Chapter 127 - Chapter 127: Wei Xin
Chapter 127: Wei Xin
Translator: Henyee Translations Editor: Henyee Translations
Hence, the two bodyguards forcefully threw Wei Nan to the ground before confidently striding out of the Wei family premises.
After their departure, the previously bustling front hall now only housed Wei Nan, sitting on the ground while cradling his injured arm. With no one intervening, the butler hurriedly rushed into the hall to assist Wei Nan and arrange for his immediate transportation to the hospital.
Sitting alongside Lin Wan in the same flying car, Wei Xin discreetly observed her. Despite never experiencing physical abuse or verbal reprimands from Lin Wan, Wei Xin still harbored a sense of trepidation towards the woman she was supposed to address as her mother.
Aware of Wei Xin’s gaze, Lin Wan contemplated ignoring her, but the young lady’s fear was too palpable to disregard. Reluctantly, Lin Wan spoke, “I don’t eat humans.”
Lin Wan’s feelings towards Wei Xin, her illegitimate daughter, were complex. On one hand, she understood that Wei Xin had no control over her own birth and should not be held accountable for the actions of Wei Nan and Wei Xin’s mother. Yet, as Wei Nan’s former wife, Lin Wan could not forgive his betrayal and Wei Xin’s mother’s role in seducing her husband.
Noticing Lin Wan’s realization of being scrutinized, she already anticipated Wei Xin’s immediate response of shrinking towards the car door and seeking solace by burying her head in her chest, akin to a frightened quail.
The corners of Lin Wan’s mouth involuntarily twitched. This was the first time she realized how intimidating she could appear. Previously, while living in the Wei family, she had simply instructed her subordinates to attend to the young lady’s needs and ensure that Wei Xin wasn’t neglected. Lin Wan effortlessly gained the young lady’s trust, and every time Wei Xin encountered her, a shy smile would grace her face.
How had she managed to frighten the young lady with just a single sentence?
In truth, Wei Xin wasn’t scared of Lin Wan, but rather, it was Lin Wan’s own shyness that made Wei Xin apprehensive about interacting with her.
Perhaps out of concern that Wei Xin would become excessively nervous and fearful, Lin Wan proactively attempted to alleviate the awkward atmosphere. “Wei Nan and I have signed a divorce agreement. I intend to take your brother and seek custody of both of you.”
Upon hearing Lin Wan’s intention to obtain custody, Wei Xin looked up at her in bewilderment. She had never expected this gentle and beautiful woman, who possessed a strong will, to seek custody of her.
Wei Xin was well aware that her mother had enticed her father, making her the least favored illegitimate child. Since her return to the Wei family, Wei Xin had dreaded encountering Lin Wan and her half-brother, Wei Xuan. Being compassionate, she understood that her mere presence served as a constant reminder to Lin Wan and Wei Xuan of the repeated betrayals by their closest kin.
Nevertheless, within the confines of the Wei household, avoiding each other was an impossibility. To Wei Xin’s surprise, her half-brother Wei Xuan didn’t harbor the hatred she had anticipated. Instead, he defended her like a true sibling whenever she faced trouble caused by unruly servants.
Even the seemingly cold and aloof Madam Wei, Lin Wan, took pains to ensure that the household staff treated Wei Xin with fairness. Lin Wan made certain that she had enough to eat and warm clothing.
Wei Xin cared little for her non -biological mother’s intentions or her half-brother’s motivations for treating her kindly. All she knew was that they had shown her something she had never experienced before — genuine care.
It was precisely because she had never experienced such care that Wei Xin cherished it all the more. Once Wei Xin discovered her remarkable aptitude for mental strength, she worked twice as hard, driven by her desire to repay Lin Wan and Wei Xuan one day. This commitment remained unwavering, even when she learned that she would be placed under the care of Zhu Fei, known for his ill-tempered nature. Wei Xin harbored no grievances towards Lin Wan and Wei Xuan, despite enduring bullying from Zhu Fei. Instead, she considered it her way of repaying the debt owed to her mother.
Lin Wan continued speaking, completely oblivious to Wei Xin’s presence. “But your brother is already an adult. He only seeks custody to prevent Wei Nan from benefitting. As for you, you also don’t want Wei Nan to benefit, right? After all…”
“Why?”
“What?” Lin Wan was taken aback by Wei Xin’s words.
Wei Xin gazed at Lin Wan with her clear eyes. “Why did you bring me along? I’m just a burden.”
Observing the mist forming in Wei Xin’s eyes, Lin Wan suddenly grasped that if Wei Xin hadn’t been fathered by Wei Nan or born into the Wei family, she would have been an ordinary little girl. She would have had parents who loved her and a legitimate status.
A sigh escaped Lin Wan’s lips. “You’re very perceptive. I won’t speak in lofty terms to you anymore. You’re not a burden. In fact, as long as you grow up safely, you won’t be a burden but a tremendously capable ally..”