Because I Cannot Hurt You

Xinyi pursed her lips and urgently looked at Zhiyuan for help. He nodded his head. Zhiyuan tickled his stomach and smiled. "Are you sure you don't wanna eat it? Dada is really hungry so if Siying will not eat it, then I will gobble up everything!"

Xinyi softly said, "Nope. Siying wants the full cake, isn't it right?"

Siying looked at Xinyi, but for the first time, her gentle smile failed to do the magic. He would always get reassured when his Mama smiled at him, but now he could only think how his parents must be lying to him.

Mama Dada angry at me...

Zhiyuan noticed his complexion turning paler. "Alright then. Siying doesn't want it. So the cake is mine now!"

He bit his lip.

Zhiyuan was about to eat the slice of cake when Siying lightly tugged his shirt. Again, he said nothing, but his gaze was focused on the cake as if he really wanted to eat it.

After all, he was a child and his favorite dish was right in front of him. It was difficult to resist.

Xinyi brightened.

It worked!

Zhiyuan smiled. "You want it?"

Siying pursed his lips. Zhiyuan understood his agreement anyway. He chuckled and finally made him take the bite. He silently chomped on it, but it was enough for them that Siying was slowly getting back to normal.

Xinyi eagerly asked, "Is it tasty?"

He said nothing and she softly sighed. Zhiyuan ruffled his hair and laughed. "Well, that's my boy. Eat up. It's all yours."

A few minutes later, they brought him back to their bedroom and wrapped the duvet over him. Xinyi sang a soft melody as she constantly patted his head.

As he calmed down and fell asleep, Xinyi whispered, "Siying will be fine, right? I am worried. This is the first time he left the room like that…"

Zhiyuan couldn't help but worry for him too. The way he cried that hard made his heart ache for him. He softly smiled and kissed the top of his head. "Yes. He will be fine. He needs a little time to forget it, and we will do everything we can to not make him think about it anymore."

She slowly nodded.

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The next morning, as Xinyi woke up, her gaze fell upon Siying and she smiled. He was breathing evenly. As she placed her hand on his forehead to pat him, she froze. 

She jerked up and pressed her palm. The color drained from her face and she quickly nudged Zhiyuan. "Zhiyuan! Wake up!"

His brows furrowed and he slowly got up, yawning. As he looked at her in an apprehensive state, his eyes widened in shock. "What's wrong? Why are you so scared?"

"Siying! He is burning!"

Stunned, he quickly checked his forehead and was shocked to know how hot his palm felt. "This high fever?"

Xinyi tried to wake him up but was unresponsive. Tears plopped down her cheeks. "Si-Siying dear, wake up. H-How did he suddenly get a fever?"

Zhiyuan immediately got up and without wasting any more time, he called the doctor. He walked up to Xinyi's side and pulled her in his arms. He wiped her tears and consoled her. "Siying will be alright. The doctor is on his way, okay?"

Ten minutes later, everybody was gathered in their room as the doctor checked on him. Xinyi was impatiently fidgeting with her fingers. She didn't leave her gaze off him even for a moment.

Zizi was just as worried as she stood by Zhiyuan's side while Han Huizhong was calmly watching without much expression on his face.

Seeing Xinyi in that pitiful state made Han Guang satisfied. She inwardly sneered.

Heh. This is what you get for making a fool out of me. Now suffer!

Han Mingli nudged her and whispered, "Did you do something?"

She smirked. "I just made Siying realize how fake his parents are."

"Is that why he is sick?" He raised his brow.

"Do you think I care? I hate Xinyi and have always hated Siying too."

Han Mingli's eyes glinted in cunningness. "Good job."

The doctor asked, "Nothing is wrong with him physically. This fever seems more because of his mental state. Did something happen recently that put him into too much stress?"

Zhiyuan narrated the incident at the picnic. The doctor gravely nodded. "It's not easy for children to forget such a huge incident especially if they feel guilty. I suggest you take Siying to a child psychiatrist. They are the experts in this field and with their help, it will be easier to bring him out of his trauma."

