In terms of material possessions, she would never shortchange her daughter. But Meimei was very sensible; even without reminders, she wouldn’t be spoiled.

Upon hearing Ye Mingmei’s words, Meimei didn’t happily pick out another dress. Instead, she took off the one she was wearing so the sales clerk could wrap it up. After Ye Mingmei swiped her card, she held Meimei’s hand and left.

All the way, besides taking care of her daughter, Ye Mingmei cautiously looked back from time to time, an indescribable feeling in her heart making her uneasy.

Not until the Ye Family’s bodyguards reached them did Ye Mingmei feel at ease and focus on shopping with her daughter.

She bought a few more dresses for Meimei and some puzzles that she liked, then carried her out of the mall.

"What’s happening up ahead? Why are there so many people?" Ye Mingmei looked at the crowded street less than a block away, frowning in confusion.

The bodyguard following her quickly explained, "Miss, the amusement park up ahead is opening today. It’s lively—I’ve heard there’s an acrobatics troupe performing—many people have come specifically to watch it, especially families with children."

Amusement park...

Ye Mingmei instinctively looked down at Meimei and sure enough, saw Meimei’s eyes light up instantly.

Since Meimei was born, Ye Mingmei never had the courage to take her to places like amusement parks, fearing she would see other kids there with their parents and be unable to explain why Meimei didn’t have a father.

Ye Mingmei knew that the one she couldn’t face wasn’t Meimei, but herself.

She simply couldn’t let go of Yu Xiuzhun, always hoping in her heart that maybe one day he would come back and accompany her and their daughter to an amusement park, fulfilling Meimei’s wish, and fulfilling her own dream as well.

"Do you want to go?" Ye Mingmei’s gaze flickered; she squatted down, gently holding Meimei’s shoulders, and softly asked.

Three years had passed, if Yu Xiuzhun was to return, he would have done so long ago.

The fact that Meimei didn’t have a father was indisputable, and she couldn’t selfishly deprive her daughter of beautiful childhood memories any longer.

"Do you want to go, mom?" Meimei tilted her little head and asked sweetly, looking at Ye Mingmei whose face didn’t look well.

"As long as you want to go, mom wants to go too. We’re not in a hurry today, why don’t mom accompany you inside to play for a while, okay?"

As soon as Ye Mingmei spoke the words, Meimei nodded like a rattle drum.

Seeing Meimei’s excited little face, Ye Mingmei felt a pang in her heart.

These years, she had been immersed in a sorrow she didn’t want to face, neglecting Meimei’s growth—it was her mistake.

"No need to detour, we’ll go there from here and see what’s going on."

"Yes, Miss."

The two bodyguards nodded respectfully, one accompanied Ye Mingmei and Meimei, while the other swiftly went ahead to purchase tickets.

The opening of the large amusement park attracted a huge crowd from the surrounding area, bustling and lively.

It was Meimei’s first time at the amusement park, her little body constantly moving around in Ye Mingmei’s embrace, her beautiful big eyes full of curiosity. No matter where Ye Mingmei took her, she’d happily want to play.

From the carousel to the bumper cars, Meimei kept wanting to play more, dragging Ye Mingmei to each new game area one after another.

"Let’s sit over there for a while, take a break, and drink some water."

Walking out of the Water Balloon Area, Ye Mingmei took out a handkerchief to wipe Meimei’s damp little face, held her little hand, and walked toward the nearby resting area.

After only a few steps, she suddenly stopped and turned her head to look back.