Forbidden Game: Ruthless CEO, Please Set Me Free-Chapter 864 - 873: Mother and Daughter (5)

Qiao Mo never imagined that the identities of Yang Peiyun and Xu Wan would become entangled with her own life, causing her to be separated from her biological mother for nearly thirty years.

Yet, one has to admit, Yang Peiyun is indeed clever.

After all, she and Xu Wan have a blood relationship, so naturally, there are some resemblances between herself and Qiao Yun, making it hard to arouse suspicion.

Li Muqing sat nearby for a while, then turned to the kitchen to prepare the meals.

Fu Nancheng followed to help.

Chenchen was happily playing with Li Qingcheng in the yard, leaving only Qiao Mo and Xu Wan, the mother and daughter, in the living room.

"Xiao Mo, you’ve changed a lot over these three years..." Xu Wan sighed softly, filled more with worry.

"Mom, don’t overthink it, just take care of your health. Now that I’m back, your main task is to look after yourself."

Xu Wan nodded, her eyes still red, feeling sentimental.

"As long as you’re living well, it’s good. You and Nancheng... how are things now?"

Qiao Mo paused, feeling a headache, having been nagged by Qiao Dehou just yesterday, and now it’s Xu Wan’s turn.

"Xiao Mo, I know you can’t get past the hurdle from back then. But people must look forward; if you don’t, you’ll never get out of this loop."

Qiao Mo nodded slightly: "Mom, I understand."

"In the beginning, I also blamed him, but these years he kept visiting, taking care of me and your dad. I see him and feel a pang in my heart too."

"I know, just give me a little more time."

Xu Wan nodded: "And about the child, I heard from Nancheng that there’s a chance of healing, but you refuse to go."

Qiao Mo didn’t expect Xu Wan to know about this, but thinking about it, she realized it was likely Fu Nancheng who spoke to Xu Wan when he saw she wouldn’t go.

"You should go this afternoon, and your dad and Nancheng will accompany you, to check your health, and maybe try for another child in a couple of years."

Qiao Mo felt a headache, but this was the benefit of having a mother.

Constant nagging, constant worrying.

But the feeling was unprecedented for her, making her feel warm inside.

"Did you hear me? Don’t think you can brush me off."

"Heard it, heard it..."

Qiao Mo couldn’t say no, she merely responded.

Xu Wan before her looked much more haggard than a few years ago; her health seemed never to improve over the past two years.

Luckily, she was invigorated after Jing Hao returned and told her about his news.

For this, Qiao Mo felt somewhat guilty.

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Soon, it was time to eat.

The group crowded around the table, the dishes quickly served.

Qiao Mo and Fu Nancheng didn’t have much interaction, however, most dishes on the table were her favorites, presumably passed onto Li Muqing by him.

Qiao Mo stayed silent, focusing on eating her food.

Fu Nancheng occasionally added food to her bowl, who knows why the things he picked for her she usually wouldn’t eat.

Having this rare chance now, he certainly wouldn’t miss it.

Glancing sideways at him, Qiao Mo silently cursed: Sneaky!

Yet under the watchful eyes of Xu Wan and Li Muqing, she could do nothing but finish the meal, gritting her teeth.

Despite pretending harmony, they had gone through so many years together after all.

Xu Wan and Li Muqing looked at the two before them, sighed softly, shook their heads, not saying much.

Saying little didn’t calm Xu Wan, who felt a surge of anxiousness.

If not for what happened three years ago, things would be so much better.

Hateful Yang Peiyun and her daughter not only caused their mother and daughter separation but also brought so much suffering to Xiao Mo.