Chapter 268 The little guy is quite suspicious.

Chapter 268 The little guy is quite suspicious.

“Of course, Mom won’t force you if you don’t want to.” Jiang An handed the choice to her, “I just want you to know that you can have a grandfather too.”

"Okay," Jiang Ruan agreed.

There's a hurdle and a barrier in her heart.

But she will consider what her mother said.

"Get some rest." Jiang An ruffled her hair like she would a child. "You won't have any free time in a few days."

Jiang Ruan bent down and hugged her, nuzzling her cheek against her neck: "Mom, I love you."

Jiang An said gently, "I love you too."

Jiang Ruan returned to her room and finished washing up; it was already past ten o'clock.

Sitting on the bed, she took out her phone and sent a message to Sui Sui, still somewhat worried: "Baby, are you asleep?"

Sui Sui immediately jumped out of bed.

Without even putting on my shoes, I ran to the study, opened the door, and went in to see my father sitting in front of the French windows, surrounded by a sense of loneliness and solitude, his eyes looking out the window as if he were thinking of something through the darkness.

“Uncle Huo,” Sui Sui spoke up.

Huo Zhizhou snapped out of his daze.

When she saw that he was barefoot, she picked him up and said, "Why aren't you wearing shoes?"

Sui Sui didn't answer him, but instead sent a message to Jiang Ruan: 【No, Mommy, do you want to video chat?】

The message has just been sent.

Jiang Ruan then made a video call.

Sui Sui, sitting in Huo Zhizhou's lap, answered the call and sweetly called out, "Mommy!"

Huo Zhizhou paused in finding shoes for him, and out of the corner of his eye, he saw Jiang Ruan on the other side through Sui Sui's small screen. In that instant, his heart, which had been empty for a long time, seemed to find some comfort.

However, the next second...

He remembered what Jiang Ruan had told him.

—Don't appear in her sight.

As Sui Sui wandered around with his smartwatch, he picked him up and placed him on the sofa, saying, "I'll go find you some shoes."

After saying that, Huo Zhizhou quickly left the study, leaving him alone, regardless of his reaction.

Sui Sui: "???"

I have a problem with my intuition every year.

However, considering his mother's feelings, he didn't ask directly, thinking he would have a proper talk with his father after the call ended.

"Aren't you wearing shoes?" Jiang Ruan heard Huo Zhizhou's words.

"I was in such a hurry that I didn't have time to put it on." Sui Sui's voice was soft, and her chubby little face was full of baby fat. "But don't worry, your baby takes good care of herself and won't let herself get sick."

Huo Zhizhou stood outside the study door, listening to their conversation.

At that moment, that place in my chest felt even more empty.

Twenty minutes after Sui Sui finished his phone call with Jiang Ruan, he opened the door barefoot and saw his father leaning against the wall. Without giving him any face, he directly called out, "Why did you run away just now?"

"Run?" Huo Zhizhou instantly regained his composure.

"You made an excuse and left after hearing Mommy's voice." Sui Sui's gaze fell on his empty hands. "Weren't you looking for shoes? Where are the shoes you were looking for?"

Huo Zhizhou answered using his intellect: "Your room."

Sui Sui took two steps toward him, tilting her little head up: "What happened between you and Mommy?"

"Didn't you know?" Huo Zhizhou picked him up from the ground, preventing him from stomping barefoot on the floor.

He stared at her every year.

Huo Zhizhou remained unmoved.

"Is it really necessary to avoid even answering a phone call just because of a divorce?" Sui Sui didn't beat around the bush with him, her little face full of seriousness. "If you don't tell me, I'll tell Mommy about your life here."

Huo Zhizhou wasn't buying it: "Go ahead."

Sui Sui said in her little mouth, "I told Mommy that you stare at all sorts of things every day, including but not limited to the dining table, the French windows in the study, the back seat of the car, and every corner of the garden."

Huo Zhizhou placed him on the bed: "Mmm."

Sui Sui was a little angry: "Dad!"

Huo Zhizhou paused.

"If you don't tell me, I'll really get angry." It was rare for Sui Sui to throw a tantrum in front of him.

In the past day or two, he noticed that his father had been daydreaming countless times. Even though he tried his best to act normal in front of him, he could still catch his father's absent-mindedness when he looked up occasionally.

He could tell he was thinking about his mom.

I also know that he cares about his mother.

But why can't you just openly admit that you like someone and apologize to your mom?

"I'm reflecting on some things." Huo Zhizhou saw his seriousness and gave an excuse, "I'll tell you when I've figured it out."

"Really?" Sui Sui was still a child.

Huo Zhizhou nodded: "Mm."

Sui Sui: "I'm a dog if I lie."

Huo Zhizhou didn't care about such comments at all: "Okay."

"Alright, I'll let it go since you're so sincere." Sui Sui didn't press him for more questions. She pulled the blanket over herself, looked at him with her big, round eyes, and said, "I'm a little scared to sleep alone. Can you stay with me?"

Huo Zhizhou paused, realizing that he was worried about him.

What's it called to make a child worry?

"Call me Dad, and I'll consider spending time with you." He continued to playfully fight with him as usual.

Sui Sui covered her head with the blanket and said, "I don't care if you stay or not."

"Warm the bed properly, I'll come over when I'm done." Huo Zhizhou reached out and pulled the blanket off. His heart warmed a little because of the child's care and concern, but the empty void could never be filled.

That's a gap that only ginger can fill.

No one but her was of any use, including Sui Sui.

That evening.

Sui Sui slept with Huo Zhizhou.

He knew that Huo Zhizhou's words were just to appease him, but he didn't call him out on it.

He was unwilling to tell him because it was something he shouldn't know, and in that case, he respected all the adults' choices.

If possible, he still hopes that his father and mother can get along peacefully, even if they are just ex-husband and ex-wife who are just nodding acquaintances, or friends who have reconciled.

Around six o'clock the next morning.

When Sui Sui opened his eyes, there was no one beside him. He reached out and touched the blanket; it was cold.

He sighed and got out of bed, tiptoing towards the master bedroom. Just as his hand touched the doorknob, Huo Zhizhou's voice came from behind him: "Up so early?"

Every year, the seasons change.

When I saw him, a string of question marks appeared on his forehead.

That's not right.

Shouldn't he be in the master bedroom at this hour, lost in thought and unable to sleep?

"Since you're up, go change your shoes and go for a morning run." Huo Zhizhou's eyes remained unchanged as he pinched his arm with his slender fingers. "You're all fat; you need to exercise."

"Uncle Mo Mo just said a few days ago that I'm physically strong and a good candidate for martial arts training." Sui Sui didn't buy his hype. "If you want to run, you run. I'm going to catch up on my sleep."

Regardless of his reaction.

Sui Sui turned and walked towards her bedroom.

If he were to open the door and walk into the master bedroom at this moment, he would find that the bed in the master bedroom is warm. Huo Zhizhou, who had been unable to sleep all night, could only manage to sleep for two or three hours in places where Jiang Ruan had stayed.

Watching him close the door again, Huo Zhizhou rubbed his tired brow.

The little guy is quite suspicious.

He looked away, went downstairs, and went out for his morning run.

As soon as he stepped out the door, he saw Jiang Yu standing outside with a serious expression. After seeing his outfit, Jiang Yu said solemnly, "BOSS, you haven't been getting enough rest these past few days. Running at a time like this can easily lead to sudden death."