"Back then, your father and I got together for some reasons. I paid a price, and he readily accepted you, letting you join the Su family and naming you Su Nian'an. But actually, you are not our child. We can't lie to you forever. Your biological parents are still abroad, and your biological mother is still in a coma."
“Your father and I have reached the end of our marriage. If I continue to let you live in a lie, I'm afraid it will be even harder for you to bear it in the future. Our lives can't continue to be fake. Besides, I want you to meet your biological parents—the people who brought you into this world.”
Jiang Tian's tone wasn't harsh, but the weight of her words was enough to leave a child stunned.
"Your mother taught you that you can only rely on yourself at any time. You have always been a strong child, so I have always spoken to you in the tone of an adult. I must reveal this truth to you."
After a long while, An'an looked at Su Hanze beside her: "...Dad, is it true?"
Su Hanze nodded: "It's true. Your mother doesn't want you to be kept in the dark forever, so she's telling you everything."
“But I think you’re too young to experience too much like adults. As our child, you don’t need to pay for the mistakes of me and your mother. If you’re willing, even if you know the truth, you can still live in the Su family. I won’t deprive you of your right to education.”
Su Hanze didn't say anything more; he couldn't possibly say anything more—would he really give his real estate to a child with no blood relation? He wouldn't even pass the family bloodline test alone.
An'an remained silent for a long time.
Jiang Tian looked at her and said, "I know you can pull through. You are the child I raised."
"So... according to you, Mom isn't my biological mother, and Dad isn't my biological father either?" Her voice was soft, but the end of her words trembled. "Then what about Mom teaching me to read, tying the ribbons for me, staying up all night to take care of me when I was sick... are all of these true?"
Jiang Tian gently stroked her hair: "It's all true. We're family. I've always treated you like my daughter, and I've never seen you as anything else. So, you need to know that all of this is true. I've always done my best to love you and protect you."
Su Nian'an then looked at Su Hanze.
As Su Hanze was gazed at by her clear eyes, he suddenly felt a dull ache in his heart.
After several years, how could he possibly have no feelings for this child at all?
But the paper covering the window had already been torn, and he had no way to patch it up again or continue to pretend that everything was fine.
“My love for you is genuine. I’ve never had so much patience with other children. From the moment your mother brought you to me, I was ready to be your father. I know I’ve been a terrible father, but I’ve never treated you like someone else’s child. Even though I’ve said hurtful things to your mother, in my heart, you and I have always been family.”
This time, Su Hanze's words were full of genuine emotion.
He no longer wanted to pretend.
It's impossible for anyone to be without feelings when watching a child grow up.
Su Nian'an looked at her adoptive parents for a long time before speaking: "I want to see my biological mother. Is she sick? When will she get better? Should I move away? If I don't live in the Su family anymore, where will I go? Can I take my things with me when I leave? I want to take my teddy bear with me."
The child's innocent words were filled with a kind of heartbreaking meaning.
"It's fine with me. I don't want you to move out. No one says that people who are not related by blood cannot be relatives. In fact, legally you are my child. Your mother may not be able to win the custody battle against me."
Su Hanze looked at his daughter: "The decision is in your hands. I don't want you to have too much psychological trauma because of what happened between us. I don't even want your mother to tell you about these things. You are just a child and should enjoy your childhood instead of accepting a cruel reality."
Su Nian'an shook her head; she did not agree with Su Hanze's words.
“Mom did the right thing. Mom said that flowers can grow even in ruins. If I keep living in a fictional world, I will never grow up. Also, I want to see my biological parents. They should love me very much.”
“They have always loved you, but they just didn’t want to bother you. I will mail your photos to them regularly. Your father even made a photo album just to record every little change in you. An’an, don’t think you’re missing anything. You are truly a very lucky child.”
Su Nian'an's tears finally welled up, and she looked at Jiang Tian: "Mom, I want to see my biological parents."
"I'm already making preparations, and we'll be going to see them soon."
Watching the mother and daughter chatting as if no one else was around, Su Hanze knew that his attempts to win them back were pointless.
“You don’t need to move. The Su family is your home. I will handle things on the Su family’s side. If you want to go see your biological parents with your mother, then go. But don’t forget, I will always be your father, and I will always be happy to have a daughter like you.”
After saying these words to his daughter, Su Hanze didn't say anything more. He glanced at Jiang Tian, then turned and left.
He has made it clear that there is no benefit in staying here.
Jiang Tian then seriously discussed their next plan with Su Nian'an.
We definitely need to meet her biological parents first; that's the most important thing. Where she'll stay during this time is another issue.
“I’m dating your Uncle Wei. Actually, I divorced your father a long time ago, several years ago, but I haven’t left that place. Now that you’ve broken away from the Su family, we can rent a place to live first, and then slowly take the next step.”
Su Nian'an had no objection; she simply asked earnestly, "Is Uncle Wei good to you?"
"Did you figure it out a long time ago?"
Su Nian'an nodded: "Yes, I just want you to tell me this secret yourself."
Jiang Tian smiled and hugged her daughter.
When Wei Su received the call, he saw the mother and daughter chatting and laughing.
A smile immediately appeared on his lips. He knew that the problem was definitely solved, and solved perfectly and peacefully.
Seeing him arrive, Jiang Tian said to him earnestly, "There's something I need to tell you."
"What is it? Tell me," Wei Su said, his tone full of anticipation.
“I’ve already discussed it with An’an. She will be moving out of the Su family home soon, and we will rent a new place to live.”
Wei Su's smile froze.
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