Lü Meihe had become a half-member of the Qin household after her mother married into the family as a servant and brought her along.

But growing up in such an environment left her insecure and overly sensitive.

She always felt like an outsider, constantly reminded by her mother to be grateful, to know her place, and to be mindful of boundaries.

Yet, as a child, she didn’t even know where those boundaries were, making her anxious and afraid.

She never felt like she belonged.

One rainy night, she got lost in the woods behind the old mansion.

Afraid of disturbing the Qin family, she didn’t dare call for help, trying to find her way out alone.@@novelbin@@

But after failing for hours, she broke down in tears.

And in that moment of absolute helplessness, Qin’s father found her—holding an umbrella and a flashlight.

He carried her on his back all the way home.

To the young girl, that moment was salvation.

It was her first heartbeat of love.

It was her first true connection to the Qin family.

After that, she became the most beloved little sister of the Qin household—

But her eyes and heart were forever chasing after Qin’s father.

As she grew older, the subtle affections of her other "brothers" became apparent.

Grandma Lü noticed and constantly reminded her—

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