Watching the tall figure rise and walk into the kitchen, Shu Yi looked away and lowered her eyes to the envelope in her hand.

The calligraphy is vigorous and neat, just like the father himself—refined and artistic.

A long sigh escaped her lips. Shu Yi slowly pulled out the paper, and what immediately caught her reddened eyes was her father's familiar handwriting and familiar address.

——

My dearest Yiyi, Daddy's good daughter.

Seeing these words is like seeing the person in person.

As I write this letter, my father is in the hospital ward.

I lay in my hospital bed, watching the leaves outside the window sway and dance in front of me, just like your mother dancing in front of me in a beautiful dress.

I was so happy!

Yi Yi, in your memory, has your father never told you about your grandparents?

I remember when you were little, you asked me why the neighbor's older brother had his grandma take him out to play, but you didn't. Do you remember Dad's answer?

Dad said, Yiyi, you have a grandpa, but your grandpa is in a very, very far place because they are very, very busy, so they don't have time to come and play with you.

However, so much time has passed, I'm sure you've forgotten your father's answer.

Yi Yi, Dad is writing this letter to you to tell you the story of Dad and Mom.

Your mother is a very beautiful woman, but her background is very sad. Your maternal grandparents passed away when she was young.

When your father met her, she was working alone in a restaurant and was being bullied by the boss. Your father couldn't stand it, so he helped your mother.

After a while, they met again.

Dad and Mom developed feelings for each other.

Do you think this story is corny?

But in your father's eyes, your mother is an angel that God specially arranged for me.

Your mother is gentle, beautiful, and romantic. The days spent with her are the happiest times for your father.

And this kind of happiness.

It was something Dad had never experienced before.

I've never told you about my childhood because I had a very unhappy one.

Haven't you always been curious about why your dad knows so much?

Because my father was from the Shu family, a large family living in Jingnan, which, in today's terms, was a typical wealthy and powerful family.

The person in charge of the Shu family is Shu Qiyi.

That's your own grandfather.

My father was born and raised in Jingnan, but he only has half the blood of the Shu family.

The other half of your father's blood is in your grandmother, whom you never even stepped foot in the house.

Because your father's mother was not formally married into the family by your grandfather, your father was criticized from a young age.

But I can't choose my blood, right? So—

How could your father dare tell you about a childhood like that?

Fortunately, after meeting your mother, my mood gradually improved. However, this didn't last long. Just as I was confirming my relationship with your mother, I received a message from your grandfather that he needed me to marry into the Zhang family.

The Zhang family is also a prominent family living in Jingnan. Our two families have always been established families and have a very good relationship.

There are many capable people in the Zhang family, and they all have a good relationship with my father. If my father were a girl, he would definitely be very happy if he married into such a family.

Unfortunately, your father is not like that. For your mother's sake, your father has to choose to leave the Shu family.

After leaving the Shu family, Dad brought Mom to settle down in Jiacheng. During this happy period, you were born soon after.

Moreover, during this time, your grandfather did not send anyone to disturb our happiness.

I think your grandfather also felt guilty towards me, which is why he let me enjoy the happiest period of my life.

Yi Yi, this is the story of Daddy and Mommy.

Doesn't this sound like a scene from a TV drama? Silly girl, how can a few lines of text possibly explain the love between your father and mother?

By the time you read this letter, I think we should be together again.

Yi Yi, I'm really worried about leaving you to live alone, but my health is holding me back.

As I write this, I am reminded of the time when your mother passed away, and she only had time to see you once.

At your bedside, she used all her strength to hug you, and then, with her last breath, she held my hand tightly and told me with all her might.

"We must raise our daughter well, we must."

So Yiyi, please don't blame us for leaving you too early. Dad and Mom will always love you.

We were unable to accompany you as you grew up, watch you become successful, or see you off on your wedding day; we were so disappointing.

Yiyi, the leaves outside the window are starting to sway in the wind again.

Do you think it's possible that your mother is actually dancing for me outside?

——

Tears blurred my vision.

It also blurred the white paper in my palm.

She let the tears fall drop by drop onto the letter.

Her pale fingers gripped the slightly crumpled letter tightly, Shu Yi lowered her eyelashes, and rested her forearms on her knees.

Her neck was slightly bent, and even her eyelashes were stained with a few glistening tears.

After reading the first sheet of letter, Shu Yi sobbed and pulled out the second sheet of letter from under it.

——

Yi Yi thought it over and over.

Dad still needs to explain the family relationships to you.

Dad never blamed Grandpa; Dad knew that Grandpa had his own helplessness and difficulties.

Growing up in such a family, everyone has their own unspeakable helplessness.

If Grandpa finds you and brings you back to the Shu family in the future, Dad hopes you won't blame him too much.

Actually, deep down, I don't want you to be taken back by the Shu family.

My dear reader, there's more to this chapter! Please click the next page to continue reading—even more exciting content awaits!