Jian You nodded, then suddenly darted far away, her face beaming with unconcealable joy, like a child who had had too much fun and didn't want to go home.
As long as she was happy…
Normanis had no other requests, only hoping she could be like this in the future. He knew she liked these things…
Jian You lay in bed, still replaying the scene they had just witnessed, too excited to sleep.
The fireworks were truly beautiful, varied and brilliant, more stunning than many landscapes. Moreover, it seemed they were the only family setting them off in the sky.
Upstairs, Normanis also couldn't sleep, but his sleeplessness was filled with melancholy.
Later, Elder Jian called him again, explaining the reason and advising him to let Jian You return as soon as possible, or no one would be able to control the situation.
He hadn't expected Duoduo to have gone through such an experience. While he felt heartbroken, he also harbored extreme hatred for the person who had drugged her.
He couldn't bear to see Duoduo become like that, but…
Before he could even spend time with her, or even… acknowledge her, he had to part ways with them? He… was reluctant.
However, he understood that through their gradual interactions, Jian You had also grown to like them, so now… there was no other choice.
The next day, Normanis woke up early.
As he had expected, Jian You was also awake. He took her to the gym, and then they had breakfast.
Afterward, Normanis cancelled all appointments with guests. They all knew the Norman family celebrated domestic festivals, so they had come to offer their congratulations.
He also didn't take any phone calls. He spent the entire day with his wife and children, especially… Jian You.
Watching Jian You grow closer to them, Normanis felt great pain. Forcing him to push away his daughter of many years, he… truly found it difficult to make this decision, and Qian Ya would not be able to accept it either.
Between concealing it from his wife and being truthful, Normanis chose the latter. He knew Qian Ya had also waited for many years.
In the evening, Normanis walked into Jian You's room again.
“What is it? Is there anything else you need me to tell you?”
Jian You found it strange. Hadn't they already agreed to meet later? Why was he back?
Normanis simply wanted to see Jian You more, and he indeed watched her intently.
“I’ve come to get your things.”
Normanis finally realized it was inappropriate and casually came up with an excuse.
“I…”
Before Jian You could speak, Normanis picked up the luggage. It was like sending off a departing daughter, though in reality, he was sending her away.
“Did you pack everything?”
Of course, she had packed everything, and even had more than enough. She didn’t like to bring too many things, so her suitcase would always have plenty of space left. He had asked people to stuff some things into it for her – food and daily necessities. kΑnshu伍.ξà
Looking at the bulging suitcase, she felt a sense of heaviness…
Normanis, as if unburdened, carried it to the rooftop of the building behind them, where the plane was already waiting.
“Sir!”
The bodyguard standing guard outside the door greeted him respectfully.
Upon entering, Yao Qian Ya and Norman Zi Yue were already seated.
Jian You also greeted them proactively. However, as she passed Norman Zi Yue, she let out a slight scoff. Though the sound was faint, everyone present heard it.
Normanis suddenly turned back and said sternly, “Apologize!”
Norman Zi Yue turned her head to look out the window, remaining silent. Her father hadn't spent much time with her mother today; he had been with Jian You instead. Was she more important than her mother?!
She was also very angry!!
Seeing her inaction, Normanis's voice grew colder, “I said, apologize to your sister!”
Jian You walked up to Norman Zi Yue and said expressionlessly, “What did I do to displease you?”
Norman Zi Yue stood up and pushed her away, saying fiercely, “You don’t need to mind me!” She then ran inside.
“Does this child have any manners at all?!”
Yao Qian Ya had remained silent throughout the entire ordeal because she couldn't understand her husband's actions at all. Although he disciplined their children, he was never too strict; rather, he doted on them quite a bit. Therefore, the root of today's issue lay with… Jian You.
Recalling what he had told her, Yao Qian Ya could only sigh and go inside to comfort Norman Zi Yue.
“Sir’s behavior these past two days has misled her. It's best to go back to how things were at the beginning.” In fact, from the moment she arrived, she had only felt warmth, which was far better than being with the old man.
Normanis murmured, “Wait two more days…”
Just then, “Woof!”
Baroque ran in quickly. It had finally been let out to see its little mistress. It had been too difficult, boohoohoo~
Its master only occupied the little mistress all day!
Jian You picked up Baroque, not caring if it was dirty. She hadn’t seen it all day and had really missed it.
“From now on, let this dog accompany you. Take it with you wherever you go for safety.”
Jian You’s face showed unconcealed delight, but she quickly composed herself, her gaze slightly sharp as she looked at the smiling, gentle Normanis, “Sir, won’t you explain?”
Normanis gave a helpless smile and finally uttered the words, “I will tell you later.” He thought Jian You wouldn’t pry further, but he was wrong…
“Do you know my parents? Are they asking you to take care of me?”
She had been wondering about it for a long time. Only such an explanation made sense, because Normanis loved his wife very much.
Normanis opened his mouth, almost wanting to say it without any reservations, but… he had to wait a little longer…
“They asked us to take care of you. When the time comes, they will naturally come to pick you up.”
Jian You pursed her lips and fell silent. Actually, she was still happy. Her relatives were still alive, and she wasn't alone.
The plane took off smoothly. Throughout the journey, apart from the conversations between Jian You and Normanis, and occasional interjections from Yao Qian Ya, there was no other sound…
As the night gradually receded, a trace of dawn appeared on the horizon…
Normanis looked at the sleeping Jian You, took off his jacket, and gently draped it over her.
Duoduo, I hope you are safe and happy.
“Ding dong~”
A notification sound chimed. Normanis took out his phone from his coat pocket. Seeing it was from Butler Lian, his heartbeat skipped a beat…
The usually composed man was now sweating with nervousness.
He glanced again at the soundly sleeping girl, gently stroked her hair, just as Duoduo had been when she was little.
Seeing her frown slightly, he finally let go and slowly opened the message, then scrolled to the very bottom…
As expected…
She was his daughter, Norman Dello.
Normanis’s trembling hand reached out to touch her face, but a bodyguard suddenly entered, freezing his hand in mid-air…
“Sir! Ke Gan has surrounded us with people!”
The plane was already descending, and the parking lot was swarming with people…
The bodyguard rushed in to report, only to see their sir’s emotions seemed significantly off.
Normanis froze for just a second. The next moment, his expression turned exceptionally grim, “This old fellow, he’s like a ghost, never leaving us in peace!”