Chapter 121: The Forgotten Heart (3)
After a while, the white tiger opened its eyes and looked around. It seemed to be a subconscious action. Because of its action, Lei'er came back to her senses. She smiled and said: "Miss!"
Trying her best to control her emotions, Lei'er called out again. Fortunately, this time she didn't show any reaction like the last time. Yinyin slowly raised her eyes and looked at Lei'er. When she saw Lei'er, she raised her lips with a gentle arc and smiled: "You're here."
From the tone of her voice, Yinyin seemed to have just known about Lei'er's arrival, which made Lei'er feel sad, especially when she looked at Yinyin's gentle smiling face without any smile in her eyes. However, she still suppressed the sadness and tried hard to maintain a smile.
"Here, this is what Madam prepared for me to take. Would you like to try it?"
"Um."
Yinyin also responded to the sour plum soup that Lei'er brought to her. She sat up, took the sour plum soup, put it to her lips, took a sip, and put it away...
"What's wrong?" Lei'er asked.
Yin Yin shook her head gently, brought it to her lips and took a sip, then put it down directly. She had only finished less than a third of the bowl of sour plum soup.
Lei'er took the bowl from Yinyin, put it down, and then took a plate of dessert from the tray and handed it over to her, saying: "Would you like to try the ice cream made by the madam?"
Yinyin still did not refuse. She picked up a piece of ice cream and started to eat it. She took a small bite and chewed it slowly, looking like she had no taste. Just when Lei'er wanted to say something, Yinyin took the ice cream in her hand and put it to Baihu's mouth. Baihu licked it but did not gobble it up. He was very careful as if he was afraid of biting Yinyin. Yinyin still maintained that faint and ethereal smile.
"Is mom okay while I'm away?"
I didn't expect Yinyin to ask this question. For a moment, Lei'er was a little overwhelmed, but she quickly reacted and answered: "Well, it's okay. I was just thinking about the lady."
Lei'er thought Yinyin would say something, but Yinyin didn't say anything. Even after Baihu finished eating a piece of ice cream, Yinyin still didn't speak again. Instead, she stroked Baihu's head again and again, with a gentle expression but an indifferent look...
“Um, that—”
The long silence made Lei'er feel a little uncomfortable, so she wanted to break the silence first. She didn't know what to say when she opened her mouth. She looked at Yinyin carefully. Yinyin didn't react at all . Lei'er felt a little disappointed. Then she tried to calm herself down and said: "Will the lady leave again after coming back this time?"
"No."
As if she didn't expect Yin Yin to answer so straightforwardly, Lei'er felt a little nervous again.
"You're not leaving yet?"
"I have nowhere else to go except here."
After hearing what Yin Yin said, Lei'er was stunned. She didn't understand the meaning of Yin Yin's words, and Yin Yin's attitude was indifferent, as if she was talking about something unimportant . Originally, Yin Yin would always leave this home from time to time, come back once in a long time, and leave again not long after, so Lei'er should be happy to hear the news that she would no longer leave, but somehow she couldn't be happy. In short, Yin Yin's behavior was a little abnormal, but Lei'er couldn't tell what was abnormal.
At this time, Yin Yin spoke again: "Maybe I will leave here, but not alone. I will leave with my mother. Of course, you can also choose to go with us. I respect your choice."
Yinyin's words confused Lei'er again. She had no idea what Yinyin was thinking, and Yinyin's words always surprised her.
"But I remember what I said last time when I was at home. I hope you can find a husband you can spend your life with. No one can predict what will happen in the future. I don't want you to suffer with us. You should have your own life."
Yin Yin faced Lei'er and spoke slowly, as if she was stating a fact. Her tone did not fluctuate much and sounded cold.
"No, Miss, I am not afraid of being at a disadvantage or being burdened. I just want to follow you, Miss and Madam, and serve you by your side. Please don't chase me away, Miss!!!"
Lei'er didn't care about Yinyin's attitude at all. When she heard Yinyin's words, she panicked and hurriedly refused. Tears welled up in her eyes and she was very emotional.
However, Yinyin just looked at Lei'er calmly, and after a while she stretched out her hand to wipe the tears from Lei'er's face; at this time, Lei'er hurriedly put the ice cream plate in her hand on the tray, and then quickly held Yinyin's hand, crying: "You said you wouldn't force me, you said it!!"
Lei'er was sobbing uncontrollably. Every word and action she made showed her panic and anxiety at the moment. She was extremely resistant to Yin Yin's words, and Yin Yin's silence made her completely panicked, because silence often meant that one's words would be kept.
Seeing Lei'er's words and actions, Yinyin couldn't say that she had no feelings at all, but she couldn't figure out why Lei'er, who was crying like a tearful person, would react so strongly. Was it worth it? Moreover, she didn't abandon her. She just wanted Lei'er to have her own home and her own life. Seeing her like this, Yinyin felt a little bit sorry for her. So, Yinyin raised her other hand and carefully wiped Lei'er's tears with her sleeve. Her movements were very light and gentle. Under Yinyin's gentle wiping, Lei'er's emotions gradually stabilized...
"Miss--"
Lei'er's voice was a little choked, and she called softly, as if she wanted to say something, but Yinyin was still wiping her slowly and seriously, so that Lei'er couldn't say a word and just stared at Yinyin.
