Jian Xi frowned, kicked Nan Mufeng under the table, and mouthed: "Liar!"
"Mommy, why aren't you talking? Did you forget to take your medicine?"
"I took it, I took it. Mommy is fine now. Little Pumpkin, don't worry, go play with Grandma!"
"Okay! Mommy, I'll come see you after school tomorrow."
"Mm, good boy!"
"Bye, Mommy! I LOVE YOU!"
Jian Xi froze for a moment, and before she could answer, the call ended. Holding the phone with no signal, she softly said, "me too."
That faint "me too" wasn't heard by Little Pumpkin, but Nan Mufeng heard it.
He looked at Jian Xi, the smile on his face growing gentler. He reached out and gently held her hand: "Thank you…"
The inadvertent reveal of her feelings made Jian Xi feel embarrassed. She's not Little Pumpkin's mommy, is it right to keep pretending like this?
"Little Pumpkin… is very cute."
"You're very kind." Nan Mufeng held her hand, admiring it thoughtfully.
Her hand was so soft. If it had a ring on it…
