The stepmother gasped softly, her face showing an emotional expression. She quickly grabbed Mr. Long's hand. "That is not right. He is your son after all. How can you be so cruel to your own blood?"
But Mr. Long only shook his head harshly. "I do not have such a disgusting son. The Long family name should not be dirtied by someone like him."
The stepmother lowered her head, pretending to look sad. But the corners of her lips trembled as she tried to hold back a smile.
Far away, Gu Jin was sitting under a tree with her books. Across from her sat Long Yifan, looking at her with wide, innocent eyes.
Gu Jin rubbed her forehead with a speechless expression. "For the past month, you have been haunting me. Everywhere I go, you are there. I cannot even breathe freely anymore. I am truly about to go crazy because of you."
Long Yifan blinked, his face pure and childlike. "I am not haunting you. I am protecting you," he said softly.
