Li Nianyu looked up at his father, the fear in his eyes gradually dissipated, replaced by grievance and dependence.

He hugged his father tightly and burst into tears.

Li Changting hugged his son, his heart filled with self-blame and guilt.

He knew that he couldn't let this happen again. He had to protect his son and let him grow up happily and healthily.

They brought Li Nianyu home. The proprietress of the inn also rushed over after hearing the news. She was relieved to see that they were safe and sound.

She told Li Changting that this abandoned warehouse was a hidden danger in the town and similar incidents had happened many times.

"Let's take Nian Nian to check her body first to see if she's injured." The proprietress suggested.

Li Changting nodded repeatedly, his heart full of gratitude. He quickly thanked Li Nianyu and took him to the clinic in town.

But when he arrived at the clinic, he saw a familiar figure.

Qiao Yuyue......

He never thought that he would see her here.

Qiao Yuyue was examining a patient. Her eyes were focused and serious, as if she and the patient were the only two people left in the world.

Li Changting stood at the door, looking at her, feeling mixed emotions.

He didn't know how he should face Qiao Yuyue, especially after he had just experienced the shock of his son's disappearance.

But Qiao Yuyue acted as if nothing had happened and continued to calmly handle the work at hand.

Li Changting took a deep breath and walked in. Qiao Yuyue heard the footsteps, looked up and saw him, startled for a moment, but then regained her composure.

Qiao Yuyue obviously didn't expect to meet Li Changting here.

She came here to get away from them, but she didn't expect to meet them again.

The atmosphere between the two of them suddenly became subtle. Qiao Yuyue tried hard to remain calm, but a hint of complex emotions flashed in her eyes.

Li Changting walked up to Qiao Yuyue and nodded slightly as a greeting.

He looked down at Li Nianyu beside him. The little guy had stopped crying and was looking at this strange place curiously.

Qiao Yuyue looked at Li Nianyu, and a soft feeling flashed through her heart.

"Niannian, what's wrong with you?" Qiao Yuyue squatted down and asked Li Nianyu.

Her voice was a little choked. After all, Li Nianyu and she were related by blood, and seeing him would inevitably cause her heart to waver.

"Mom...Aunt Qiao Xi." Li Nianyu burst into tears.

In the end, he still held back the word "Mom".

Qiao Yuyue's heart tightened. She knew Li Nianyu's feelings for her, but she couldn't give him the same response.

She reached out and gently stroked Li Nianyu's head, trying to comfort him.

However, her hands trembled uncontrollably, as if telling of her inner struggle and helplessness.

Li Changting looked at this scene with mixed feelings.

He knew Qiao Yuyue's feelings for Li Nianyu, and he also understood that he could not change anything.

He could only stand by silently, guarding them and hoping that they could find their own happiness.

After Qiao Yuyue checked Li Nianyu's body and confirmed that he was not injured, she breathed a sigh of relief.

She stood up and looked at Li Changting, a complex emotion flashing in her eyes.

She knew that she could not avoid meeting Li Changting, nor could she escape their past.

"Have you investigated me?" Qiao Yuyue stared at Li Changting, a hint of coldness flashing in her eyes.

If Li Changting came here to investigate her, she would never forgive her.

What she hates most is being investigated by others.

Li Changting was caught off guard by Qiao Yuyue's sudden questioning. He quickly waved his hands and explained, "No, I definitely didn't investigate you. I just brought Nian Nian here to relax, and I didn't expect to meet you here."

As Qiao Yuyue watched Li Changting's anxious explanation, the coldness in her heart eased a little, but she still remained vigilant and was unwilling to believe his words easily.

She glanced at Li Changting calmly, then turned to Li Nianyu and said, "Niannian, I'm glad you're okay. Don't run around in the future, or people will worry."

Li Nianyu looked at Qiao Yuyue, his eyes full of grievance and dependence. He nodded and whispered, "I understand, Aunt Qiao Xi."

Qiao Yuyue looked at Li Nianyu's well-behaved appearance, and an inexplicable emotion surged in her heart.

She reached out her hand and gently touched Li Nianyu's head, then stood up and said to Li Changting, "Since you are all fine, I will leave first."

Li Changting looked at Qiao Yuyue's back as she turned and left, and an inexplicable sense of loss surged in his heart.

"Qiao Xi." Li Changting looked at her back and called her.

"Let's have dinner together. I haven't seen Huahua for a long time."

When Qiao Yuyue heard the name "Huahua", she paused slightly, then slowly turned around and looked at Li Changting.

Her eyes were filled with complex emotions, including confusion, vigilance, and a hint of imperceptible tenderness.

She was silent for a while, then nodded: "Okay."

The two of them brought Li Nianyu to a small restaurant.

The restaurant has soft lighting and a warm atmosphere, which makes people relax unconsciously.

Qiao Yuyue ordered a few side dishes and then served Li Nianyu a bowl of hot porridge.

Li Nianyu looked at Qiao Yuyue, his eyes full of gratitude and closeness.

"Aunt Qiao Xi, why hasn't Huahua come yet?"

Li Nianyu naturally missed Qiao Mihua very much.

Qiao Yuyue smiled slightly, gently touched Li Nianyu's head, and said softly: "Huahua is at home. She has something to do today and can't come. However, she misses you very much. Next time we have a chance, we will bring her to see you together."

Li Nianyu nodded obediently. Although she was a little disappointed, she quickly adjusted her mood and began to concentrate on enjoying the porridge in front of her.

Li Changting sat aside, watching the interaction between Qiao Yuyue and Li Nianyu, and a warm feeling surged in his heart.

He knew that although Qiao Yuyue appeared cold on the surface, she was actually very gentle at heart.

Especially when facing Li Nianyu, her eyes are always full of maternal love and care.

Qiao Yuyue also noticed Li Changting's gaze. She raised her head and looked at him.

The two people's eyes met in the air, as if there was an invisible force pulling them.

Just at this moment, Qiao Mihua called.

"Mom, why haven't you come back today?" There was a hint of anxiety in her voice.

Normally at this time, my mother would have been back long ago.

But today, there was no sign of her.

Qiao Yuyue told her to be well behaved at home and not run around.

She knew that Qiao Yuyue had been feeling very confused recently, so she had been very obedient and had not run around during this period.

Qiao Yuyue glanced at Li Changting and Li Nianyu sitting opposite her, and her heart moved slightly. She whispered to the other end of the phone: "Huahua, Mom has something to do here, so I may be back late. You have to be good at home, okay?"

When Qiao Mihua heard what Qiao Yuyue said, she was a little disappointed, but she still nodded sensibly: "Okay, Mom, I will be obedient. You also have to be careful."

"Is it Huahua's call?" Li Nianyu couldn't control himself and shouted.

Qiao Mihua over there naturally heard his voice as well.

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