The atmosphere in the estate was tense enough to snap, and Zhao Huaiyuan's chubby little hands clenched involuntarily. Sensing his distress, Liu Jiana pinched his chubby little hand, stroked his hair soothingly, and whispered, "Don't be afraid, Huaiyuan. From now on, Mother will be by your side."
At these words, Zhao Huaiyuan was overcome with emotion. "Really? Mother, you won't live in the Buddhist Shrine anymore, right? Huaiyuan wants to see you every single moment."
As he spoke, he threw his arms around Liu Jiana's waist. Then, remembering something, he pulled an earthenware jar out of the pack Laifu was carrying and held it out like a treasured gift. "Mother, this is the secret-recipe sauce I brought back from Jing's place. Later, I'll have the cook make it for you to try."
Chapter 26