Tuanzi maintained the same posture, clinging tightly to Gu Ziling. Every time Gao Dan tried to hug him, the little boy would start to sob softly.

The hoarse voice from crying was heartbreaking to hear, and naturally, Commander Gao could only regretfully put his hand down time and time again.

The child was afraid because Gu Ziling appeared when he was most scared, so he regarded Gu Ziling as the only thing he could hold onto and that made him less afraid.

Two grown men, a minister and a division commander, couldn't manage this little kid.

Ye Wanying, watching from behind, couldn't help but shed tears. She had an urge to go back and torture that woman a few more times!

It's all her fault! If it weren't for her, my son would never have been able to recall those memories.

I really can't imagine how terrified... desperate he must have felt when he was all alone facing that vicious woman. It's not impossible.

“Baby, it’s okay now, the bad guys are gone, don’t be scared, okay?” Ye Wanying finally couldn’t help but reach out and stroke the little boy’s head.

It's very gentle, doesn't hurt at all, and is very comfortable. Children usually like adults to stroke their fur like this.

Sure enough, the little head that had been buried tightly in fear moved slightly. Although the movement was very slight, Ye Wanying's hand was on the back of the child's head, so she naturally felt it immediately.

Knowing that her son had heard what she said, she continued, "Mommy's here. Mommy chased away all the bad guys. No one will dare to bully our Tuanzi anymore, and no one will dare to be mean to our Tuanzi. Look up at Mommy, okay?"

The little boy remained still, and the three adults dared not reach out and forcefully pry him open.

"Okay then, can you lift your head and let Mommy see you? Mommy really, really wants you to see our baby."

Slowly... the little figure finally stirred, though it only slightly raised its head.

It was really light; it probably only lifted me up a centimeter or two before I hit it again very quickly.

But this also reassured the three adults quite a bit, and they breathed a huge sigh of relief.

This at least shows that the child was not truly confused; their mind was clear, but they were afraid and dared not lift their head or open their eyes.

By this time, the three of them had already returned home, and the dishes that had been prepared on the table were all cold. Moreover, it seemed that no one had the leisure to eat or anything like that.

Ye Wanying found a clean set of clothes and went into the restroom.

In the living room, Gu Ziling sat down holding the child and couldn't help but switch arms to hug the little one's waist.

Holding a child with only one hand all the time is really unbearable for people who aren't used to it.

After switching hands, Gu Ziling gently moved her stiff, sore, and numb arm.

Commander Gao sat to the side, watching.

Seeing that Gu Ziling's arms were aching from holding him, she really wanted to take her silly son back into her arms, but she held back because she thought that her silly son would cry again.

"Shi Yun, Shi Yun, we're home. Can you feel it?" Gu Ziling started talking to the little man again, even though the little man never paid any attention to her.

Perhaps sensing the familiar atmosphere of home, the little one shifted his shoulders and his small body visibly relaxed, no longer as tense as before.

Commander Gao really doesn't know how to coax people. Seeing his silly son being held by Gu Ziling and being able to respond from time to time, he suddenly felt envious.

Foolish son, your real father is right here!