I used the excuse that I was busy to put Mingsi off, but worry still showed on her face.
She said reluctantly, "Is there anything that can't be handled at home? Besides, you just got discharged from the hospital. If you stay at home, I can take care of you."
"I'm fine. I'm not that squeamish." I tried to convince Mingsi. "My apartment is rented, so I'll have to clean it up even if I move back in. Just give me some time to adjust, okay?"
My attitude was sincere, and Mingsi couldn't do anything to me after all. Although he was reluctant in his heart, he had no choice but to nod.
However, Mingsi immediately made another request: "I can give you time to take care of your own affairs, but it's getting late tonight. You must stay in the villa tonight so that when your father's flight arrives tomorrow morning, you can see him first."
Mingsi was afraid that I wouldn't agree, so he repeatedly emphasized to me: "Your father has been wanting to see you since he found out the results of the paternity test. You don't want to disappoint him, do you?"
Mingsi used family affection to pressure me, and I couldn't refuse for a moment. I couldn't help but feel curious about this father whom I had never met.
I hesitated for a moment, but finally agreed.
Mingsi insisted that I sleep in the same room with her. When I walked into Mingsi's bedroom, I saw Tang Jun hurriedly flashing into her own room.
I couldn't help feeling a little guilty. Seeing Mingsi and I sleeping in the same room, Tang Jun must have felt very uncomfortable. But I couldn't bear to refuse Mingsi and make her sad.
Not wanting to think too much, I walked to the bed with a pillow and lay down on the same bed with Mingsi.
There was only a small night light in the room. Mingsi hugged me gently and told me in my ear how much he owed me over the years.
"Xiaoshan, it's all Mom's fault. It's Mom's fault for not protecting you, letting you suffer for so many years. Otherwise, you should be living a pampered life as a young lady in the Tang family, instead of having to endure so much hardship and grievances for a living..."
Mingsi's voice choked up as he spoke, which made me feel sad.
I comforted her: "Mom, don't say that. I haven't felt like I've suffered in these years. My adoptive parents are very good to me and they love me very much."
Mingsi's eyes suddenly filled with tears. She sat up and asked in a trembling voice, "What did you call me just now?"
I had gradually accepted the fact that Mingsi was my biological mother. I sat up and called out seriously again, "Mom."
This made Mingsi burst into tears. She hugged me gently and said, "My child, you are finally willing to call me 'Mom'. You don't know how happy I am."
Mingsi's words made me feel a little guilty, and I apologized to her: "I'm sorry, I just wasn't ready before..."
"I know, I don't blame you." Mingsi burst into laughter, "I'm already very happy to hear you calling me. It doesn't matter if it's sooner or later."
Mingsi took a while to calm herself down. She pulled me into her arms, letting me lean on her shoulder. She asked again, "Xiaoshan, tell me the truth. How have you been these past few years? Are you happy after marrying Lu Zhiyuan?"
When I mentioned the days after Lu Zhiyuan and I got married, I suddenly felt a surge of grievance and my eyes were a little sore.
My married life is not happy at all, but I don’t want Mingsi to worry about me.
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