When Ni Sitian heard Xu Tingchuan's question, she lowered her head and pursed her lips.

After a long pause, he said, "It's too complicated. I'll tell you later."

She can't say anything yet; she needs to confirm one thing first: what exactly is her relationship with Xu Haicheng.

Xu Tingchuan sensed that Ni Sitian's expression was somewhat unusual, but she seemed unwilling to elaborate, so he didn't press her.

He held her tighter, burying his head in the crook of her neck, murmuring, "Nothing matters, as long as you're back, as long as you're back..."

Ni Sitian's eyes reddened again. If it was confirmed, her return would only make things worse. She would keep this secret in her heart forever.

She needs to get Xu Haicheng's hair or blood first to confirm this, otherwise she won't feel at ease even if she stays by Xu Tingchuan's side.

“If Mom and the others ask…” Ni Sitian turned her head to look at Xu Tingchuan, hoping he could help her.

Even if it were proven that she and Xu Haicheng were not father and daughter, she still couldn't tell them.

This matter was already a thorn in the side of Xu Haicheng and Jin Rulan. If they knew that the person from back then was her mother, they don't know how they would feel. It would feel very awkward, and they probably wouldn't be able to get along with each other freely.

"I'll tell them." Xu Tingchuan didn't know what she was trying to hide, but whatever she did, as long as she stayed by his side, that was enough.

Ni Sitian was grateful for Xu Tingchuan's unconditional trust and protection, and leaned closer to his embrace.

His clean, refreshing scent made her feel at ease, and she longed to lean on him like that for the rest of her life.

Little Tuantuan slept soundly in Ni Sitian's arms, her nose even bubbling sweetly.

A ten-month-old baby is quite heavy. After holding the baby for half an hour, Ni Sitian's arm was stiff and numb, but she still didn't want to put the baby down.

Xu Tingchuan could tell she was putting on a brave face, so he reached out and took Tuantuan from her arms, placing her in the middle of the bed.

The little one seemed to sense being separated from his mother's embrace in his sleep; his brows furrowed, his eyes were tightly closed, and his mouth twitched as if he was about to cry.

Ni Sitian quickly lay down on her side and gently patted him. The little guy then relaxed his brow, grabbed one of Ni Sitian's little fingers, and held on tightly as if afraid she would run away.

"Tuantuan, Mommy's here, Mommy won't leave." Ni Sitian sensed her child's unease and felt even more guilty, so she gently coaxed him repeatedly.

Xu Tingchuan smiled slightly. This little guy isn't usually one to whine, but today he really showed off his advantages as a child to Ni Sitian, being so dependent on her.

"I wonder how Jia Yue and Pei Yang are doing now?" Ni Sitian looked up at Xu Tingchuan with some concern.

She never expected to see such a scene when she returned. At noon in the banquet hall, it almost made her jaw drop.

All the praise I had given Han Shizhao in the past was suddenly proven wrong.

Actually, she didn't think there was anything wrong with men liking other men. As long as it doesn't violate morality or hurt others, love transcends age and gender.

However, Han Shizhao's mistake was this marriage fraud, deceiving a woman to cover up his sexual orientation. He was simply the worst kind of scum.

No matter how much pain he suffered because of his sexuality, what does that have to do with Jia Yue? Why should a girl be harmed for no reason?