Zong Jinghao tasted the cold ice-cream that formed a stark contrast with his warm breath.
After that, Zong Yanxi grabbed another scoop of ice-cream for herself too, not minding that the spoon had been used before by Zong Jinghao. “It’s so tasty!”
Her eyes thinned into a line as she savored the sweet and milky ice-cream.
“Daddy, are you going back with us to visit mommy after we eat the ice cream?” As she said that, she handed him another scoop of ice cream.
Zong Jinghao could taste the rich sweetness in his mouth, but at the same time, he was troubled at how he should possibly explain things to the kids.
At that moment, Zong Yanchen looked up at him as well as if he were expecting an answer.
However, Zong Jinghao blinked anxiously as his face contorted to a pained expression. Anyone who saw him could tell that he was feeling very conflicted.
Zong Yanchen sighed softly and ate a scoop of ice-cream. “I really don’t what you two are doing. You make up and break up with each other like it’s a game.”
Do you know that Yanxi and I are the victims of your actions?
Daddy is barely around, and I thought that we can return to our normal lives if we managed to convince him to stay, but…
Zong Yanchen felt helpless when he thought about that, so he let out another deep sigh.
“You didn’t even consider your children’s feelings. Both of you really are equally stubborn. Huh!”
Zong Jinghao’s gaze wavered between both of his children as he muttered softly, “Please give us some time.”
“Do you miss mommy?” Zong Yanchen looked up and him and asked out of concern, “Would you go after another woman when mommy isn’t around?”
Zong Yanchen was scared that Zong Jinghao might have a change of heart again. After all, he had abandoned their mommy once.
“If you mess up this time, mommy and we will definitely not forgive you anymore,” Zong Yanchen swore solemnly.
There is no such thing as second chances!
Zong Jinghao fell silent for a while, before declaring, “I miss your mommy. I won’t get together with another woman when she isn’t around, because she’s the only woman in my life.”
Zong Jinghao stared at his son seriously and beseeched, “Take care of your sister and mother when I’m not around.”
Zong Yanchen nodded his head heavily. “I will.”
On the other hand, Zong Yanxi finished her ice-cream and crawled in Zong Jinghao’s arms once again. “Daddy, are you not coming back with us?”
She seemed to have realized from their conversation that Zong Jinghao wouldn’t go and visit Lin Xinyan.
She didn’t understand what was going on in her parents’ relationship. All she knew was that her Daddy should go and visit her mommy. “The baby is starting to kick inside mommy’s tummy. Aren’t you going to visit them?”
Zong Jinghao was faced with a huge dilemma. On one hand, he yearned to go back because he missed his wife, but on the other hand, the rational side of him told him that this was not the time to go back since things were not settled yet. He felt torn between the two equally valid decisions.
Suddenly, Lin Xinyan’s face appeared in his mind and swayed his decision. He stared at his son earnestly and requested, “Please do me a favor.”
“What is it?” Zong Yanchen was incisive. “But, you need to promise me something if you want me to help you out,” he added.
Zong Jinghao stared at his son helplessly. He’s still so young, so why is he acting like an adult?
“Fine.” He had no choice but to agree.
“You need to come and visit us at least twice a week,” Zong Yanchen laid down his terms.
He still didn’t trust Zong Jinghao fully and he was afraid that he might fall for another woman because he had been away from Lin Xinyan for so long.
Actually, Zong Jinghao intended to visit them whenever he had time. However, when Zong Yanchen stated his terms, it sounded as if Zong Yanchen thought of him as a playboy that might betray his wife at any time.
Zong Jinghao leaned closer to his son and asked, “Do you really have so little trust in me?”
“You had a change of heart once, so I need to protect mommy from being hurt by you,” Zong Yanchen replied seriously.
Zong Jinghao fell silent for a while.
“It’s your turn now. What do you want me to help you with?”
Zong Jinghao rubbed his temples helplessly. Don’t tell me he’s gonna remember the one mistake I made for the rest of his life!
“I want to meet your mommy, but she can’t find out about it,” Zong Jinghao declared.
Zong Yanchen thought that it was a difficult request, so he blinked and asked, “And how are we supposed to do that?”
Zong Jinghao beckoned his son closer and whispered, “At night when your mommy falls asleep…”
Why is he acting so secretive?
Whatever. The fact that he wants to meet mommy no matter what means that he still cares for her. Because of that, I am more than willing to help him out.
Meanwhile, Zong Yanxi was in a good mood because of the ice cream, so she snuggled in Zong Jinghao’s arms and asked, “Can’t we all just live together?”
She understood from their conversation that her Daddy wanted to sneak in to meet her mommy.
Can’t he just meet her in person? Mommy is home anyway. He can just come with us now.
Zong Jinghao pulled his daughter closer into his embrace and gently stroked her ears. “Please wait for a little longer. That day will come soon.”
We need to wait until the results of Wen Qing’s trial come in and wait until everything settles first. Now is not a good time to go back yet.
The young girl didn’t understand her father’s concerns. “I really want to sleep with Daddy.”
Zong Jinghao kissed her forehead and instructed, “Ruixi, don’t tell mommy you met me today, alright?”
Zong Yanxi replied, “I can promise you that, but you need to promise me that you will come visit me often and bring me ice-cream.”
“Alright,” Zong Jinghao agreed.
Half an hour later, Shao Yun came back and said, “Yan told me to not bring them out for too long. Should we go back together?”
Before Zong Jinghao could reply, Zong Yanchen tugged on Shao Yun’s shirt. “Let’s go. He’s not coming with us.”
Shao Yun read the room and didn’t inquire further. If things were normal between them, Lin Xinyan wouldn’t have brought the children here, and he wouldn’t have hovered around her place without going in to visit her.
He held Zong Yanxi’s hands and said, “We should get going. Let’s not keep your mommy waiting.”
However, Zong Yanxi tugged Zong Jinghao’s sleeve and whimpered, “I don’t want to leave Daddy. I want to stay with him a while longer.”
Zong Jinghao cupped her face and consoled her, “I’ll come visit you often. Go back first.”
She let go of his sleeve reluctantly, pounced on him and gave him a kiss. “I’ll be waiting for you.”
Zong Jinghao’s felt his heart melting when he looked at his daughter.
Shao Yun held the young girl’s hand and waved goodbye to Zong Jinghao. “We’ll get going now.”
“Please don’t tell Lin Xinyan about our meeting today,” Zong Jinghao requested.
Shao Yun replied knowingly, “Don’t worry.”
Shao Yun didn’t try to give Zong Jinghao any advice or convince him to stay because he knew that they had their reasons.
Zong Jinghao stayed for a while longer after Shao Yun left as he waited for Zong Yanchen’s instructions.
During the wait, the waiter poured another glass of water for him as he lay down on the couch and rested.
Even though he looked unkempt because he came here in a rush, he still exuded a masculine charisma.
