700 Mother’s Daughter (2/2)

”You're not alone, so don't be afraid and stop doubting yourself. I'm here with you. Right beside you.”

For a few moments, she just stared at him, absorbing his words and using them to boost her confidence.

”Okay?” he prompted her.

She eventually nodded and even smiled a little. ”Yes. I trust in you, Liwei. Please take care of me, then.”

”Always. And please take care of me, too.”

”I'll do my best.”

He kissed her forehead and rubbed her back, feeling relieved that she had finally calmed down.

”Liwei…”

”Hm?”

”About Ketchup…”

”Are you still against the idea of allowing her to start her own business?” he asked.

She paused and carefully chose her words first before answering, ”I'm still hesitant and even afraid for Ketchup's safety, but you're right. If we continue restricting her, she might begin to resent us and even rebel in the future. So…although I don't 100% approve, I won't try to stop Ketchup or you anymore from supporting her.”

”Thank you, love.” He gave her a soft smile before tucking a stray lock of hair behind her ear. ”Don't worry. I'll take care of everything and make sure that no harm or danger will touch Ketchup when she's working on her own business. Don't forget that I'm still Jin Liwei, the head of Jin Corporation. I have connections in the business industry that will help shield Ketchup and her business from any unwanted close scrutiny.”

”Okay. I'll leave her to you.”

”En. I'll take care of our daughter.”

Jin Liwei was able to reassure Iris but some nervousness still remained within her. Nevertheless, she trusted in him. He was a great father, so she would let him handle this matter, especially since she was still feeling a little insecure about being a bad mother.

Now that they reached an agreement, they called Ketchup to have an important talk with her next.

”Ketchup, have you already decided on what kind of business you want to start?”

”Yes, Daddy! Meow~”