Awakening from a hazy consciousness, Wuyou heard a child crying, innocent and aggrieved. Then, a gentle force came from a corner, and the child's soft, sweet voice followed, so sweet it warmed her heart.

"Mom, please don't abandon me! I promise I'll be a good girl and listen to you. Please come back with me. Dad always drinks and beats me. Mom, please save me!"

Children should be at the age of least understanding the world, yet they seem to be bearing burdens inappropriate for their age. Words like "save me" should never come from a child's mouth.

Wuyou opened her eyes and subconsciously looked at the child who was clinging tightly to her clothes. The child was about four or five years old, with a sallow face and no flesh on his skin. His big eyes were filled with tears as he looked at her pitifully. She could even read fear, expectation, and gloom in his eyes.

This child clearly suffered a lot. Despite this, he still held onto hope for his mother, seeing her as his only lifeline. Unfortunately, his mother eventually abandoned him.

“You…” Wuyou opened her mouth, and in that instant, a wave of bittersweet emotion swept over her, making her shiver violently.

"Oh dear, what are you doing here, you naughty child? I'm sorry, this is my relative's child. You've been a bit naughty, so I'll take him away now. You can continue." Just then, a middle-aged woman rushed over like a gust of wind, grabbed the boy, and pulled him away, explaining to Wuyou as she did so.

"It's alright, it's understandable for kids to be naughty." The man, who had been sitting silently in his seat, breathed a sigh of relief and waved his hand casually.

"Miss Liu..." the man said with a smile, but before he could finish speaking, Wuyou's next words made him freeze on the spot.

"Wait, put Xiao Rui down—" Wuyou stepped forward quickly in her high heels, grabbed the middle-aged woman who was about to walk out the door, and swiftly took the child into her arms, gently comforting her.

"Waaah—Mommy, Mommy..." Nestled into that soft, familiar embrace, Yan Rui finally couldn't hold back her sobs. Tears and snot streaming down her face, she clung tightly to Wuyou's neck, afraid that the other would abandon her again.

"Liu Wuyou, do you know what you're doing?" The middle-aged woman, Liu Wuyou's mother, couldn't help but raise her voice and shout. She had finally divorced that man and found such a good blind date, how could she not cherish him?

Wuyou ignored Liu's mother's angry roars, only gently patting the child's back. She tried her best to soothe the child's emotions; after all, she was a mother who had been through so many worlds and was very experienced in comforting children.

Taking the opportunity, Wuyou looked around and found herself in a restaurant, surrounded by greenery, quiet and elegant. The lush greenery conveniently concealed the face of the man from before, but judging from his stiff body, he was clearly not at peace.

"Mom, I've thought it through. Xiao Rui is my child, and I can't abandon him. From now on, he will live with me. I've made up my mind." After saying that, without paying attention to the woman's reaction, he turned to look at her blind date, held the child, bent down slightly, and lowered his head to express his apology.

“Mr. Qian, I’m sorry. I can’t be a good wife and mother, and I can’t abandon my son. You should find another woman who meets your requirements and is free from all ties! With your qualifications, you can definitely find one.”

Mr. Qian just wanted to find a long-term nanny to take good care of his child. In her previous life, Liu Wuyou had always done an excellent job, abandoning her own child to work hard and make Mr. Qian's family successful while suffering her own blood relatives. In this life, she is not so foolish.

Despite Ming Wuyou's calm tone, Qian Sheng could detect a hint of sarcasm in it. He subtly shifted his position, raised his hand, coughed lightly to cover his embarrassment, and said in a gentle voice, "It's alright, it's not your fault. The child... is quite pitiful."

He paused for a moment before saying the last sentence, his eyes meeting Yan Rui's round, bright eyes. He quickly picked up his cup and took a sip, his gaze falling on the child's innocent, curious, and tear-washed black eyes. He felt his own thoughts were completely lost under the child's gaze.

"Thank you, Mr. Qian." Wuyou said sincerely. In her previous life, Qian Sheng treated Liu Wuyou the same way. They were ordinary couples who shared simple meals and had no resentment apart from the occasional bumps in their lives. Moreover, Liu Wuyou did not have him in her wishes, so there was no conflict between them.

"You silly child..." Qian Sheng calmly accepted the matter, but Liu's mother could not accept it. This was the golden son-in-law she had carefully selected, and she could not let her silly daughter ruin it. She walked forward with a smile on her face, her rough hands grabbing at Yan Rui, while her mouth was still busy.

Wuyou naturally wouldn't let her succeed. She slightly shifted her body to avoid Liu's mother's hand, and took the opportunity to lightly tap Liu's mother's wrist, subtly avoiding Liu's mother's plump figure, and her figure disappeared like the wind.

"Mr. Qian, my daughter is so immature. I'll talk to her properly when we get back, and she'll never do it again." Liu's mother's face was wrinkled like a steamed bun as she rubbed her hands together.

"No..." Qian Sheng felt much more at ease in front of Liu's mother. He drank a cup of tea and wanted to refuse, but when he thought of Wuyou's bright face, he couldn't help but hesitate. He hesitated for a moment before saying, "It's better not to force these things."

"No, no, we won't force it. How can we force a good man like Mr. Qian? This is a blessing for our family." Hearing that there was hope, Liu's mother's heart settled down, and her smile became more genuine.

Wuyou was unaware of what was happening at the restaurant. She carried the child all the way, and Yan Rui finally calmed down. Looking at the unfamiliar surroundings, he shrank back but felt very at ease. He reached out and wiped the sweat from Wuyou's face, speaking in a childish voice.

"Mommy, where are we going?"

Wuyou felt a warmth in her heart at this small gesture and softened her voice, saying, "Let's go get the money first, then find a place to stay."

Liu Wuyou was only staying at her parents' home temporarily; things were still in complete chaos at the Yan family's. She needed to teach that man a lesson and avenge the past Liu Wuyou and Yan Rui. Today, she would rest and regroup, and then plan everything carefully. Holding Yan Rui's emaciated figure, Wuyu felt a slight unease. If she was uncomfortable, the culprit wouldn't get away with it either.

The dim sunlight streamed down, casting a silhouette around Wuyou. Little Yanrui nestled in her mother's soft embrace, her nose filled with familiar scents. A vague thought arose in her mind: things will be alright from now on.

There was no reason, yet it was the true voice of my heart, so firm, so reassuring.