She pondered whether she truly lacked a blood connection! In the past, Lin Wanqin continually reproached her, the adopted daughter, for the sake of her biological daughter. And now, Lian Mengzhu, her biological mother, was blaming her for the sake of Ye Wanwan, who had no blood relation to her. She, as a daughter, genuinely felt like a failure and failed to win her mother's affection.
Huangfu Ruiling seemed to sense Ye Leng'an's unfavorable mood. He promptly rushed to her side. Without uttering a word, he reached out and tightly held her hand.
A warmth emanated from their palms. Ye Leng'an lifted her head, gazing at Huangfu Ruiling beside her. She smiled and spoke, "Don't worry, I'm fine."
She merely sighed inwardly and felt no sadness. After all, she had long surpassed the age where parental approval was crucial. Over the long years, all her yearnings for familial bonds had eroded away. Her sentiments just now were merely a fleeting touch, with no ripples in her heart.
