Chapter 1022 - 1064: My Kindness to You Is Sincere!

Chapter 1022: Chapter 1064: My Kindness to You Is Sincere!

Ling Yueyue rolled her eyes at him and said grumpily, "If you like it, eat more. I know you enjoy it, so I barely ate any and saved it all for you! See how good I am to you! Unlike you, never appreciating my kindness and always calling me a wicked stepmom!"

"Humph...!" Huo Jiantian snorted, glaring at Ling Yueyue. Too hungry and too greedy, he didn’t bother to respond and chose to ignore her words, continuing to eat!

Today was the fastest Huo Jiantian had ever eaten! In no time, he finished two big bowls of rice!

After eating to satisfaction, Huo Jiantian leaned back against the chair, smiling contentedly as he rubbed his stomach, burping without any regard for appearance!

Seeing Huo Jiantian’s round belly, Ling Yueyue kindly said, "Tiantian, would you like to take a walk in the garden outside? I’m feeling especially benevolent today; I can accompany you for a stroll!"

"Humph...! I don’t want you to keep me company! I want my dad! Who do you think you are, acting as if you’re so special!" Huo Jiantian looked at Ling Yueyue with disdain, having already forgotten what Huo Junmo had said in the room earlier.

"Fine, I won’t accompany you! I wouldn’t want to anyway! Besides, I can use the time to pack my things!" Saying this, she shot him a gleeful glance, stood up, and swaggered away.

Watching Ling Yueyue’s departing figure, Huo Jiantian mischievously rolled his eyes, suddenly standing up and running ahead of Ling Yueyue, grabbing her hand with a grin, "Wicked stepmom, I’ve eaten so much. Please walk with me in the garden! Otherwise, I definitely won’t be able to sleep later because I’m too stuffed!"

"Didn’t you say earlier you only wanted your dad to accompany you? What’s changed? Or...!" At this, Ling Yueyue suddenly leaned down, her eyes meeting Huo Jiantian’s, continuing, "Or is it that you’re plotting something again? Have you set a trap for me to fall into?"

Pressured by Ling Yueyue’s questioning, Huo Jiantian’s eyes flickered uncertainly, pouting his lips. After a while, he forced himself to stay calm, "Of course not! You’re just projecting your own schemes onto others! If you don’t want to accompany me, just say so! I knew all along, your kindness to me is fake, just pretending for my dad’s sake! You don’t really like me, or care about me! You’re just a wicked stepmom!"

Ling Yueyue, absorbing his expression entirely, felt increasingly suspicious internally but didn’t show it outwardly. She smiled, gently patting his head, "Don’t worry. I, Ling Yueyue, have always been straightforward—what you see is what you get. I won’t bow to evil forces or compromise for other gains! If I’m good to you, it’s genuine; if I like you, it’s sincere, not a facade to please your dad! I, Ling Yueyue, am not a scheming woman! So, let’s go! I’ll accompany you to the garden outside since I ate a lot earlier too—need to get some exercise!" Saying this, she extended her hand toward Huo Jiantian, aiming to hold him.

Listening to Ling Yueyue’s words, seeing her hand reaching toward him, Huo Jiantian felt a wave of warmth rising in his heart!

He knew, he always knew, that the wicked stepmom wasn’t wicked at all! She was actually quite nice to him! Yet, he just enjoyed bickering and clashing with her!

Previously, life with just him and Dad at home was so dull and uninteresting. Now with someone new in their lives, he finally felt less bored!

His affection for this stepmom grew stronger, even... he felt like he had become accustomed to her presence, somewhat... somewhat dependent on her!

Seeing Huo Jiantian staring at her hand in a daze, Ling Yueyue urged impatiently, "What are you doing looking at me? Let’s go!"

"Oh!" Huo Jiantian replied lightly and placed his hand in Ling Yueyue’s palm!

The moment his hand touched Ling Yueyue’s palm, he distinctly felt a warm current flowing from his hand throughout his entire body!

"Let’s go!" Not noticing Huo Jiantian’s subtle change, Ling Yueyue held his hand and led him outside!

Huo Jiantian obediently followed behind her, and when they reached the door, he suddenly pulled Ling Yueyue to a stop.

Ling Yueyue, puzzled, lowered her head and asked, "What’s the matter? What now?"

Huo Jiantian turned around, seeing Huo Junmo, who had somehow stepped out of the dining room, and said with a smile, "Dad, let’s go outside for a walk together! It’ll help with digestion!"

"Hmm!" Huo Junmo nodded, walking beside Huo Jiantian, who naturally grabbed his hand hanging by his side, the family of three holding hands as they walked outside!

This villa was quite extensive, with a spacious garden filled with all kinds of flowers! As night descended, the evening breeze carried a gentle floral fragrance that was exhilarating, creating a sense of tranquility and joy!

With summer approaching soon, the entire garden was blooming with flowers! Under the dim light, it appeared particularly mysterious and beautiful!

Looking at these flowers, Ling Yueyue’s mood significantly improved!

Having married into this family some time ago, her routine had been morning departures post-breakfast, returning in the evening for dinner, studying afterward, followed by a shower and bedtime! Regularly attending school or working part-time, she had never thoroughly strolled through the garden, let alone admired its beauty!

Coming out today, Ling Yueyue immediately found herself reluctant to leave, constantly smelling one flower after another!

Kneeling in front of the flowers, Huo Jiantian gently nudged Huo Junmo’s hand, pleadingly, "Dad, could you let me take a few days off? I want to go out and play with both of you! I’m already five years old and have never left Jin City; I really want to see the world!"

Huo Junmo maintained a stern expression, seriously saying, "Tiantian, you should know that kids shouldn’t skip school! Let alone skip school for leisure. If you wish to play, then during summer break, Dad can take you out! But right now, that’s not possible!"

Huo Jiantian pouted, protesting, "But why can you go out and play? The wicked stepmom is in school too; why can she skip classes?"

Huo Junmo patiently explained, "That’s because she is in university, where self-study is an option! Whereas for you, soon entering primary school, building a solid foundation is essential now!"

Huo Jiantian lowered his head with grievance, "But I’ve already learned what they teach at school!"