She knew that as long as Ah Liu found out about their relationship, he would certainly ask about her mom.
But, she hadnât said anything yet!
She had just instinctively called out "Dad" a moment ago!
That was when she thought he hadnât woken up yet, her voice was so soft. How did he hear it? How could he think of so much just from hearing that title?
Whoâs going to save her?
Chiang Xiao wanted to cry.
Her lips moved slightly, and for a moment she didnât know whether to admit or deny.
"Alright, you donât need to say anything." Ah Liu suddenly sighed softly, "I know."
Huh?
What does he know?
Chiang Xiao looked at him somewhat bewildered.
Ah Liu walked toward her, suddenly opened his arms, and gently embraced her, lightly patting her back.
The embrace from a father, filled with comfort, and even a sense of heartfelt pain.
Chiang Xiaoâs eyes warmed, and for a moment she couldnât control it, tears rolled down from her eyes and fell onto his shoulder.
Feeling his shoulder dampened by the warm liquid, Ah Liu was shocked.
Chiang Xiaoâs reaction had clearly told him everything.
If she wasnât his daughter, she would have directly answered him, because thereâs no need for her to pretend to be his daughter, right?
But, she didnât know how to answer, which proved she was indeed his daughter, yet there was something unspeakable that left her unsure how to respond.
Unable to admit, yet unwilling to deny, this was her dilemma.
If she werenât his daughter, when he asked about her mom, she wouldnât be troubled at all, since her mom is an unrelated stranger to him. Whether she lies, fabricates, or speaks truthfully, it wouldnât matter.
But Chiang Xiao still didnât know how to answer.
Seeing her dilemma, Ah Liu felt an overwhelming sense of heartbreak.
What kind of reality would force her to be unable to acknowledge her own parents?
Although he didnât know what happened in the past, Ah Liu was already convinced that they must have wronged her.
She must have gone through a lot of hardships.
Having a father like him, how could she not endure hardships?
Moreover, in the memories he could recall, there was truly no memory of her or her mother.
Chiang Xiaoâs tears already acknowledged everything.
"Little, Iâm sorry, Iâm sorry, Iâm sorry..." Ah Liu thought about these things and murmured.
Chiang Xiao shook her head in his embrace, took a breath with a slight nasal sound and said, "You donât need to be sorry, you havenât wronged me, itâs not your fault..."
"You admitted?" Ah Liu gently pushed her away, "Youâre my daughter, right?"
At this moment, Chiang Xiao could no longer deceive him; she didnât even know how to conceal it.
Ah Liu was much more perceptive than they had imagined.
If she didnât intend to keep acting for him, he would sooner or later see through or guess the truth.
And she genuinely didnât want to keep acting for him.
Chiang Xiao lightly nodded.
Ah Liuâs eyes, so similar to hers, suddenly brightened.
"Oh my God, I really have a daughter this grown!" He grasped her shoulders and asked, "Biological daughter, my own flesh and blood, right?"
Could it be an adopted child? Is she like Cheng Cheng? Canât you see they look so similar!
Chiang Xiao nodded again.
She didnât expect that Ah Liuâs eyes would instantly moisten with joy.
"Thatâs wonderful, youâre my daughter."