Chapter 455 - You Are No Longer My Daughter (1/2)

Hot tears welled up in Su Peizhen’s eyes again.

She used to be proud of the fact that she rarely cried, but today, she couldn’t quench that relentless urge.

Su Peizhen grabbed Li Qianxue’s arm tightly. Her grasp nearly left a red mark on Li Qianxue’s arm.

Examining Su Peizhen, Li Qianxue struggled with mixed emotions. However, her confusion disappeared the moment she saw Su Chenghui enter the living room.

“I said, you are still a daughter of the Su Family.”

“No!” Su Peizhen shook her head. She heard the flatness in Li Qianxue’s voice. “Mom, do you really not want me anymore? I’m Peizhen. Don’t you love me the most? Mom!”

Li Qianxue pried off Su Peizhen’s hands at the sight of Su Chenghui. She felt another stab in her heart and glared at him, fury flaming in her eyes.

“I am not your mom,” said Li Qianxue, forcing the words through gritted teeth. She knew that she was projecting her anger onto Su Peizhen, but she couldn’t take it out on Su Chenghui. Instead, she would punish him by hurting his baby girl.

“You are not my daughter, and I am not your mom.”

Seeing Su Peizhen’s shock at her words, Li Qianxue forced herself to turn her head. “Go back to your room and get some rest. There are lots of guests here—don’t bother anyone.”

Don’t bother anyone?

Stricken, Su Peizhen looked at Li Qianxue.

What did she mean by “don’t bother them”? Was she not still a daughter of the family? So now, she didn’t deserve to be there with the relatives just because she was not Li Qianxue’s daughter?

Suddenly, she recalled memories of the past. She remembered how Su Qingsang, who used to be the illegitimate daughter of the Su Family, had lived her life for many years.

Su Peizhen shook her head decisively. She refused to accept that one day, she would have to live that way.

When guests came to the house, she would no longer be allowed to be present; instead, she’d be made to hide like a shadow. She didn’t want to live without her parents’ love. She didn’t want to live like that.

“Mom, I—”

“Peizhen.” Su Chenghui came over and grabbed Su Peizhen’s hand, turning to leave with her. “Let’s go.”

“No.” Su Peizhen threw off his hands. “I don’t want to go. Why should I go? I am also a daughter of the Su Family.”

Peering at Li Qianxue, she said, “Mom just confirmed that I am also a daughter of the Su Family. Since I am a daughter of the Su Family, why should I leave?”

Su Chenghui looked pained. Su Peizhen’s behavior was making his head hurt.

“Peizhen, come with me.”

“No, I won’t.” Su Peizhen turned to look at Li Qianxue. “Mom, are you really going to treat me like this? Do you really want to abandon me? Are you really deciding not to acknowledge me as your daughter anymore?”

Li Qianuxe had intended to protect Su Peizhen’s dignity, but she couldn’t stand her aggressive attitude.

Su Chenghui’s presence didn’t help—it only irritated her and provoked her into retorting, “Yes. I don’t want to have you here anymore. You are not my daughter.”

Li Qianxue glared directly at Su Chenghui, eyes full of hostility. “Now, my daughter is Su Qingsang. She is my daughter.”

Su Peizhen’s face turned white. She was trembling like an autumn leaf blown by the wind.

Su Chenghui felt dreadful, and looking at Li Qianxue’s eyes, he knew that she was punishing his daughter for his actions. Smiling sadly, he stepped forward to put his hand on Su Peizhen’s shoulder.

“Peizhen, let’s go.”

It was time to bring Su Peizhen to visit Xiang Caiping.

Even if Xiang Caiping refused to acknowledge and accept her, they were mother and daughter. He was sure that an affectionate relationship would grow as long as they spent ample time together.

“Don’t touch me.”

Su Peizhen moved to one side, avoiding Su Chenghui’s hand. She stood opposite Su Chenghui and Li Qianxue.