He Jitang spoke with He Ci'an for quite a while.
Little Ci'an felt very satisfied.
He eagerly asked, "Dad, will you come back for New Year?"
He Jitang was taken aback.
His guilt was deep, and the hardest to face were Ci'an and the elderly couple.
It wasn't until Ci'an became anxious that He Jitang finally spoke.
He said, "After spring arrives, Daddy will come back."
Though little Ci'an was a bit disappointed, he was still glad to have his father's promise. He said loudly, "I'll wait for Daddy to come back."
He Jitang showed rare tenderness: "Good boy."
He Ci'an, a bit shy, handed the phone to Su Ruanruan with a flushed face: "Auntie, it's for you."
Su Ruanruan had overheard. She smiled, "Third Brother."
He Jitang felt a stir in his heart.
He spoke softly, "I promised Ci'an I'd return after spring. By then, Fourth Sister will have given birth, and I'm preparing gifts for the child."
Su Ruanruan felt reassured, yet also a bit regretful.
