Chapter 13: Family

Translator: Henyee Translations Editor: Henyee Translations

After returning to the Shang family from the hospital, Song Si regretted being stupid enough to believe that the Song family would treat her mother.

She kept pinching her hand with a pained expression.

Shang Yao did not feel good seeing her like this either. He separated her hands. “If you want to pinch someone, pinch me. My heart aches to see you pinch yourself like this.”

The corners of Song Si’s mouth finally curled into a smile. She said weakly, “It’s okay. Don’t worry about me. My heart is in a mess now.”

Shang Yao was worried about her. He pulled her into his arms and said gently, “I’m your husband. You can rely on me. You don’t have to keep pushing me away.”

Song Si leaned against his firm shoulder, and her troubled heart suddenly calmed down a lot. “I regret not protecting my mother well and letting her suffer such a painful experience. I want to make the person who hurt my mother pay the price!”

“I can help you. I’ve already sent someone to investigate that hospital. I’ll let you know as soon as there are results.”

Shang Yao patted her back gently to calm her down.

Song Si’s depressed mood gradually eased a little. She said, “The Song family is too complicated. I don’t want you to be implicated and get hurt. I want to handle this matter myself.”

Song Si knew that she was not as capable as Shang Yao, but she wanted to protect him as long as it was within her ability.

Shang Yao’s heart was touched. This little girl wanted to protect him?

He planted a kiss on the top of Song Si’s head and said, “Silly, no one can touch me here.”

Song Si was inexplicably stubborn on this matter. “I know, but the Song family’s methods are very dirty. You don’t know what they’ll do. Moreover, I want to take revenge on them personally. Only then can I vent my anger.”

“Alright, I’ll respect your thoughts, but if you’re in trouble, don’t force yourself. Tell me and let me help you.”

Shang Yao could not persuade her and could only agree.

“Okay.”

Song Si nodded.

…

At night.

Shang Yao finished dealing with work in the study and handed the document to his assistant, Li He. He instructed, “Look into Young Madam’s mother in secret. Don’t make it too obvious. Help Young Madam when the time is right.”

Li He received the document respectfully and bowed slightly. “Yes.”

After Li He left, Shang Yao also came out of the study and returned to the bedroom.

Song Si kept turning over in bed. She was worried about her mother’s health and could not sleep.

Hearing Shang Yao come in, she sat up and said, “Can you get someone to send me to the hospital? I’m worried about my mother’s condition. I want to go to the hospital to watch over her and wait for her to wake up.”

Shang Yao took off his coat and hung it on the clothes rack behind the door. He walked over to Song Si and sat down tiredly.

He advised her, saying, “I’ve already arranged for people to guard the hospital. They’ll inform me if there’s any news from your mother’s side. Going over will only increase their burden.”

Actually, Shang Yao was mainly worried about Song Si’s health. If she went over, she would not be able to help her mother. Instead, she would be even more worried. She would not be able to rest well this way.

Song Si thought that Shang Yao’s words made sense. She sighed and lay down on the bed again, her face still filled with worry.

Shang Yao lay down beside her and hugged her from behind. “Anxin Hospital’s facilities are the most complete and advanced in the country. Moreover, Doctor Luo Zhi is there. He already said that there’s hope, so what are you worried about?”

Song Si turned around and shrank into Shang Yao’s arms. Her nose was filled with his unique fragrance, and her frustration gradually calmed down.

She said frankly, “Grandpa was sent overseas to recuperate. My mother is the only family member I have now. I’m really afraid that she’ll leave me just like that.”

She understood the logic, but she could not help but worry.

“She won’t leave you. I promise you that. And she’s not your only family member. You still have me.”

Shang Yao’s words carried a commanding tone.

Song Si did not dislike it. Instead, it made her feel very comfortable. She hugged Shang Yao a little tighter.

This man really made her feel safe.

“Alright, I believe you.”

She replied.