Whispers “Challenging the CEO” Twenty Years Ago
Chen Residence
Torrential rain, large raindro
Mommy had said several days ago that she would take her to see Daddy, on the condition that she behaves, doesn’t cause trouble, because Mommy is very busy and often returns home just before dawn. So she shouldn’t disturb her rest and must obediently listen to Aunt Chen next door, wash herself, and do her homework.
She had followed all these instructions to be a good child, and Mommy had kept her promise, dressing her beautifully early this morning to go meet Daddy…
What kind of person was Daddy?
“Xixi,” Summer Rainheart’s trembling hand gently caressed her daughter’s round cheek, her beautiful eyes filled with reluctant tears.
She took a deep breath and forced a smile at her daughter.
“Remember to be polite when you see Daddy! Make sure to address him properly, okay?”
“Mm,” Little Xia Xixi nodded firmly, even at a young age showing signs of being a beauty like her mother, “I will remember.”
“That’s a good girl,” Summer Rainheart bit her lip. She was so thin, looking somewhat haggard, her young and beautiful face bearing traces of weathered experiences. “This way, your daddy will love you.”
“Miss,” the taxi driver turned back, “We’ve arrived.”
“Thank you.”
A trace of panic quickly swept across Summer Yuhe’s stunning face. She paid the taxi fare, slowly raised her umbrella, and held her daughter’s hand as she got out of the car. Her hollow gaze fell upon the luxurious and imposing villa before her. “Wow…” Little Summer Xi looked up at the house that resembled a castle, her bright eyes wide open, her small mouth letting out an exclamation. Is this where Dad lives? And there’s even a fountain! “So Dad lives in a castle!” she said with childlike innocence, tilting her head. “Yes, little Xi’s dad lives in a castle,” she replied. Summer Yuhe’s daughter’s words only deepened her inner pain, and she unconsciously tightened her grip on her soft little hand.
At twenty, she met her daughter’s father. Naive and inexperienced, she quickly fell for the mature and steady demeanor of the middle-aged man. She admired his erudition, and he lusted after her beautiful, young body. She thought it was a beautiful love until, three months pregnant, she discovered he was a married man. She had become the despised third party, a mistress, a shameless woman that everyone would condemn…
Heartbroken, she chose to leave alone. Her strong self-respect would not allow her to become a secret lover. Previously, she was young and naive, kept in the dark. Now that she knew his marital status, she naturally had no reason to stay.
Over the years, she gritted her teeth and endured the strange looks around her, raising Summer Xi by herself. But through these years, she had to submit to reality, understanding that her daughter would not have a good life with her. Just at this moment, her daughter’s father discovered their whereabouts and expressed his willingness to take responsibility for raising their child.
