"Xinghe, you should stop doing this to yourself. Having a past is not a crime.", the man said, loosening his tie, "You had a relationship before me. Big deal? You were emotionally attached to him. You were brave enough to love. As long as your past doesn't affect your present, I won't say a word. And what kind of a boyfriend would I be if I keep poking you about it? About your past relationships.
"Your comfort, your smiles and your safety. I am responsible for all of that. Not your sorrows. Or the tears.
"I have one task. To love you. Like no one ever could. And I believe I am fulfilling that responsibility of mine pretty well?", the man raised his brows with a grin across his lips.
"You are.", the girl could feel a lump forming in her throat, tears already flowing down her eyes, "Mom told me about your silly request at the hospital. How could you, Yuan?"
"Wait... You are already addressing her as 'Mom'?"