She had asked Lin Lihua before and learnt that his family was too complicated.

No one cared whether he was dead or alive so he was basically on his own.

The most pitiable thing was that he didn't seem to have any friends either.

Turned out there was someone who led a more lonely life than she did.

Due to the doctor's advice about staying by his side, Yun Xuan would drop by often.

...

While she was still deep in thought, the nurse arrived.

Yun Xuan carried her naughty little darling and handed him over. As expected, the unfriendly little thing burst into screams when he felt the unfamiliar presence.

The nurse didn't mind his wails and did a check on him. When she was done, she explained the situation before feeding the little boy medicine. Although he disliked it, he was probably scared of this woman who looked unfriendly and had a weird cap on her head so he didn't spit it out.

"It's nothing serious. I'll give you medicine and you have to make him take it after twelve hours."

"Got it." Yun Xuan took back the little devil and patted his back gently, trying to coax him to sleep.

"You have to be careful and make sure he is warm. Don't let him play with water. It is not serious this time but it's not a good thing for children to keep taking medicine."

"I understand."

Yun Xuan sighed. She didn't think she could trust nannies with her son anymore.

Perhaps she should go back to working online and take care of him herself.

Once the nurse left, Yun Xuan went back to her room. The little boy was yet to sleep.

"Why don't you sleep in mommy's room tonight? I'll sing you a lullaby."

Of course, the little boy wouldn't say anything in response to what she said. But when he saw her tuck him in her bed and sleep beside him, he blabbered happily. He was even happier when Yun Xuan patted his small body, singing a lullaby out of habit. He fell asleep in a few seconds.

…

The next morning, Yun Xuan wanted to speak to Lin Lihua once again. She had just insisted on going back to work the previous day but now, she wanted to ask to work online.

"Haiz… this is the only thing I can do for now. I hope boss doesn't get irritated."

After freshening both of them up and feeding her son, she hailed a cab and went to the Yun mansion.

She didn't want to do this, but she had no other choice at the moment.

...

"Xuanxuan, you are here. It's been long since I last saw you." Madam Yun was pleasantly surprised.

"Hello mother."

She had already made arrangements with Lin Lihua so she could only go straight to the point. "Mother, I have something to do today and cannot bring my son with me. Could you help me look after him for a while? I will pick him up on my way back."

Madam Yun took the tiny boy fondly. "Xuanxuan, what nonsense are you spouting? Feng is my grandson. I would take care of him even if you didn't ask."

Actually, it was Yun Xuan herself who had insisted that she didn't want any help from the Yun family. Madam Yun had wanted to send over a group of servants to her apartment, to help her out in such matters.

Heaven knew that her current financial constraint didn't allow her to afford the highly qualified nannies.

Yun Xuan felt regretful. "Mother, I owe the Yun family too much. I don't want to owe you any more."

At this moment, an intimidating figure with a pair of unfriendly eyes entered the living room. "What kind of deplorable b*stard did you adopt this time, mother?"

The newcomer was Yun Feiwen, Yun Xuan's third foster brother. The two of them were like heaven and hell; they had never gotten along for a second.

Yun Xuan stood from her seat, fuming. "Yun Feiwen, watch your tongue! I will allow you to bully and insult me as you please, but I will not be friendly if you insult my son!"

"Hoho. Turns out it's your son. Tsk… no wonder. Where's the father? Did he jilt you because he can't stand your pretentious nature?"

"That's none of your damn business." Yun Xuan clenched her fists.

"That's enough. Feiwen, this is your nephew. You shouldn't say such unfriendly things."

The man sneered coldly. "Nephew? How many strands of DNA do we share? Your Xuanxuan will never be acknowledged as my sister, and her son will never be my nephew."

Yun Xuan's chest heaved. She had no words to refute his statement. He was being mean, but it was true. He had never acknowledged her as his sister. He spent his whole life picking on her. What would be so different about this time?

Madam Yun glared at her son before looking at Yun Xuan with her habitual doting expression. "Xuanxuan, forget about him. You go do your business; I will take care of Little Feng."

"Yes mother." Yun Xuan took in a deep breath, caressed her son's face a little before walking out.

But she wasn't even five steps away when she heard a pitiful yell.

Her heart clenched and she turned right back. "Baby, stay with grandma a little, okay? Mommy will be back before you know it."

The little boy flailed his arms towards her, crying louder. Yun Xuan took out a candy from her purse and stuffed it in his tiny hands. Like every other child who liked sweet things, he knew what that was from a look. However, he slapped it away, throwing a fit.

"Can that little thing shut up?!" Yun Feiwen growled.

Yun Xuan took a glance at him and chose to keep her peace. "Mother, I will bring him with me."

"But you will be tired…"

"No. How can I be tired?"

In actual fact, being tiresome wasn't the only reason for her to leave him at home most of the time.

But she didn't care for now.

"Mother, goodbye." She turned to leave, coaxing her son.

Madam Yun felt her heart fill with pain when she saw her leave. "Yun Feiwen!"

"What about me, mother?" Yun Feiwen didn't feel remorseful about what he had just done. "Is your desire for a grandchild clouding your judgement?"