“Won’t you talk to her for a bit?” Ladapha asked softly as she followed him into his office.
Yin Yue let go of her hand without turning around. “There’s no need,” he replied coldly.
The icy tone in his voice started Ladapha. Though she wanted to be more selfish, she couldn’t ignore the fact that the other woman was Ayu’s birth mother. It weighed heavily on her heart. “But she’s Ayu’s mom,” she said, her voice wavering slightly.
Yin Yue froze, then turned to look at her. “When did you find out?” he asked, realizing too late that it was a question fueled by his frustration.
“For a while now,” Ladapha admitted. “She came to see me... abo
Chapter 49 What answer?The echoing voice reverberated through Ladapha’s body, leaving her numb. She turned toward the source and realized it came from the shrine she had just approached moments ago.Panic surged through her. She turned and ran, desperate to distance herself from the eerie sensation.What is going on? She thought, her heart racing.The sudden ringing of her phone interrupted her thoughts. Startled, she fumbled to pull it out and checked the screen before answering.[Did you read the message? Don’t forget our meeting,] the voice on the other end said.“Mm…” she responded weakly, her gaze fixed on the road ahead, where chaos had erupted.[Are you OK? You sound—]She didn’t hear the rest of the question. Her attention was drawn to the commotion nea
Chapter 48 That Mama is dead.The chubby little boy’s adorable voice carried a cheerful tone, and his expression grew even more radiant as he spoke. In stark contrast, Yu Lan struggled to maintain her composure, feeling her patience wearing thin.“I mean the mama who gave birth to you,” she clarified.Ayu blinked at her, tilting his head curiously. “The mama who gave birth to me?”“Yes, your real mama, the one who gave birth to you,” Yu Lan repeated, hoping to trigger some recognition.The little boy furrowed his brow in thought before nodding. “Oh, that mama! Papa said the monster punished that, Mama.”“What?” Yu Lan exclaimed, startled.“Because she was bad, the monster punished her,” Ayu explained with the innocent certainty of a child
Chapter 47 Nothing but a Stranger. It was clear that Yu Lan wasn’t speaking in a soft voice as before. She deliberately raised her voice, ensuring the restaurant staff and nearby patrons could hear her.Ladapha froze, shocked and unsure of how to react. When she regained her composure, she quickly tried to pry Yu Lan’s hands off her leg.“Give me back my family, please...” I just want to be with my husband and child,” Yu Lan pleaded, her voice quivering yet loud enough to draw the attention of everyone around them.The words caused Ladapha’s face to burn with embarrassment. She could feel the weight of the stares from the other customers. It was intentional—Yu Lan had planned this, making it seem like Ladapha
Chapter 46 Just Want My Family Back. As time passed, nearly a month had gone by, and Yu Lan had heard nothing about Yin Yue’s company. Despite her attempts to ask, he rarely shared any information. Her current role seemed to be nothing more than a daughter-in-law tasked with looking after their son.Yu Lan felt deeply dissatisfied. Yin Yue appeared to be working all day, leaving no time for her. On top of that, her allowance had been reduced significantly.“Phorngrampai, where has Mom gone?” “I’m not sure, ma’am. She mentioned she might return later this evening.”Yu Lan nodded before continuing, “Phorngrampai, your free right now, aren’t you? I’d like you to watch Ayu for about three hours.”“Are you going shopping for supplies?
Chapter 45 The Heartless Mother. “Won’t you talk to her for a bit?” Ladapha asked softly as she followed him into his office.Yin Yue let go of her hand without turning around.“There’s no need,” he replied coldly.The icy tone in his voice started Ladapha. Though she wanted to be more selfish, she couldn’t ignore the fact that the other woman was Ayu’s birth mother. It weighed heavily on her heart.“But she’s Ayu’s mom,” she said, her voice wavering slightly.Yin Yue froze, then turned to look at her. “When did you find out?” he asked, realizing too late that it was a question fueled by his frustration.“For a while now,” Ladapha admitted. “She came to see me... abo
Chapter 44 A Too-Late Apology.The next morning, after finishing breakfast, Ladapha stayed to keep the little one company as Ayu insisted on drawing pictures with her, even pulling out his most endearing whines. Meanwhile, Yin Yue returned to his study, saying he had some work to finish. Close to noon, Ladapha left Ayu to color in the living room by himself and went to the kitchen to help Aunt Phorngrampai set the table for lunch.“What’s for dinner tonight, Aunt Phorngrampai?” Ladapha asked out of habit.“I’ve already prepared everything since I won’t be around in the evening. My daughter-in-law is unwell, and there’s no one to look after my grandchildren,” the older woman replied.“You can leave early if you’d like. I’ll handle everything here,&r