Su Shenglin was reluctant to leave.
She hugged and kissed her son again, and spoke to him gently for a while.
He didn't leave until Chen Wanzhen and Li Yunwei returned.
"What's going on? How did your chat go?" Li Yunwei put down the dinner she had brought me and asked curiously.
I smiled and said calmly, "It's alright. He doesn't seem to have any intention of taking the child from me. He just asked that after I take the child to visit my grandmother tomorrow, he can also take the child to visit Mr. Su."
Chen Wanzhen nodded and said, "That's only right. Both sets of elders were hoping that you would get married and have children. Now your wish has come true."
Li Yunwei asked, "What about you? Didn't he show you any interest?"
What kind of response should be given?
"What do you think? The child is already born, shouldn't there be some kind of stance? When to get back together, or even get married—the child needs a complete family!"
Li Yunwei looked at me, waiting for an answer.
But I shook my head. "I haven't thought about it."
To be honest, I still love Su Shenglin.
But he no longer had the desire to possess her.
I even think that if Su Shenglin can accept it, it would be nice for us to be an open "couple".
No marriage, no commitment needed.
If he still wants to rekindle their relationship, I won't object.
Just let things take their course and be free.
Since I already have a child, marriage is not a necessity for me.
“Jiang Wan, don’t tell me you don’t love him. The moment you see him, your eyes are filled with deep affection.”
As expected of my best friend, Li Yunwei sees right through me.
"So what if I love him? He's the father of my son. If I didn't love him, how could I have given birth to his child? But I love him, and it has nothing to do with him anymore."
Chen Wanzhen clapped her hands, "Well said. These days, the idea of not getting married is prevalent. Who still holds the idea that they must get married? Besides, Jiang Wan already has a child. It's even more fashionable to leave the father and keep the child. I support you!"
Li Yunwei turned to look at Chen Wanzhen, "Why are you still making a fuss?"
"I'm serious."
Seeing that the two of them were about to start arguing, I quickly smoothed things over: "Alright, alright, let's leave it at that. You two watch the kids for a bit, I'll grab something to eat and then go wash up, I'm too tired."
Even after I fell asleep that night, I kept replaying Su Shenglin's image in my mind.
After more than two years, he has become noticeably more composed and charming.
But in front of his son, he was so gentle, even a little childish.
Recalling his awkwardness in wanting to hold his son but not daring to, I couldn't help but chuckle to myself.
Even someone as noble, illustrious, and aloof as Master Su Er had such a moment of helplessness; it must be an unforgettable experience for him.
Then I looked at my sleeping son beside me.
The little guy's quiet features are just like a mini version of Su Shenglin.
The thought that he will grow up to be as handsome, elegant, and extraordinary as his father makes me even more grateful for my initial choice and for giving birth to him despite everything.
Although these past two years have been so difficult and tough.
I gently leaned over and kissed my son's little face, then closed my eyes contentedly.
After two years, I can finally get a good night's sleep.
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The next morning, I took Kang Kang to the hospital to visit his grandmother.
My aunt knew we were coming, and she waited anxiously at the door of the ward.
As soon as we turned the corner in the corridor, my aunt saw us.
"Xiao Wan!" Auntie hurried over to greet her. "You've finally arrived! I've been waiting so long!"
“Kang Kang baby... come here, let your great-auntie hug you.”
My aunt's eyes lit up, and she immediately picked up the little one from the stroller.
It was the first time Kang Kang had met his great-aunt. When he was suddenly picked up, he was a little flustered and resistant, and immediately looked at me.
"Kang Kang, this is your great-aunt. Your great-aunt loves you very much. We've met on our phones before, do you remember?"
I comforted the little guy, holding his hand and trying my best to soothe his emotions.
Fortunately, my son has an outgoing personality and is quite bold. After a few words of coaxing from his aunt, who said she had bought a lot of fun and delicious things, he immediately stopped resisting.
We entered the ward, and Grandma was awake.
Upon seeing her great-grandson, the frail grandmother smiled happily and gestured for us to come over.
The aunt carried the child to the bedside, and the grandmother's thin, bony hand held her son's fair and delicate hand. This striking scene was like the inheritance and continuation of life.
As I watched, I couldn't help but feel a lump in my throat.
We played with Grandma in the ward for a long time, but unfortunately, her health was deteriorating day by day. She woke up for less than an hour before her strength began to give out again.
"Grandma, go to sleep now. We'll play again when you wake up. There are plenty of days ahead of us." Seeing that the old lady was trying to stay awake, I gently coaxed her like a child.
Grandma nodded, looked at her son with lingering reluctance, and gradually fell asleep.
My aunt did buy a lot of toys and treats.
Kang Kang was taking apart the toys and studying them on his own.
My aunt looked at me, gently nudged me, and asked, "What did Su Shenglin say to you yesterday? Did he try to take the child from you?"
I shook my head. "No, he's always been a respectable person, he wouldn't do that. However, the old gentleman of the Su family is also seriously ill, just like my grandmother, he doesn't have much time left. Su Shenglin will contact me later to pick up Kang Kang to see his great-grandfather."
My aunt asked in confusion, "You agreed?"
"Um."
"Aren't you afraid that he'll take the child away and never bring him back?"
I smiled helplessly. "So what if I'm afraid? If he really wants to take my child from me, even ten of me wouldn't be a match for him."
"That's true."
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