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Chapter 998 - 995: Sorry, I Can’t Let Go!

Chapter 998: Chapter 995: Sorry, I Can’t Let Go!

Although Tong Xiaohua slapped her chest and told Brother Yang that everything was fine, once she entered the Special Care Unit, her palms were soaked with sweat.

What should she say when she meets Yan’s mother?

Would seeing her make Yan’s mother’s illness worsen?

She hesitated slightly in front of the hospital room door before she raised her hand and knocked.

The one who came to open the door was a Nanny in her forties, someone Tong Xiaohua had seen at the Yan Family’s home.

"Hello, Nanny Fang," Tong Xiaohua said with a smile, nodding to Nanny Fang.

Nanny Fang was taken aback for a moment, "Eh, Miss Tong, is that you?"

Tong Xiaohua was too embarrassed to admit she had bluffed her way in by pretending to be Tao Jia and persisted,

"Yes, it’s me. How is my aunt feeling now?"

Although Nanny Fang was just a nanny, she was present when Yan Bo brought Tong Xiaohua back to the Yan Family home, so she was aware of the parents’ attitude toward Tong Xiaohua.

This left Nanny Fang somewhat at a loss, not knowing what to do with Tong Xiaohua.

"Still the same..." Nanny Fang replied in a low voice, standing in front of Tong Xiaohua.

Tong Xiaohua was a good half a head taller than Nanny Fang and on her tiptoes, she could just see over Nanny Fang into the hospital room.

She saw Yan’s mother lying on her side in bed, covered tightly with a blanket, with only her face exposed.

The message from Tao Jia said that Yan’s mother had contracted acute pneumonia and was rushed to the Hospital overnight.

"Is she asleep?"

Tong Xiaohua knew it was difficult for Nanny Fang, but she had come a long way, and she would not be content without seeing Yan’s mother’s face.

After a standoff with Nanny Fang, she ultimately yielded to Tong Xiaohua’s persistence. Nanny Fang bowed slightly and let Tong Xiaohua into the hospital room.

Tong Xiaohua quickly surveyed the room and, not seeing Yan Bo, whispered to Nanny Fang, "Yan Bo isn’t here?"

Nanny Fang nodded, "Mhm, the Young Master isn’t here."

As she spoke, Nanny Fang took the basket of fruits and gifts from Tong Xiaohua’s hand.

Tong Xiaohua didn’t dare to inquire about Yan Bo’s whereabouts and instead tiptoed into the small living room to place the Fresh Flowers she bought on the coffee table.

"Nanny Fang, who has come?"

With her back to the bed, Tong Xiaohua heard a hoarse and dull voice behind her.

It seemed Yan’s mother had woken up.

She quickly turned around and took a few steps toward the bed.

"Auntie, I heard you were ill, so I came to see you," Tong Xiaohua tactfully omitted any mention of Yan Bo.

As soon as Yan’s mother saw her, her eyebrows furrowed immediately, her wan face full of inquiry.

"Auntie, are you feeling a bit more comfortable now?"

Tong Xiaohua stopped a few steps from the bed, not daring to move any closer.

Yan’s mother was silent, just nodding her head slightly, leaving Tong Xiaohua unsure whether it was discomfort keeping her from speaking or her presence that made her unwilling to speak.

Tong Xiaohua felt quite distressed inside. She had always had a good impression of Yan’s mother, feeling that she had certain qualities similar to her own mother.

She thought Yan’s mother must be a very good mother, yet such a good mother didn’t like her...

"Auntie, I’ve brought some fruits. Would you like some? I can peel them for you?"

Tong Xiaohua had never served anyone before, let alone taken care of elders, but having seen it done on television, she followed suit.

Mrs. Yan shook her head and then looked at her for a while before finally opening her mouth and uttering two words.

"Sit down..."

Tong Xiaohua felt it was quite awkward to be standing continuously in front of the bed, so upon hearing Mrs. Yan’s suggestion, she awkwardly dragged a chair over and sat down.

"On a business trip?" Mrs. Yan’s voice was very hoarse, probably for this reason, which made her speak very concisely.

Tong Xiaohua wanted to say no, but in the end, she just nodded.

"Yes, Auntie, you should not talk if you’re not feeling well. Just rest properly."

Mrs. Yan blinked, appearing to agree.

Because after that, she truly closed her mouth, but her gaze remained fixed on Tong Xiaohua.

Under these circumstances, Tong Xiaohua felt it was hard to remain silent as well.

She didn’t know whether Mrs. Yan wanted to hear it or not, nor did she know if Yan Bo had mentioned her and their relationship to Mrs. Yan.

But she felt that, as a mother, Mrs. Yan had the right to know these things.

"Auntie, are you wondering how Yan Bo could know someone with a background like mine?"

She had told Yan Bo that no matter what, she would stand face to face with him.

If his parents did not accept her, then she would try to make them accept her.

And to get them to accept, the first step was probably to let them understand her.

"I’m an only child to my parents, and around when I was ten years old, my dad started grooming me as his successor, so I don’t think I have the gentle temperament that a girl should have. I don’t have many friends, and I like to spend my time at the boxing gym. I met Yan Bo at the boxing gym."

Tong Xiaohua cautiously began her story, seeing that Mrs. Yan showed no signs of impatience, she boldly continued.

"To tell the truth, even now, I’m not quite sure what Yan Bo likes about me. In my opinion, Yan Bo is a very, very good man, and I don’t know what virtues or abilities I have to gain his favor. I love him very much, even if this affection temporarily cannot gain your and uncle’s understanding and support, I still can’t give up on him."

There was a slight change in Mrs. Yan’s expression as she lay in bed.

But having said this much, Tong Xiaohua couldn’t stop herself.

"Auntie, I don’t dare to ask you to accept me right away, but at least, give me a chance for us to understand each other, is that okay?"

Mrs. Yan still did not make a sound, her gaze at Tong Xiaohua becoming sharper.

Tong Xiaohua, under mountainous pressure, pushed on.

"Auntie, you love Yan Bo dearly, and so do I. You don’t want Yan Bo to get hurt, and neither do I. So, please trust me, Auntie. I don’t want anything from him; I just want him as a person. You and Uncle are his most important family. It also makes him unhappy to see you both hurt."

Mrs. Yan stared at her and finally spoke, "If that’s the case, why don’t you let go? Loving him does not necessarily mean possessing him. Your presence has already driven everyone away from him, do you know that?"

Tong Xiaohua sadly cast her eyes down, and after a long while, she raised them to meet Mrs. Yan’s gaze.

"Auntie, I’m sorry, but I cannot let go!"

Mrs. Yan’s eyes immediately went cold, "Then we have nothing to talk about... I’m tired, you can go now."

Tong Xiaohua felt both pain and injustice in her heart, looking at Mrs. Yan wanting to say something more, but Mrs. Yan turned over and used her back to face her.

Tong Xiaohua, feeling helpless, had to stand up.

"Auntie, where is Yan Bo?" Before taking her leave, she finally asked the question she had wanted to ask for a long time.

"You can go, I don’t know," Mrs. Yan replied sullenly, lifting the blanket and covering her head with it.

Tong Xiaohua bit her lip, took a deep breath, and then spoke to the person under the blanket, "Auntie, then I’ll take my leave. You rest well."

She knew she was unwelcome, but she couldn’t let that keep her stuck in place.

Yan Bo was a very good man, worth any price she might have to pay to fight for him.

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