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nTranslator: Atlas Studios Editor: Atlas Studios

nStunned, she tried to brush off his question. “I bit myself accidentally… while eating.”

nHe gave her an incredulous look.

n“Mommy, how in the world did you manage to bite the corner of your lips?”

nOh, please… can you give a more credible lie? She was really treating him as a six-year-old kid.

nOn second thought, he was indeed only six years old.

nShe was embarrassed that her son had seen through her lie and quickly said, “It was really caused by a bite!”

nShe was not the one who had bitten her lips, though.

nHis sense of discretion was as sharp as his father’s. He looked at her through narrowed eyes and asked, “Who bit you?”

nShe thought of that man and her head hurt. The father and son were so alike in this way.

nShe chuckled dryly. “I bit myself by accident!”

nHe did not press the issue further and, instead, said with a pout, “Mommy, you have to tell me when someone is bullying you. Youyou will protect mommy!”

nShe let out a laugh. This child might just be six years old, but he could be so serious and mature at times. He even appeared more seasoned than her. She did not give it further thought, however, thinking that his words were spoken out of concern for her. Touched, she kissed him on his forehead and held him up in her arms.

nHe gave her a warm smile even as his heart twitched in pain.

nHis mother should enjoy her youth, yet she had to bear such a heavy burden.

nFor the sake of raising him, she worked and studied at the same time.

nWhen he was much younger, she did not dare to splurge on herself. Her body nearly gave up from exhaustion.

nOn numerous occasions, he almost blurted out the truth about his capability to her. He had the ability to take care of this family and to protect her…

nHowever, he was worried that she would be unable to accept the truth about him and would regard him as a monster.

nHe checked their past months’ bills, and the amount of expenses shocked him!

nThey lived in a district close to the educational zone at the city center. The area was peaceful with a nice environment and was considered to be very safe. Besides the exorbitant rent, the monthly utilities were excessively high as well!

nMoreover, she wanted him to study in a good school. She gave him the best of everything. Her salary was thus barely sufficient after deducting all these expenses.

nHer previous earning of 20,000 yuan might appear attractive, but, in reality, it was barely enough to settle their monthly bills.

n“Mommy, please don’t overwork yourself next time. It makes my heart ache. I don’t want expensive kindergarten or enrichment courses, so please don’t be hard on yourself,” he said as he glanced at her lovingly.

n“I remember Auntie Xiao Xue mentioning that acting is mommy’s dream. If mommy has a dream, Youyou will definitely support!”

n“Yes!”

n“Please don’t frown. It makes my heart ache.”

nShe looked at him apologetically and tried to disperse his worries with a clap. “Come, let’s eat! Mommy is wrong. I broke the house rules today when I brought my work home. Look; the food you cooked is turning cold and it’s my fault!”

nShe smiled and picked up the chopsticks while he sat beside her without another word; his eyes gleamed like a soft glowing crescent moon.

nShe had always been strong when facing the challenges and hurdles and could usually forget everything soon after.

nHowever, she would settle last night’s score sooner or later.

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