Looking at Ji Xuanyuan at the doorway, Ivana's mind began to spin rapidly.
'No wonder this girl had been refusing my invitations, so she had already reunited with Old hag?'
But very quickly, Ivana overturned that thought. Because if Ji Xuanyuan really had regained her memories, then there's no way she wouldn't recognize her.
And also, Ivana had discovered that there was no trace of extraordinary power fluctuations on Ji Xuanyuan.
Thinking this, Ivana couldn't help but mutter inwardly, 'Could it be that Van's charm has reached the point where it can override even a 'forgetting curse'?'
At the same time, looking at the Ivana before her, Ji Xuanyuan's heart was also a mess of emotions.
She had just followed her own Fu Hua to this apartment building, but hadn't expected to run into the newly transferred Ivana.
And judging by the situation, this transfer student seemed to have some unclear relationship with that boy.
Looking at Ivana in front of her, Ji Xuanyuan suddenly had a ridiculous thought.
'Could it be that Fu Hua and this transfer student both like that boy…'
'No… Impossible, right…'
Thinking this, Ji Xuanyuan immediately asked with a guarded expression, "Ivana, why are you here?"
Seeing the look on Ji Xuanyuan's face, Ivana's eyes spun, and she immediately switched to a sweet smile and deliberately said ambiguously, "Ji Xuanyuan, a girl in a boy's house, I don't really need to explain that kind of relationship, do I? But you… why did you suddenly come to find my Van?"
Just as Ivana was expecting Ji Xuanyuan to explode in jealousy, the development that followed surprised her.
Ji Xuanyuan merely nodded calmly after hearing her and showed no emotion on her face.
"Oh, I see."
Ivana, '??? That's not the right reaction, is it?'
'Could it be… this matter was too much of a shock to her? And her body's self-defense mechanism made her subconsciously ignore the truth?'
However, just as Ivana was about to say more to push Ji Xuanyuan's buttons, a large hand suddenly grabbed the back of her fate-bound neck.
Ivana turned around on instinct and found Van looking at her with a gentle smile.
"Ivanaz ah… Did you say something misleading again?"
Then, Van turned toward Ji Xuanyuan and politely smiled, "Ji Xuanyuan, you're here to see Fu Hua, right? She's in the kitchen preparing dinner."
Saying that, he picked Ivana up like a kitten. "You brat, I see if I don't give you a good scolding every three days, you'll turn the house upside down."
As Van spoke, he dragged the struggling Ivana into the house.
Watching this scene, Ji Xuanyuan's confusion only deepened.
Because the interaction between these two, rather than lovers… was more like… father and daughter?
———
Van and Fu Hua were busy in the kitchen.
Meanwhile in the dining room, Ivana sat not far from Ji Xuanyuan, staring at her, the atmosphere slightly awkward.
As the aroma drifted out from the kitchen, Van and Fu Hua came out carrying steaming hot dumplings.
Ivana, seeing this, had an imperceptible mischievous smile on her face, thinking the show was about to start.
As the saying goes, the most important thing in a family dinner isn't whether the ingredients are rare, or whether the food tastes good. It's the warm atmosphere everyone shares.
Thinking this, Ivana set her sights on Ji Xuanyuan.
Although that boring Van had already explained to Ji Xuanyuan that what she said earlier was a joke... As a professional drama enjoyer, Ivana declared, 'Plan B, activate!'
After a while, as the atmosphere gradually warmed up, Ivana felt it was time to show her true skills.
She picked up a dumpling, took an exaggerated big bite, and intentionally let out a satisfied sigh, "Mmm! These dumplings are so good! As expected of mom's cooking!"
Then she turned to Van and said in a deliberately affected tone, "Dad, you've worked hard today. Please eat more~"
Seeing this, Ji Xuanyuan's long-dead heart suddenly revived from the rage.
Because after Ivana said that, her Fu Hua not only didn't refute it, but even blushed and lowered her head in silent acknowledgment.
'It's over! Fu Hua really had a child with that guy?! There's no chance left for me. I'm so stupid. Really.'
'I actually dreamed of taking Fu Hua away from this stable three-person household.'
On the side, seeing Ji Xuanyuan's expression frozen like a statue, Van sighed and flicked Ivana's forehead.
"Ji Xuanyuan, don't listen to this brat's nonsense." Van explained, "In this world, she and we have no blood relation."
However, Van's words didn't make Ji Xuanyuan feel better. In fact, she felt worse.
Because… 'That damned guy doesn't know how lucky he is!'
'Fu Hua had already silently accepted it, and he's still in such a hurry to draw the line?!'
The more Ji Xuanyuan thought about it, the angrier she got, but in the end, all she could do was turn grief into appetite.
She picked up a dumpling and chomped down hard. Her expression was so fierce, it looked like she wasn't eating dumplings, but biting Van himself...
———
After work, Siegfried and Cecilia were walking home together.
Looking at the dark night sky, Siegfried let out a big yawn, appearing a little tired.
Just then, Cecilia suddenly stopped and said, "Dear, there's something I want to talk to you about…"
Hearing this, Siegfried's heart tensed. He instinctively touched the cigarette pack in his pocket.
'Don't tell me… she found out again?'
"It's… about Sirin." Cecilia said softly.
Siegfried let out a sigh of relief, but quickly became serious again.
Ever since they adopted Sirin, this overly quiet girl had been a bit of a concern.
Cecilia sighed and continued, "Sirin is a very understanding child, but I always feel she stays in her room too long… I'm worried she'll become withdrawn."
After a while, Siegfried suddenly had a lightbulb moment and suggested, "How about letting Sirin attend St. Freya Academy? Kiana's also there. Maybe they'll become good friends."
Cecilia was stunned for a moment, then nodded, "Let's give it a try."
———
Back home, Sirin was sitting on the living room sofa watching TV.
Hearing the door open, she looked up and obediently greeted the two of them. After getting a response, she continued watching TV, looking like a sweet little angel.
Seeing this, Siegfried and Cecilia exchanged a glance.
Cecilia sat down beside her and gently said, "Sirin, mommy wants to discuss something with you…"
"Mommy, if there's something, just say it~" Sirin replied with a sweet smile.
Then, Cecilia told her about their plan to send her to St. Freya Academy, and asked her what she thought.
Upon hearing this, Sirin immediately shook her head and refused, "I… don't want to go to school for now."
But seeing the disappointed expressions on the two adults' faces, Sirin quickly added, "Mommy, I'm a little scared of unfamiliar environments, so I want to take a bit more time to adjust…"
Looking at the pitiful Sirin, Cecilia didn't press her.
She gently patted Sirin's head and comforted her, "If Sirin doesn't want to go, then forget it~ Daddy and Mommy aren't the kind of parents who'd force their child."
To this, Sirin responded with another sweet smile to Cecilia, "Thank you, Mommy!"
In reality, her thoughts had long flown off into the sky.
'What a joke! If I really went to school, how would I have time to play with Bella and the others? Let alone find Van's whereabouts!'
'Hmph! St. Freya Academy? Only an idiot would go!'
Thinking this, Sirin sighed again in her heart. 'Van, where exactly are you…'
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