Xiao Ding signaled Lao Wang to take Xiao Ning and the others down to rest first, as he still had some things to discuss with Xiao Changfeng and the others. After that, he waved his hand and signaled everyone to leave first.
When everyone turned around and prepared to leave the hall, Xiao Ning couldn't help but look back at Xiao Ding who was still standing there. Xiao Ding's slightly lonely figure seemed particularly lonely in the empty hall. This scene deeply hurt Xiao Ning's heart, and an indescribable sadness surged in his heart.
At this moment, a warm and soft hand gently held Xiao Ning's hand. He turned around and found that it was his mother Chu Qian who was looking at him with concern. Chu Qian held his hand tightly, as if she wanted to pass on some strength to him.
"Let's go, Ning'er."
Chu Qian said softly, with a hint of fatigue and helplessness in her voice.
Xiao Ning stared at his mother's face, and saw that her face was a little pale and her expression was quite heavy, and his heart tightened. He shook Chu Qian's hand back vigorously, as if to tell her not to worry too much, and then silently followed the crowd out of the hall.
After a while, they came to a quiet and peaceful courtyard. The courtyard was surrounded by green trees and blooming flowers. The air was filled with a faint floral fragrance, which made people feel relaxed and happy. After Lao Wang carefully settled everyone one by one, he said goodbye to everyone and left the place in a hurry.
Xiao Ning carefully helped Chu Qian to the bedside and asked her to sit down slowly. After letting her rest for a while, Xiao Ning stood up and prepared to pour her a glass of warm water to quench her thirst. However, just as he turned around, his hand was suddenly grabbed by Chu Qian.
Xiao Ning turned around in a hurry, only to see Chu Qian lowering her head and saying sullenly:
"Ning'er, can you accompany mother?"
Her voice trembled slightly, and sounded full of helplessness and sadness.
Xiao Ning looked at Chu Qian's haggard and heartbroken appearance, and his heart couldn't help but skip a beat, as if a pair of invisible hands were squeezing his heart hard, making it difficult for him to breathe.
He didn't have time to think about it, and immediately knelt on his knees, gently held Chu Qian's hands, and put them on his cheeks. Feeling the warmth from his mother's palms, Xiao Ning's eyes gradually became moist...
"Mother, I'm always here!"
Chu Qian looked at Xiao Ning who was about to cry, and her heart ached. Tears poured out like a broken dam. She quickly got off the bed, her steps staggering a little, as if all the strength in her body had been drained away. She stretched out her trembling hands, hugged Xiao Ning tightly, buried her head deep in his arms, and cried heartbreakingly.
“Ning… Ning’er…!”
Chu Qian's voice was filled with endless sorrow and regret, as if she wanted to release all the pain in her heart.
Xiao Ning felt the fear deep in his mother's heart, and his heart ached as if being stabbed by a needle. He gently patted Chu Qian's back, trying to comfort her with his warmth. His eyes were full of concern and heartache, and he knew that his mother needed his support and understanding at this moment.
Time passed by minute by minute, Xiao Ning and Chu Qian sat on the ground, as if time had stopped. Chu Qian's head rested on Xiao Ning's legs, and her crying gradually became weaker, and finally only low sobs remained.
She slowly raised her head. Her beautiful face now looked a little haggard, especially her eyes that were as red and swollen as walnuts, which made people feel pity. She looked straight at Xiao Ning in front of her, and her voice was as soft as the breeze blowing across the lake. She trembled slightly and said:
"Ning'er, do you...do you think mother is a bad woman?"
Xiao Ning was shocked when he heard this, and doubts instantly surged in his mind. He really didn't understand why his mother, who had always been gentle, kind, and loving, would suddenly say such a thing. He hurriedly shook his head, his eyes revealing concern and confusion, and asked in a low voice:
"Mom, how can you ask that?"
Chu Qian took a deep breath, as if trying to calm her turbulent emotions, but her body was still trembling slightly. After a moment of silence, she finally spoke slowly:
"Do you know why your Aunt Song hasn't gotten pregnant yet?"
Hearing this, Xiao Ning couldn't help but frown slightly. He knew the relationship between Song Junwan and his father Xiao Ding. However, he had never thought deeply about why the two of them had no children. Now that his mother mentioned this, he couldn't help but have a little doubt in his heart. Could it be that...
At this moment, Chu Qian's slightly hoarse voice sounded again:
"That's right, all of this was caused by my mother's secret manipulation."
This sentence was like a thunder, exploding in Xiao Ning's ears. Xiao Ning woke up instantly after listening to Chu Qian's words. He widened his eyes and looked at his mother in disbelief. He could never have imagined that his father and Aunt Song had no children because of his mother's actions.
It turned out that Song Junwan had been pregnant many years ago, before Xiao Ning was even born. At that time, Song Junwan, Xiao Ding and Chu Qian lived together.
On the surface, they seem to be living in harmony and respect each other. However, beneath the seemingly peaceful and harmonious appearance, there are actually undercurrents and dangers everywhere. The fire of jealousy that Chu Qian has hidden deep in her heart for a long time was instantly ignited when she accidentally saw Xiao Ding and Song Junwan having sex one day.
For Chu Qian, she would never allow other women to share the man who belonged to her. From that day on, her hatred for Song Junwan spread like a poisonous snake in her heart, deepening day by day. And this hatred eventually prompted her to do something that she would regret for the rest of her life, but she felt that she had to do it.
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