Chapter 273 - 200: Past Events_2
"But she, without any other ability to make money... I was still young, and every time I would hide inside the house, watching those men abuse my mother." Jianlin’s voice trembled, his eyes showing resentment, "I was useless, I couldn’t protect her. I had never seen my father until I was ten years old. I came home from school and saw my mother holding my hand, pointing to the man in front of me, saying this is your father. That man was Gao Chengxiong, that person dressed in a suit, and our utterly destitute home, completely two different worlds."
"My father is a well-known businessman and philanthropist from Beidao, Gao Chengxiong. I also have a younger sister and an older brother. I was brought to the Gao Family and lived a tormented life. In the Gao Family, I was outwardly the second young master of the Gao Family, but in reality, I was looked down upon. Even a servant could casually order me around. My so-called brother, sister, and stepmother, none of them respected me. They treated me like a slave, making me eat leftovers. I only got to see my mother once a week... until now...."
Jianlin’s chest heaved violently, he closed his eyes, tears slowly leaking from the corners. He tried hard, restraining his urge to break down. The air carried the faint fragrance of a woman, like mist, like a breeze carrying the scent of orange blossoms. The woman’s soft hand patted his shoulder, seemingly trying to lend him some strength.
Jianlin hugged Tang Xi.
Tang Xi was momentarily startled, instinctively wanting to reject.
But when she felt the man rest his chin on her shoulder, his body gently trembling as he cried, Tang Xi hesitated for a moment, then softly patted Jianlin’s back to comfort her.
Having lived a life dependent on others from a young age, Tang Xi could very much empathize with him.
Because she had experienced the same.