But she still said, "But Nannan is innocent. She has suffered with us since birth and has never had a good day. She is related to you by blood. You can't be so heartless."

Lin Ying coldly replied, "Weren't you just as heartless to me? I'm your daughter, your blood flows in my veins, isn't it normal for you to be heartless?"

Hearing Lin Ying's words, Lin Huaiyu was filled with guilt and helplessness, and for a moment he didn't know how to refute her. He looked at Lin Ying, his eyes filled with a complex expression, with regret and a glimmer of hope.

The little girl, watching the tense atmosphere between the adults, had tears welling up in her eyes and whispered, "Auntie, I'm a good girl, I won't cause you any trouble, please don't be angry with Grandpa, okay..."

Looking at the little girl's pitiful appearance, Lin Ying's heart couldn't help but flutter slightly, but when she thought of all the things that had happened in the past, she hardened her heart and remained silent.

At this moment, Haoyu walked over, tugged at Lin Ying's sleeve, and whispered, "Mom, the little sister is so pitiful, let's help her." Shuanzi chimed in, "Yes, Mom, the little sister is so small, how can she manage without an adult to take care of her?"

Although Er Ya and Liu Zi didn't say anything, they were also looking at Lin Ying with expectant expressions.

Lin Ying looked at her children, her heart filled with conflict. She knew the children were kind-hearted, but her resentment towards Lin Huaiyu and Lin Rong's past was too deep to let go easily.

“Your illness is not incurable. I won’t take care of the child. You are Grandpa’s son, and for Grandpa’s sake, I will cure you. You should take care of her yourself. I will stay here for a while, and I will leave after you recover.”

After saying that, Lin Ying turned around and walked out.

Lin Huaiyu watched Lin Ying's departing figure and couldn't help but shed tears.

So is this his retribution? But what's wrong with him pursuing his feelings? He and Ah Xiang were clearly in love, and Lin Ying's mother was the third party.

Therefore, even now, Lin Huaiyu still doesn't regret what she did. As for Lin Ying, she was doted on by the old man from a young age, became the heir to the medical clinic, and enjoyed a life of luxury provided by her maternal grandfather's family. Her living conditions were far better than Lin Rong's, so what did she have to complain about?

But Lin Huaiyu still regretted it. If he had known he would end up like this, perhaps he should have treated Lin Ying better before, so that at least Nannan would have a place to live in the future.

Lin Ying came out from outside, but unexpectedly, the little girl followed her out: "Are you Auntie?"

Lin Ying looked at the little girl, who said, "Grandpa said I have a very, very beautiful aunt. If Grandpa passes away, I will live with my aunt. But I can tell that my aunt doesn't seem to like me. Did I do something wrong?"

Lin Ying looked at the little girl, thought for a moment, and said, "May I know your name?"

The little girl said, "Li Xin'er."

Lin Ying nodded: "Xin'er, a good name. If nothing unexpected happens, I should be the aunt you mentioned. I don't dislike you, and you haven't done anything wrong. It's just that, as you can see, I already have four children to raise, and I really don't have the energy to raise another one."

Li Xin'er nodded as if she understood Lin Ying's words, but her eyes were still brimming with tears. She whispered, "Auntie, I can take care of myself. I can do the laundry, sweep the floor, and eat my meals properly. I won't bother you with anything..."

Looking at the sensible child in front of her, which was so heartbreaking, Lin Ying felt her hardened shell crack open a little more. She sighed softly, squatted down, and looked Li Xin'er straight in the eyes, saying, "Xin'er, Auntie knows you're very sensible, but this isn't something that can be solved just by being sensible. Auntie has to take care of her own child and has many other things to do, so I'm really afraid I won't be able to take good care of you."

At this moment, Haoyu walked to Lin Ying's side and said to Li Xin'er, "Little sister, don't be sad. Although Mom said she can't raise you, we can take care of you together. When Grandpa gets better, we will come to see you often."

Shuanzi chimed in, "Yes, little sister, we'll help you. We won't leave you without anyone to take care of you."

Er Ya and Liu Zi also came over. Er Ya took Li Xin'er's hand and said, "Xin'er, let's play together, okay?"

Li Xin'er looked at the older brothers and sisters in front of her, a timid smile on her face, and nodded gently.

Lin Ying was touched as she watched the children interact. She knew that the children's kindness came from the bottom of their hearts, and she couldn't completely ignore Li Xin'er because of past grievances.

Lin Ying stood up and said to the children, "In that case, let's take care of Xin'er and her maternal grandfather together for the time being. But Xin'er, remember, you must tell your older brothers and sisters if anything happens, okay?"

Li Xin'er nodded quickly and said in a clear voice, "I know, Auntie."

When Lin Ying took Lin Huaiyu's pulse, she found the room in a mess, and the bed was even dirtier. Lin Huaiyu, who was once a refined gentleman, had now fallen into a wretched state with a strong stench of rottenness.

However, she didn't say anything. Instead, she came out and said to the children, "Mom will drive the car over first. You all play here with your little sister."

After leaving, Lin Ying went to Aunt He's house first. As soon as she arrived at the door, she heard people inside discussing: "She's only been married for a short time, but that child looks like he's already ten years old. He must be a divorcee."

"Who would want a capitalist's daughter if she weren't a divorced man?"

"She is indeed beautiful..."

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