CHAPTER 572: CHAPTER 556: CAN NO LONGER SPEAK

Jiang Xiaoxiao returned to the room.

Five minutes later, the boy was brought to Jiang Xiaoxiao’s room.

The child silently observed Jiang Xiaoxiao without saying a word.

He seemed accustomed to such sudden changes.

Sitting obediently on the sofa, not moving at all.

Neither crying like a two or three-year-old child, nor showing any indication.

Jiang Xiaoxiao felt a bit sorry for the child, already able to read the room at just two years old.

Knowing how to act based on adults’ expressions.

This child’s background might not be legitimate.

Normal families wouldn’t allow bringing such a child out.

It was clear the child hadn’t lived in a stable environment, so he didn’t react strongly to sudden events, unfamiliar surroundings, and unease.

This indicated he’s often encountered such unexpected situations.

The child was used to it.

To be able to have a chubby figure, it’s hard to tell who’s to thank for it.

Probably arranged by Mu Feng.

Jiang Xiaoxiao walked up to the child.

The young child trembled for a moment, yet remained motionless.

Jiang Xiaoxiao patted his head, feeling his tense, stiff muscles under her palm.

And his little clenched fists.

"Don’t be afraid, mom will take you away from here. You must be good and obedient, we’ll leave soon."

Jiang Xiaoxiao hugged the child.

Using her warm embrace to soothe the child’s anxious, uneasy heart, finally, his stiff back relaxed.

He gradually snuggled into Jiang Xiaoxiao’s arms.

"Mom, I will be obedient."

His little hands tightly grasped Jiang Xiaoxiao’s sleeve, a longing rose in his heart.

Could he really have a mother too?

Even knowing it was all fake, he couldn’t help but like the tenderness of this fake mother in front of him.

Since he became aware, no one ever told him he had a mother.

He was passed from one person to another.

Some people would say they were his mom, dad, but after witnessing those parents, who would deny him food and lock him in a small dark room, he lost hope in parents.

As he moved from one house to another, he did whatever the adults asked because he wanted to get food to fill his stomach, and he’d try to please the adults and observe their expressions to know whether they were unhappy or happy.

To avoid being beaten or starving.

Now, he could quietly stay in this so-called mother’s arms.

She didn’t punish him, nor did she have any demands, just simply hugging him; he thought it might be the simplest task ever.

"Mom, I’m hungry!"

He was hungry.

Ever since he could remember, he knew he’d always be hungry and never be full.

He knew when adults were in a good mood, they’d fulfill some little requests.

Obviously, this mother seemed to be in a good mood because she didn’t harshly scold him, nor did she glare at him with dark eyes.

Her expression was gentle, her voice sweet and kind.

Just like the mom in his dreams.

Jiang Xiaoxiao nodded, eating your fill is good! Only after eating can you run.

Ten minutes later, they had a sumptuous meal.

And under the plate of a huge meal, she found a note, probably sent by Song Moting.

Jiang Xiaoxiao looked at the child devouring the food, "Eat slowly, don’t rush, if it’s not enough, mom will have them bring more."

She looked at the child with a somewhat complicated expression; this kid had too good an appetite.

He ate two plates of spaghetti, two steaks, and two servings of fruit salad.

For a two-year-old child to eat this much, she was very skeptical if the child’s stomach could handle it.

He looked as if he hadn’t eaten in days.

The child looked up, "Mom, no more, I’m already full from these, but you haven’t eaten, I ate your share. Otherwise, you could order another portion for yourself."

His appropriate display of care showing his understanding, generally women would love such a child.

Jiang Xiaoxiao smiled and shook her head, this child was different from Tang Yuan, Tang Yuan was innocent and pure.

This child in front of her was only two years old, and many children at two neither understand much nor know much; they’re often just babbling as they play with adults at that innocent age.

But the child in front of her was already starting to play mind games with adults.

Silently sad inside, this could only say this child’s life was rough.

It forced him to learn how to interact with adults early on and gain benefits from them, both pitiful and pathetic.

"Mom won’t eat, you eat, if it’s not enough, you must tell me."

Jiang Xiaoxiao comforted the child.

In any case, she was now this child’s nominal mother and had to take up a mother’s responsibility.

Protecting this child was an obligation she had already committed to in her heart, she wouldn’t let this child suffer the dangers and pains Tang Yuan shouldn’t endure.

The child lowered his eyelids, feeling a bit afraid, this mother was too gentle.

But her eyes seemed to see through everything, see through his little thoughts.

It seemed she could understand it all.

Why couldn’t adults just play dumb?

Annoyed, he continued to bury his head in the food.

Never mind, regardless of what this woman thought or planned, he needed to fill his stomach first.

He was still young, just not starving, what did the rest matter to him?

Adults were never good people.

Jiang Xiaoxiao walked out to the balcony, looking through the sliding door at the shadow lurking there.

She opened the door.

Mr. Shi’s mischievous eyes appeared in the room.

The little guy was startled and about to shout.

Jiang Xiaoxiao covered his mouth with her hand.

"It’s alright! Don’t be afraid, it’s an uncle. If you don’t speak or shout, I’ll let go of you, otherwise I must keep your mouth shut, understand?"

Their lives were at stake, no carelessness was allowed.

Song Moting thought to himself, Xiaoxiao was too gentle, she couldn’t scare a child this way.

If this child screamed, it would cause unnecessary trouble.

The child nodded, Jiang Xiaoxiao tried loosening her grip.

The child indeed made no sound, even stood up.

With Jiang Xiaoxiao and Song Moting’s astonishment, he walked into the bathroom behind them, closing the door while advising them.

"Keep your voices down, I won’t eavesdrop on your conversation."

He closed the door with some effort.

Jiang Xiaoxiao laughed in surprise.

This child!

Song Moting couldn’t help but smile too.

God knows, even two-year-olds are crafty now.

"I’ll take you away now, get that child a coat, I’ve already rigged the balcony with gear for a direct drop. Head to the parking lot, there’ll be a car waiting, I’ve activated the timed device.

I’ll create chaos in a moment, you drive away with the child, go to grandparents, and also call Jin Dachuan, they’ll protect you."

Song Moting donned a black coat on Jiang Xiaoxiao, whispering instructions in her ear.

Song Moting didn’t have confidence he could return safely; he grasped tightly onto Jiang Xiaoxiao.

This was his first time without confidence he’d return safely because he needed to eliminate those who knew the truth.

For Jiang Xiaoxiao’s sake, these people had to be silenced.

Mu Feng, Mu Chen, Mu Shaocheng, none of them could be spared.

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