Chapter 362 - The Past (2/2)

”I'm terrified. What if he's plotting something again? Is he going to hurt Rainy?”

Gao Yi placed his hand on Xia Ruoxin's shoulders and patted her gently. ”Don't be scared. I'm here. I won't let anything happen to the two of you.” He said coldly, with an iciness he never had before. No one could harm whoever he wanted to protect, no matter if it's Xia Ruoxin or Rainy.

”Gao Yi, I'm scared. I'm so scared.” Xia Ruoxin grabbed Gao Yi's clothes, her fear growing the more she thought about it.” The more sincere his words were and the more earnest his attitude was, the more afraid she was.

Gao Yi rested his chin on Xia Ruoxin's head, pulling her closer against him. ”Trust me, Ruoxin. I won't let anything happen to the two of you.” His hug was warm like always, making her feel safe. Xia Ruoxin shut her eyes slowly. Yes, she trusted him.

”That's it, Ruoxin. Forget the past. We will live like we always did. He is he, and you are you. Your paths will not cross again.” Gao Yi's gentle voice reached Xia Ruoxin's ears like a warm breeze, drying the tears welling up in her eyes.

Gao Yi closed his eyes briefly, a murderous intent flashing across them.

They didn't notice the small door behind them closing shut.

Rainy turned around and hugged her doll from the bed, burying her face into the doll's face.

”Mommy…” She cried out Xia Ruoxin's name softly. Her tiny face showed a hardened expression. She was still cute, but she was not the approachable child she was anymore.

Outside the room, a gentle light fell on the two figures as if the bitterness from just now had already been exhausted. Only peaceful air surrounded them now.

A long time later, Xia Ruoxin raised her head from Gao Yi's chest. Gao Yi reached out his hand and tidied her tousled hair. ”Don't cry like this anymore. It's not good for your eyes. You're a mother now so you have to be a good role model for Rainy. If not, she'll become a crybaby like you, too.”

Xia Ruoxin laughed despite herself. She wasn't a crybaby—she just cried occasionally, but he was always present whenever she did.

Oh! Something sprang to Xia Ruoxin's mind. She stood up in a hurry and almost tripped over herself. Gao Yi was startled. This woman must have scared him to death for her life mission.