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Her eyes were exceptionally clear, her face exuded pure innocence, a stark contrast to the precocious and astute Xie Zhiyao—it was like comparing two entirely different beings.
Ye Manrong thought she would always love Xie Zhiyao the most, the child she had raised for many years, sacrificing her career and devoting herself wholeheartedly, as if Xie Zhiyao were carved from the same mold as herself.
But it wasn't until she truly met Qian Sisi that she understood what blood being thicker than water meant.
Even though Qian Sisi knew nothing, when her bewildered eyes looked her way, Ye Manrong distinctly felt her heart tremble!
She was somewhat panicked, a multitude of uncertainties rising in her mind.
She even regretted not having gone to see Qian Sisi in person before deciding to have her replace Xie Zhiyao in marrying Bai Cheng'an.
Her life, always composed and calm, this was the first time in many years that she couldn't see clearly what her heart desired.
