Published at 10th of January 2021 03:25:03 AM
The words sounded familiar .
She vaguely recalled hearing his voice many times before when she was in a deep sleep .
Little Moon laughed happily after finishing his sentence .
He took a bite of the bun in his hand and beamed in contentment .
She suddenly felt a lump in her throat and an urge to cry .
Shen Luo’an seemed to have noticed Shen Manting’s sudden change in mood .
He gazed at her tenderly and smiled .
After breakfast, Shen Luo’an left the child under Qianqian’s care, briefed her on the specifics, and made sure she was capable of handling the child . Then, he led Shen Manting outside .
Shen Manting settled in the front passenger seat . She was better prepared this time around and fastened the seat belt by herself . She turned to Shen Luo’an and asked, “Where are we going today, honey?”
“The orphanage . ” Shen Luo’an glanced at her . “We’re going to the orphanage . ”
Shen Manting’s eyes widened . “Are we going to the orphanage I used to live in?”
“Yes . ”
Shen Manting felt a little scared after hearing his answer .
She rubbed her palms anxiously against the seat belt strap . “Why are we going back to the orphanage?” she asked .
“We’re going back to find your best friend . ” Shen Luo’an glanced at her . “Do you remember what you told me your name was?”
Shen Manting thought it was an odd question for him to ask . She answered after a contemplative pause, “He Yuncun . ”
“So you identified yourself by that name when you were in the orphanage?”
Shen Manting nodded . She was slightly intimidated as she studied the expression on Shen Luo’an’s face . “What’s the matter?” she asked .
“Who is Zhang Meifang?”
“She’s my best friend,” Shen Manting answered with conviction . “You’ve asked me this question twice, honey . ”
He asked this question most recently when she was staying in the ward the other day .
In fact, both Shen Luo’an and Shen Zhilie had asked her the same question .
Neither of them looked pleased when the subject was brought up .
Their faces seemed grim .
Was there a problem with her answer?
Shen Manting glanced at Shen Luo’an cautiously, but he didn’t explain further and simply said, “Settle in and buckle up . ”
“All right,” Shen Manting affirmed . “I’m ready . ”
Shen Luo’an glanced at her and started the engine . The car sped down the road .
They arrived at the orphanage nearly an hour later .
Throughout the hour-long drive, Shen Manting either stared out the window or glanced down to scroll through her phone from time to time .
Shen Luo’an pulled over, turned off the navigation system, and announced, “Here we are . ”
Shen Manting looked up and asked, “Why does this place look so dilapidated, honey?”
“Nineteen years have passed . Naturally, a lot has changed . ” Shen Luo’an unfastened his seat belt . “Let’s go . ”
Shen Manting emerged from the car into the scorching heat outside .
She squinted at the two children sitting by the entrance .
The two children, who appeared to be only five or six years old, stared at Shen Luo’an’s car in astonishment .
Shen Manting thought bitterly to herself, Finally, it’s time for them to admire my fancy car! My days of envying other people’s cars are over!
She scoffed .
Shen Manting turned her nose up haughtily . She caught up with Shen Luo’an and grabbed his arm . “Is the head warden still around, honey?”
“Yes . ” Shen Luo’an looked at her . “Do you still remember which room he’s in?”
Shen Manting nodded and led Shen Luo’an to the yard .
The children were running around joyfully and playing games .
They couldn’t help glancing at the newly-arrived, well-dressed strangers a bit longer .
“Warden!” Shen Manting shouted . “Is the head warden in?”
“Yes, I am . ” A man in his thirties appeared . “Who are you looking for?”
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