Xia Junxi teased, watching Jiang Kefan eat the carrot and egg pancake with a helpless expression.

"Yeah, Uncle Xia, could you talk to my mom? I'm practically turning into a carrot color from all that eating," Jiang Kefan complained to Xia Junxi in a low voice, glancing at his mother every now and then.

"Alright, if you really can't eat anymore, then stop. Take Qiqi out to play. I'll eat for you," Xia Junxi said to Jiang Kefan, unable to bear it any longer.

Hearing Xia Junxi's words, Jiang Kefan looked up at Jiang Hua and saw her nod to him. He then picked up Qiqi and ran out to play. There were many small animals in the manor, and he and Qiqi were very excited.

Seeing Jiang Kefan leave, Xia Junxi looked at Jiang Hua, hesitant to speak, appearing quite nervous.

Seeing his hesitation, Jiang Hua looked at Xia Junxi and said, "Speak, is there something you need?"

"Jiang Hua, how have you been staying here all this time?" Xia Junxi didn't ask directly, but instead asked Jiang Hua first.

"The manor is very large, the scenery is especially beautiful, it's a great place to relax, and there's a very hospitable host. I'm very happy with my stay." Jiang Hua didn't understand Xia Junxi's intentions for a moment, so she had to tell the truth. She came here to relax, and Xia Junxi took good care of her, arranging her daily life in an orderly manner, which made her very comfortable.

"Then would you like to stay here forever and be the mistress of this manor? In spring, you can plant your favorite flowers and fruits. If Jiang Kefan is willing, you can leave him here too. There are many small animals and rare plants in the manor. I believe he would not want to leave. Huahua, I love you. I can give you what you want: a simple and happy life." Xia Junxi looked at Jiang Hua and said affectionately. His eyes were full of tenderness, but they only bloomed for Jiang Hua.

After hearing Xia Junxi's confession, Jiang Xi looked troubled. She was not unaware of Xia Junxi's feelings for her. She had rejected him once before, and she thought Xia Junxi had already let go. That's why she came to America with him to relax. She never expected that he would still love her.

Hearing such a moving confession, Jiang Hua wasn't unmoved, but being moved wasn't the same as loving. She couldn't accept Xia Junxi's feelings simply because he could provide her and her son with a comfortable life. After all, another person already occupied her heart, someone who had hurt her deeply, and whom she had no intention of forgiving. However, Xia Junxi still couldn't enter her heart. Jiang Hua wasn't a selfish person; this was too unfair to Xia Junxi.

Jiang Hua thought for a moment, then looked at Xia Junxi solemnly and said to him, "I am very grateful that you like me. To be honest, I am very touched that you are still by my side in this situation, but that's all I feel. You are very outstanding, and there will be wonderful girls who will like you and love you in the future. That girl will be your true love, and you will find your own happiness. Being with me is not fair to you, and neither of us will be happy."

"Huahua, then please give me a chance to take care of you, okay? I'll quietly stay by your side until 'the one' appears." Although he knew he might be rejected, Xia Junxi still felt a pang of heartache after hearing Jiang Hua's words. He looked at Jiang Hua and pleaded almost desperately.

"You can only be my friend, and always will be my friend."

"Okay, let's be best friends for life."

After saying that, Xia Junxi left Jiang Hua's room, looking dejected.

With this matter now settled, Jiang Hua felt relieved and sincerely hoped that Xia Junxi would find his own happiness soon.

She had been suffering from mild depression, which had only been slightly relieved through treatment. As the days went by and the day Jiang Kefan was about to leave approached, Jiang Hua began to feel anxious and uncertain.