Liam frowned in confusion. “What are you talking about?” He asked with concern evident in his voice.

”I broke down today because I got into an argument with my mother. I asked her why she hates me. And she did….” Ying Sheng trailed off.

She swallowed the bile that was forming at the back of her throat.

”I’m a product of rape….”

Ying Sheng paused and Liam felt the air suck out of his throat. It was like someone was twisting his intestines interrupting blood circulation in his body. His head felt light as he gasped in his shock.

Product of rape.

Meaning…..her father is a rapist. Wait so Mr. Ying isn’t her father?

Liam had lots of questions but he knew he had to be patient and wait for her to tell him the whole story.

”My dad and mom were once best friends but my dad raped her one night. And I was the product of the rape. A stain in her perfect life. How can a stain like me ask to be loved. Giving birth to me was already a punishment for her. So how can I—”

Liam pulled her into his arms as she began to break down into sobs. She grabbed his shirt tightly as let out all her grievances.

”It’s okay. It’s not your fault. Don’t blame yourself.”

Liam said softly into her hair, as he coaxed her. He wished he had a magic power to stop her tears. She didn’t deserve it, no one deserves to be blamed for something they had no control over.

He thought she was just a bad girl with family drama but this…..this is awful. How can someone go through all of this? Liam saw Ying Sheng Ina new different light. He no longer saw the strong infamous Miss Ying who didn’t care about others’s opinions. No, he saw a child who just wanted to be loved but from a young age she was forced to hate herself. Blame herself for something she has no control over.

”You’re strong Ying Sheng.” Liam said as he hugged her tighter as if he wanted to engulf her body into his.

How can someone endure so much from such a young age. Since she trusted him with such a big secret, Liam made a decision to never let go of her.

He would make sure that she is always happy. No he wouldn’t allow her to go through this again.

”You’re not alone anymore Ying Sheng. And yes, that girl committing suicide wasn’t your fault. It was never your fault. You were young back then.”

Liam pulled away as he held her shoulders.

”We will get through this together okay?”

Ying Sheng gazed into Liam’s eyes and nodded.

”Okay.”

The sound of the door bell ringing snapped them out of their moment. Liam frowned, “Go freshen up, I will check who is at the door.”

Ying Sheng nodded and Liam smiled softly at her as he walked towards the door.

He looked through the peephole and frowned at the person standing there. He contemplated for a moment before he walked back to the living room.

Ying Sheng was still sitting there in a daze.

”Hey…” Liam called out softly.

Ying Sheng looked up at him, “Why…what’s wrong?”

Ying Sheng asked when he saw the complicated look on his face.

”Your father….he is the one at the door. I can send him away if you want.”

Ying Sheng pursed her lips in a thin line.

”You don’t have to talk to him, if you don’t want to.”

Ying Sheng shook her head, “It’s okay. No matter how many times I run he is still my father. I need to do this then start a new chapter in my life.”

Liam smiled and nodded in understanding.

”Okay, I will let him in.”

Ying Sheng nodded absentmindedly. She couldn’t help but feel nervous.

Liam looked at Mr. Ying, “How may I help you?”

Liam asked coldly as he looked at the respected man in the business industry. He looked tired and like the whole world was on his shoulders.

”Ying Sheng, is she here?” Mr. Ying asked with panic in his tone. Ying Sheng’s number couldn’t be reached and he was afraid she would do anything.

He had asked his assistant to search the city for her and the search led him here. He was afraid something bad would happen to her. After all, she is his daughter.

”Why should I let you see her? Haven’t you and your wife done enough damage for the day?”

Mr. Ying stiffened, it’s like he has been slapped across the face.

”Is—is she okay?” He asked with a shaking voice.

Liam snorted, “Yes, if I was a few minutes late you would have lost your daughter. I told you I don’t care if you have a business to run you might lose your daughter.”

Mr. Ying nodded, “I’m glad Ying Sheng has a friend like you. Please take good care of her.”

Liam arched his brows and nodded. “Please choose your words wisely when you see her. She is already hurting. If you make her shed a single tear I won’t hesitate to kick you out of my house.”

Liam might be an introvert but he could also be mean and decisive if he wants. That’s why he was able to open his own company at a young age.

Mr. Ying heaved a sigh and nodded. Liam opened the door wide open and let him inside.

Ying Sheng heard the sound of shoes scuffling against the floor and she stiffened.

Even though she wanted to talk to her father, she was nervous. After knowing everything she doesn’t know how to behave or react to all of these secrets.