557 An Unexpected Reminder (1/2)

Xin Zimen's eyes shook violently when he looked at the photo of the adorable little girl in Zhao Huan's hands. She had two ponytails and a big bright smile on her face while playing with soap bubbles. He didn't even think before taking the photo from her and saying deliberately, ”You shouldn't be touching my stuff.”

Zhao Huan took a deep breath when she saw his expression of melancholy mixed with longing. She placed her hand on his shoulder as she said, ”Xiao Zi, what's wrong? I know you got this sudden fever because of this photo but the question is what reminded you of your little daughter? You have always been very good at concealing your emotions. But you aren't doing a very good job right now.”

Xin Zimen slid the photo frame under his pillow as he said, ”I just miss her. Am I not even allowed to miss my own daughter now?”

”You miss her every single day,” said Zhao Huan sincerely. ”Can't you tell me what really happened?”

Xin Zimen had an expression of struggle. He was troubled by his own thoughts. What Zhao Huan said was indeed true. His fever didn't come out of anywhere. There had not been a single second off his life when he forgot about his daughter. But it was rare for someone to remind him of her existence in a way that it slashed right through his heart.

*Flashback*

Early in the morning that very same day, he received a call.

”Little lass, how come you're calling me so early in the morning?” he asked with a faint smile lingering on his lips which would instinctively appear whenever this little lass was mentioned.

”Xiao Zi!” Xiu's voice was very soft as if she was trying to sneak around. He could even hear the sound of water running from her side.

”What's up? And where are you?”

”I came to see Regan,” she answered in a small voice.

”And with Regan around, you still remember the world. What a marvelous feet you have accomplished!”

Xiu could tell he was taunting her for having a one-track mind. It was no secret that she would forget the world around Darren. Of course, he was also one of those people who knew about this habit of hers. But he didn't have to be so sarcastic about it.

”You can't tease me like that!” Xiu's voice raised a little without her realizing it.

”Sweets, you okay inside?”

Xin Zimen heard Darren's voice from her side and stayed silent.

”I'm fine!” Xiu had replied to Darren.

”Who are you talking to?” Darren queried since he clearly heard her voice earlier.

”Myself! I'm talking to myself!” Darren chuckled at her response and didn't ask any further. Xiu exhaled the breath she was holding and turned her attention back to the phone saying, ”Xiao Zi, I need your help. It's a very teeny-tiny favor that I'm asking for.”

”You're an astute person, indeed,” praised Xiu. ”I really am hiding something from Regan but only because the favor I want to ask you is a surprise for him. He can't know right now.”

”Then go ahead,” urged Xin Zimen. He was intrigued to know what surprise she had in stores for Darren that needed his help.

That's when Xiu shared the news of how she wants to take Darren to the Civil Affairs Bureau and get the marriage certificate. But to have smooth sailing, she needed someone with an affluent and powerful background. After all, she didn't want to spend days going over just to get her marriage certificate. The sooner, the better.