Lin Xiangwan clung to his arm, unwilling to let go, as if once she did, his heart would never return.
"Wanwan, why are you acting more and more like a child? You should know there are things that can't be explained over the phone!" Qin Muchuan rubbed her head to soothe her, "I said, once things are taken care of, I will come back immediately. It won't take long!"
Lin Xiangwan gazed at him dumbly, repeating her earlier plea, "Can't you just not go?"
"Wanwan..." He called her name emphatically, as if she was being unreasonable.
Lin Xiangwan released his hand, holding back her heartache, "Alright, go, but come back as soon as possible!"
"Alright, don't worry, I promise!" Qin Muchuan leaned in to kiss her forehead before standing up.
He turned to their children and reminded them, "Tongtong, Ranran, remember to behave and leave with Mommy soon, okay?"
Not understanding their father's intent and oblivious to their mother's worry, the two children nodded happily.
