Tianyi, sleeping beside her, was woken by her and turned to face her. "What's wrong? Had a nightmare?"
Susu hummed in response, got up, and poured herself a glass of warm water, drinking it all in one go before feeling a little better.
Tianyi got up and came to her side, still yawning. "What's wrong with you tonight? Did something happen?"
Susu didn't know how to tell him, but she wanted to hear his opinion.
"I saw Zhan Jiayi at the studio today."
Tianyi poured her another glass of water and placed his hand on her back, comforting her. "Seeing her shouldn't make you act like you've seen a ghost. She's at most trying to show off."
Susu held the glass he handed her. "It's not her. She's not scary. Whatever she wants is visible in her eyes. She told me something that worried me a lot."
"What is it?"
Susu looked at him, tugged at his sleeve, and asked him to sit down with her. "Xie Zhendong asked Sasha for custody of the child, and Sasha actually gave custody to Xie Zhendong."
Tianyi didn't think it was a big deal. "Xie Zhendong must have had some conditions, and it's not surprising that these conditions made Yang Sasha tempted. Will her child inherit the Xie family in the future?"
"No matter what conditions Xie Zhendong offered, Sasha would never give up custody of that child," Susu said with certainty. "Her love for Yang Sijie is crazy and obsessive! Think about it, she gave up her acting career, married someone like Xie Qining... What was all the bad she did for?"
"For the Xie family's fortune, for fame and status, what else could it be for?" Tianyi asked, confused.
"You underestimate her. It's all for Yang Sijie," Susu leaned on his shoulder and said. "She lives in her own fantasy, doing things for Yang Sijie."
Tianyi asked in disbelief, "She loves Yang Sijie that much? How do you know?"
"From the look in her eyes every time she talks to me. Actually, after Yang Sijie died, she must have gone mad. Her thinking hasn't been normal for a long time." Susu understood that look too well; it was so familiar, she had seen it in Yang Sijie's eyes and Alan's eyes.
She couldn't help but shiver in Tianyi's arms.
"Don't be afraid, I'm here," Tianyi said, hugging her tighter.
Susu calmed down and said, "Xie Zhendong taking custody of the child is like taking her life. She'll go mad and try to kill them. Should I tell them the child's true identity? What if they get hurt by Sasha?"
"Don't overthink it. Do you think Xie Zhendong and Zhan Jiayi are pushovers? They're not easy to deal with either," Tianyi analyzed. "Even if Sasha is crazy, it's not that easy for her to kill both of them. Let's just wait and see for now. If you tell them now, you'll only bring trouble upon yourself."
Tianyi's suggestion that she not say anything made her feel a little more at ease.
But her reason for not wanting to speak was different from Tianyi's. She still remembered her past with Yang Sijie and didn't want to truly kill Yang Sijie back then. Now, she couldn't bear to see Yang Sijie's child get hurt.
That's why her heart was so conflicted.
"Alright, let's sleep," Tianyi said, holding her as they returned to bed, thinking she still had lingering trauma from her past with Yang Sijie.
Susu snuggled against him, hugging him tightly before falling asleep. Her mind finally felt a little less unsettled.
...
Sasha lived alone in the house Xie Zhendong had given her, and for the time being, she didn't have to worry about food or clothing.
But after being separated from Jie Jie, she missed her child every moment, especially in the quiet of the night. Her longing for her child felt like a thousand claws scratching at her heart, causing her immense pain. She could only look at Jie Jie's photos on her phone repeatedly, seeking a sliver of comfort.
With Xie Zhendong and Zhan Jiayi's wedding approaching, Feng Rou still hadn't contacted her, nor had she taken any action to stop the wedding.
She couldn't just sit and wait any longer. She even began to regret signing the agreement to give up custody.
Sasha couldn't find anyone else to help her, so she contacted Yu Wei, who was abroad.
After Yu Wei was released, he returned abroad. To avoid suspicion and to prevent further police attention, Sasha had asked him not to get involved in the pharmaceutical experiments anymore.
He continued to work as a painter abroad. As he had gained some fame, painting was enough to support his life.
On the phone, he could tell Sasha's voice was panicked. He had never seen her so uncomposed.
"Don't worry, Sasha. Even though the child isn't with you, as long as they are well, we can always get them back," Yu Wei comforted her.
She finally couldn't hold back her tears and said, "Can we get them back? Xie Zhendong is more formidable than I thought. What should I do? I can't really lose Jie Jie..."
"I'm coming to find you right now. We'll figure something out together." Yu Wei hung up the phone and immediately booked a flight to Lancheng.
Sasha sent him her new address.
Yu Wei began packing his bags.
He knew why Sasha cared so much about that child and also knew the child's true origin.
Sasha's love for Mr. Yang was persistent, and wasn't he also persistent?
As long as Sasha needed him, he would go all out, even if it meant giving his life for her.
...
Xie Zhendong gave Zhan Jiayi a wedding that shook the entire city. He never expected himself to be so unrestrained.
He considered himself meticulous his entire life, working diligently for the Xie family without doing anything out of line.
When Qining used to act recklessly, he thought Qining was a rebellious son, but now he no longer restrained himself, indulging himself like a young man.
The incredibly romantic wedding venue made Zhan Jiayi extremely excited.
At this moment, she was no longer a woman hidden in the shadows. She could openly hold hands with Xie Zhendong.
Today, all her parents and relatives were present, and everyone was proud of her. No one expected that their ordinary family could produce such a golden phoenix.
Those relatives who used to look down on their family were now fawning over her parents, and her younger brother had become the object of admiration for all the young girls.
Among the guests, one person felt very uneasy. This person was Zhao Jianhua.
He truly didn't expect that the woman he had rejected could become Xie Zhendong's official wife. If he had known this earlier, he should have gathered more leverage against her.
Now, seeing this woman climb the ladder, he couldn't gain any benefits and had to obediently give a generous gift. This made him extremely unhappy.
His wife, Zhang Yuyun, nodded and greeted acquaintances beside him. Seeing his absentmindedness, she nudged him with her elbow. "What are you thinking about? Are you reluctant to see her officially married?"
Zhao Jianhua snapped back to reality and stopped her. "You're being overly sensitive again. I've changed completely. I prioritize family now, as you know."
Zhang Yuyun shifted slightly, naturally breaking free from his touch, and said with a smile, "Let's see how long you can keep this up. It's not that easy for me and our sons to forgive you."