Xinyi trembled. "It will help, right? Si-Siying will be all good once again, right?"

"Yes, Mrs. Han. I assure you. Apart from that, it is also important that you, as his parents, always love and support him. Make him feel that you will not scold him and whatever happened was just an accident. He shouldn't feel insecure. At this tender age, a child constantly needs reassurance."

Zhiyuan seriously said, "Of course. We will do everything we can."

"Yes. For now, I have given him an injection. His temperature will be back to normal in an hour."

The doctor gave a few more instructions and left. Xinyi held his small hand and softly kissed it. 

"Siying. Mama is really not mad at you. Pinky promise. So please don't be worried about it. Mama will always love you."

Han Huizhong coldly said, "Call that pharma boy and arrange the best psychiatrist for Siying."

Zhiyuan nodded. "I was about to do just that."

Since it was over, Han Guang and Han Mingli didn't stay any longer. Han Mingli said, "What are you gonna do now?"

Han Guang smiled. "Not letting that Siying recover. I won't stop until I see Xinyi completely broken down. Every time, we have to feel humiliated because of her. Every single time! I had enough of it now! Siying is Xinyi's heartbeat and if anything happens to him, she will suffer the most! And I will make it happen! This is just the beginning!"

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An hour later, two familiar figures rushed inside the Han villa as soon as they got the news of Siying's sickness. Zizi just came out of the kitchen when she bumped into Yunru.

Her eyes widened to see him. Her heart thumped. "Yu-Yunru?" 

Besides him stood Soo Enlai and she stiffened even more. After he saw them together in one room, she couldn't meet his gaze. 

Uncle is here too! 

A thought came across her mind. 

Wait a minute. Is this about the engagement!? W-was he really serious?

"Hey, Princess. Where is Siying?" He quickly asked. "We just found out he is really sick!"

Zizi felt embarrassed for jumping to conclusions.

Ah, stupid Zizi!

"Ah yes. I will take you."

Xinyi hadn't left Siying's side even for a moment as she brushed her fingers through his hair. 

"Xinyi!"

Soo Enlai worriedly came over to her side. As Xinyi saw her father, she burst into tears and hugged him. "Dad... Siying...he-he is so sick…He was crying all alone last night. He was so scared. Dad, I don't know what to do. I-I told him that I am not mad at him at all," she sniffled, "he doesn't believe me. He is still so afraid…"

Soo Enlai patted her head and gently said, "Xinyi, don't cry dear. If you cry, then Siying will cry even harder if he sees you sad."

She cried. "I know but I cannot see him like this. Last night...he didn't even eat his favorite cake that much."

"Oh come on Xinyi! Stop being a crybaby!" Han Huizhong royally entered and looked at her in disdain. "Do you think Han Huizhong's grandson will be so weak and pathetic?"

Soo Enlai greeted him. "Elder Han."

"Ah, Soo Enlai my boy! Long time. Xinyi! Stop with those tears!"

Soo Enlai shook his head. "Still the same as ever."

Yunru stood beside Zhiyuan and said, "What did the doctor say?"

Zhiyuan's gaze dimmed. "It is mental trauma. He has asked to check with a child psychiatrist."

He smiled and patted his shoulder. "Don't worry bro. Siying will be fine."

Just then, Siying slowly opened his eyes and looked around him. Xinyi widened her eyes and quickly sat beside him. "Siying!"

Zhiyuan sat on the other side and held his hand. Xinyi wiped her tears and smiled. "Siying. How are you feeling now?"

Siying just blankly stared around him and didn't say a word. His fever had reduced and his color was slowly returning. But he still seemed a little pale. The main concern was that he wasn't talking at all. 

Zhiyuan smiled. "Siying."

He looked at his father but didn't respond. Xinyi and Zhiyuan got more worried. Han Huizhong narrowed his eyes. "What are you so silent for? It's not going to change anything. You cannot be so weak!"

Zhiyuan quickly said, "Grandpa, please. The last thing he needs is anybody scolding him."

He glared at him. "Don't you talk to me! It's all because of you that this is happening!"