Chapter 1056: Chapter 1056: Last Words (6)

Little Pudding clung tightly to Ye Qilan’s neck, “I’ll never make Mom angry again.”

Ye Qilan couldn’t help but laugh.

This child was genuinely sweet and obedient; it was his own failure to protect Su Hongxing that had allowed Liu Yuan to take advantage.

Age knew Ye Qilan was suffering inside and stepped forward, “The old Madam and Miss Jiang have already prepared the New Year’s Eve dinner. We will start the meal soon.”

“Okay, let’s have the New Year’s Eve dinner,” Ye Qilan said as he picked up Little Pudding, suddenly slowing his pace.

“I still remember her saying that after the New Year, once the child was born, she would marry me. The wedding didn’t need to be grand, just having family and friends present was enough.”

After today, saying goodbye to the old and welcoming the new, it would be another year, yet there was no telling when Su Hongxing might return.

Nor did he know if he would ever have the chance to spend another complete and joyful New Year with Su Hongxing.

Age silently followed behind Ye Qilan, having heard these words not just once. In the days leading up to New Year’s, Ye Qilan had kept repeating what Su Hongxing had said.

His heart ached, and how could Ye Qilan feel any different?

“Fourth brother, I’ve come to eat too,” said Fu Yan, his voice booming, echoing in the hall.

Little Pudding, seeing Fu Yan, ran towards him.

Fu Yan picked up Little Pudding, “Our little princess has grown up, and become even more beautiful.”

The little girl had always looked a lot like Su Hongxing, but recently she seemed to have lost some weight, probably from missing Su Hongxing, making her look even more like her.

Seeing this must be agonizing for Ye Qilan.

Holding onto Fu Yan’s neck, Little Pudding spoke in a soft, sweet voice, “I miss Mom so much. Daddy, when will Mom stop being mad at Dad and come home?”

Fu Yan was at a loss for words and looked towards Ye Qilan.

Ye Qilan took Little Pudding back, “Let’s eat, or the dishes will get cold.”

Everyone sat down together in silence because Su Hongxing’s absence made them all feel a sense of loss.

Finally, Jiang Su spoke up loudly, “Today’s New Year’s, let’s have a toast. Brother-in-law, this one is for you. You must hold on. Someday we’ll find her. Also, wasn’t it said that Qingyin was also taken by Liu Yuan? In that case, Qingyin must be with my sister, so they can look after each other and won’t be lonely.”

Fu Yan quickly joined in, “Exactly, Xiaosu makes a good point. With Qingyin accompanying our sister-in-law, they both have company and someone to look after each other. When sister-in-law comes back, she’ll bring Qingyin back too, bringing double happiness!”

Ye Qilan just stared at Little Pudding, never taking his eyes off her, his thoughts drifting to who knows where.

Especially at this moment, Little Pudding was struggling. The little one also felt sorry for her father because he too deeply loved her mother. Every time her father missed her mother, he would look at her and think of her mother.

Jiang Su also noticed that Little Pudding was scared and moved forward to take her, but Ye Qilan wouldn’t let go.

For a moment, she felt awkward.

Little Pudding found a comfortable position to sit on Ye Qilan’s lap, “Auntie, I want my dad to hold me.”

Mom had abandoned Dad, and she wanted to stay by her father’s side.

Jiang Su had no choice but to give up and sit back down.

Aside from a somewhat frightening look in his eyes when he gazed at Little Pudding, Ye Qilan had no other scary actions; she had worried over nothing.

During this reunion dinner, everyone had a lot on their minds, and Ye Qilan had taken care to feed Little Pudding the entire time, not eating a bite himself.

When everyone else had finished eating, Ye Qilan seemed to have accomplished his task and carried Little Pudding towards Apricot Forest.

Everyone stood there, watching Ye Qilan carry Little Pudding off into the distance.