Pampered by My Ex's Cousin

Chapter 514 - 506: Mom and Dad Together (Part 4)

The little girl seemed just to have had a dream, instantly falling back into deep sleep, but her tiny hands tightly clutched Ji Anning’s clothes.

As if she were afraid that she would run away, feeling very insecure.

Ji Anning wondered how the past few days had been for her... and for her father. Qi Helian had said things were going well.

But she didn’t know if that was true.

Charles doted on Fenfen quite a bit, providing her with many people at home to play with, so the little girl’s temperament was a bit spoiled, accustomed to clinging to people. And he, being such an impatient man, how could he have the patience to stay with her?

Not wanting to wake Fenfen again, Ji Anning kept her side-lying position, staying close to Fenfen, listening to the sound of the pouring rain outside, her mind uncontrollably drifting to imagine the interactions between Ji Chicheng and Fenfen over these days.

"Miss Anning, your clothes are wet, change into something else," said Qi He.

The door wasn’t closed, as Beige tiptoed into the room, gently tapped Ji Anning on the shoulder, and whispered to her, "These should be your old clothes, I’ve put them here for you."

As she spoke, she placed the pile of clothes she was holding onto the bed.

Ji Anning glanced at the pile of clothes.

’Go for this one, this one is great, bright red, very Christmassy.’

’Childish.’

’I’m childish, so what? You’re the mature one, that should be good enough.’

Memories suddenly flooded her mind, and Ji Anning felt a warmth around her eyes as she quickly shifted her gaze away from the pile of clothes, gently shaking her head at Beige, "No need."

"Put them on," Beige insisted, pointing at Fenfen, "Look, Fenfen’s clothes are all damp from yours."

Hearing this, Ji Anning looked down and indeed, her clothes had soaked the comforter through.

She hurriedly stood up.

"Mommy."

The soundly sleeping little girl woke up again, her hands raised up, flailing in the air.

Ji Anning quickly leaned over, whispering into her ear to comfort her, "Mommy is here, my clothes are wet, I’m changing them, Fenfen go back to sleep sweetly."

Reassured by her voice, the little girl settled down again.

Waiting for her to fall back into deep sleep, Ji Anning stood up straight, picked up the pile of clothes, and turned to head to the bathroom to change.

She’d only taken a few steps when Beige’s voice followed her, "You could go to the dressing room to change, look there... it’s still all your clothes and shoes, untouched by anyone in two years."

Ji Anning’s heart ached spasmodically, her footsteps halted, and after a long pause, she continued walking and entered the bathroom.

She changed into the red pullover hoodie with various animal patterns she’d bought with him two Christmases ago, featuring two large pockets on the front.

Standing in front of the mirror, she stared at her reflection for a good while, replaying that memory in her mind.

Then, bringing her thoughts back, she felt an indescribable dimness and emptiness in her heart.

"Ah!"

With a soft sigh, Ji Anning lowered her eyelids, her eyes scanning over the array of men’s products on the washstand: razors, face cleansers, skincare products... He was still using the same brand he had always used.

A brand he’d been loyal to since his youth.

Once he took to something, a hobby or an object, he was truly stubborn, obstinate.

So she must have hurt him deeply, enough for him to truly give up on her.

Ji Anning, this is the outcome you’ve always wanted, the development you hoped for, so even if it kills you with pain, you have to endure it, get through it.