Chapter 19: I Won’t Marry a New Mommy

“Sweetie, what’s wrong? Are you feeling unwell somewhere?” Song Qingtian asked worriedly.

“Waa, waa, waa—Mommy, is Daddy going to leave Nuonuo and Mommy behind and marry a new wife…?”

Song Qingtian was instantly speechless, her forehead furrowed with exasperation.

Who could possibly tell her what’s going on in these kids’ little heads these days? Why are they so precocious?

Hearing Nuonuo’s crying, Ling Hanyu hurried over, while Song Yinyin nervously slipped away.

Song Qingtian didn’t say a word, not even glancing at Ling Hanyu the whole time.

Seeing her like this, and remembering how she’d resisted him earlier, Ling Hanyu felt a tight knot in his chest—deeply uncomfortable.

“Daddy, do you… really not love Nuonuo anymore?”

Ling Nuonuo sobbed as she looked up at Ling Hanyu, her little body trembling as if she were about to collapse from tears.

It was as if all it would take for her to faint was for Ling Hanyu to say “yes.”

“Nonsense! Daddy loves Nuonuo more than anything. Daddy would never marry a new mommy for Nuonuo. Nuonuo has only one mommy—everyone else is just talking nonsense!”

“Daddy, I love you so much!” Ling Nuonuo smacked a big kiss right on Ling Hanyu’s face.

Song Qingtian watched the little bundle of energy with helpless resignation.

What a talented little actress—she acted so convincingly that Song Qingtian herself almost fell for it, worrying terribly.

“Daddy, then will you have lunch with us?”

“Sweetie, I’m very busy with work. Why don’t we just eat by ourselves?”

By saying this, Song Qingtian was clearly turning him down; she hoped Ling Hanyu would understand her meaning and not make a fool of himself.

Ling Hanyu did get the hint, but he had no intention of complying with Song Qingtian’s wishes. The more she tried to avoid him, the closer he wanted to be.

“Alright, Nuonuo—let’s eat together! It’s rare we’re free this afternoon, so Daddy’ll join you guys for some fun too.”

“Yay, long live Daddy and Mommy!”

“Good boy—you finally got it! That’s more like it!” Ling Qingyun snorted coldly.

Song Qingtian wanted to say something, but with both Ling’s Father and Mother present, she didn’t want to spoil their mood, so she kept quiet.

Liu Shuping could clearly sense that her son and daughter-in-law were in an odd mood, and she was deeply worried.

After lunch, Ling Nuonuo insisted on going to the Children’s Water World Park, and of course the adults obliged.

Once they arrived at the water park, the staff led them to change into their swimsuits.

As soon as they were dressed, Ling Nuonuo couldn’t wait any longer and jumped into the water with her life ring, splashing around.

“Daddy, Mommy, hurry down here…”

Song Qingtian: “…”

Even though she’d chosen a very modest swimsuit, she still couldn’t escape the occasional lingering glance from someone.

Song Qingtian felt an urge to go back and change into her regular clothes.

Just then, Ling Qingyun and Liu Shuping also finished changing and came out.

“Qingtian, what are you standing there for? Get in the water and play!” Liu Shuping said, pulling Song Qingtian toward the pool.

Song Qingtian reluctantly joined Liu Shuping in the water, swimming a few laps with the kids—but honestly, she’d rather have gone on the slides and surfed the waves.

Still, thinking about the mark on her neck, she decided it wouldn’t look good in public, so she stayed put instead.

She figured she’d better stick around and keep Nuonuo company for a bit.

Seeing her son playing alone by the side, Liu Shuping quietly whispered a few words in her granddaughter’s ear.

Ling Nuonuo smiled and called out, “Daddy, Mommy, come play with Nuonuo together!”

Song Qingtian suddenly remembered last night and felt utterly embarrassed.

“Sweetie, Mommy’s tired. Let Daddy play with you—Mommy wants to rest now!”

“Mommy, no! I want you two to play with me!” Ling Nuonuo clung to Song Qingtian’s arm, pouting cutely.

At that moment, Ling Hanyu swam over and wrapped his strong arms around her waist. “The kids are finally out having fun—let’s not make them unhappy.”

Song Qingtian gave a sly smile, neither confirming nor denying.

Heaven knows, all she wanted to do right now was chop off those restless hands.

End of Chapter 19: I Won’t Marry a New Mommy