Chapter 1057: Chapter 1057: Last Words (7)

Everyone knew that Ye Qilan felt miserable inside, yet they didn’t know how to comfort him.

All that could be said had been said, and since Ye Qilan wouldn’t listen, it was all in vain. Now, the only hope was to find Su Hongxing’s whereabouts; only by rescuing Su Hongxing could Ye Qilan possibly return to normal.

At that moment, Little Pudding was held by Ye Qilan in the Apricot Forest. Little Pudding’s warm hand touched Ye Qilan’s cold face: “Daddy, are you very cold?”

Ye Qilan forced a smile that looked even uglier than crying: “Daddy isn’t cold, are you cold, Little Pudding?”

Little Pudding shook her head, dressed like a bundled up ball, not cold at all: “Daddy, are you thinking about mommy again?”

Ye Qilan didn’t respond.

Every time he looked at Little Pudding’s face, he would think of Su Hongxing.

It was New Year’s today, was she doing well, had Liu Yuan treated her kindly…

“Daddy, don’t cry, Mommy will be back soon…”, Little Pudding said, her tears falling continuously.

Ye Qilan hugged Little Pudding tightly and said hoarsely: “Daddy isn’t crying, it’s you, child, who are crying.”

Little Pudding stared at Ye Qilan with big teary eyes, her tears suddenly stopped, she carelessly wiped her face and then smiled again with her mouth wide open.

Seeing the adorable and innocent Little Pudding, Ye Qilan felt a warmth around his eyes.

The child was still so young, how could she understand the grievances among adults? He always kept her by his side; the little one was clever and could always sense his bad mood instantly.

After Age saw off Fu Yan, he came to the Apricot Forest and saw Ye Qilan and Little Pudding sitting on a bamboo chair together, the father and daughter looking very warm together.

Ye Qilan spoke very gently and Little Pudding responded like a little adult, both talking about Su Hongxing.

He finally understood why Ye Qilan always liked being with Little Pudding. It seemed that only Ye Qilan and Little Pudding both deeply loved Su Hongxing, even though Little Pudding was not yet four years old, too young to remember or understand anything.

But it was also only Little Pudding who had a common topic with Ye Qilan.

“Sir, Mr. Ye just called again. He said today is New Year’s Eve, and asked if you would come over and stay with the Ye family through the night,” Age murmured as he approached Ye Qilan from behind.

“I’m not going,” Ye Qilan firmly stayed seated. He wanted to spend the last day of the year with Little Pudding because he knew that was what Su Hongxing would also wish.

What she feared the most in her life was being alone, yet this year, she was destined to spend it all alone.

He always wanted to give Su Hongxing the happiest life, but found himself powerless and always bringing disasters onto her. If she hadn’t met him, Su Hongxing would still be living happily with Little Pudding, not suffering this catastrophe.

Age didn’t talk much more. Since Ye Qilan had made his decision, he could only go back to report to Mr. Ye.

What followed was an inevitable scolding from Mr. Ye. Age duly agreed until Mr. Ye hung up the phone.

He looked towards the Apricot Forest, Ye Qilan’s lonely figure stretched long, inexplicably poignant…

Ye Mansion.

Qiao Qiao had been keeping an eye on the call from Mr. Ye. Seeing Mr. Ye’s dark face, she knew that Ye Qilan wouldn’t come.

Ye Xiandong noticed Qiao Qiao was distracted and knowing she was worried about Su Hongxing, he reassured, “Su Hongxing will be alright. Don’t worry!”

It seemed like Su Hongxing just had bad luck, hardly settling down before encountering such a mishap.

Qiao Qiao managed a faint smile.

The big reunion in this room seemed to have nothing to do with her, she felt like an outsider.