Chapter 2044: 2044

Her voice was shaky . She was evidently frightened .

Shen Luo’an was taken aback . He quickly crouched down and grabbed her by the arm . “What did you say?”

Manting gasped and shrank back with a jerk . Tears ran down her face and her body was shaking as she shouted, “I’m sorry, I’m sorry, I was wrong! Please, Uncle, let me go . I’ll never dare to steal again!”

Her voice was tinged with remorse and guilt .

Shen Luo’an felt a biting pain in his heart .

He stared at her in disbelief . His heart ached for her .

Shen Manting was almost on her knees, pleading profusely .

“That’s enough!”

Shen Luo’an shouted at her in frustration . Then, he pulled her close and held her in a tight embrace .

Shen Manting was stunned and couldn’t help quivering .

“That’s enough, that’s enough…”

Shen Luo’an’s voice was shaking with indescribable despair .

He buried his face in her collarbone and muttered in a trembling voice, “I’ve had enough, Manting . I’m sorry, I’m sorry, I’m so sorry…”

Shen Manting was baffled . She didn’t know how to respond .

However, she was comforted by the warmth emanating from the man holding her close . Her initial fear and panic dissipated .

She was overcome with emotion and felt an inexplicable ache in her heart .

Yet, logical reason soon took over .

She gently nudged him away . “Uncle…”

Shen Luo’an released her from his grip and stared at her blank expression . He stood up and said, “Get up, I’ll take you home . ”

Take me… home?

Shen Manting was frightened . She pushed Shen Luo’an away and shouted, “Uncle, I…”

“Don’t call me Uncle!” Shen Luo’an raised his voice .

He turned around to see Shen Manting looking back at him fearfully .

He felt sorry for her and lowered his voice, coaxing her softly, “Come to the ward with me first . We’ll let the doctor examine you . ”

Shen Manting looked around her .

She was surrounded by various medical equipment in the room . Many around her were wearing hospital gowns .

The pungent smell of medicine and disinfectant permeated the air .

Shen Manting suddenly panicked and burst into tears . She cried, “Did I fall sick again? Is the head doctor angry at me?”

Shen Luo’an held her hands in his and slowly rose to his feet .

Then, he broke down in tears .

He covered his face with his hand and sobbed quietly .

Soon, Shen Luo’an led Shen Manting through the crowd and left the room .

Shen Manting remained silent . She was trailing behind Shen Luo’an, sobbing .

“Stop crying,” Shen Luo’an whispered . Then, he pulled her close with one hand . “I’ll take you for a check-up first . Just answer any questions the doctor asks . Do you understand?”

Shen Manting stared at him blankly and nodded . She sniffled and replied, “Yes, I understand . ”

Shen Luo’an picked up his mobile phone and called Shen Zhilie .

“Did you find her?”

As soon as he hung up, he heard an old man’s voice .

Shen Manting turned in the direction of the voice to see a kindly man walking toward them .

He was carrying a child and looked about fifty or sixty years old .

Shen Longyue was shocked to see Shen Manting . He was choked with emotion . “This is great news . You’ve finally woken up!”

Shen Yuexiao saw Shen Manting with her eyes open for the first time . He looked at her curiously and hesitated for a moment before uttering, “Mommy?”

When Shen Manting heard the child calling out for his mother, she looked around, feeling confused . Then, her gaze landed on Shen Luo’an . She stared at him in astonishment and exclaimed, “You… you’re a woman?”

But… but…

He had stubble on his chin and a visible lump in his throat . There was no way he could have been the child’s mother!