Chapter 268: Concern

e she was just protecting herself.Zhuo Yu'an watched her smile from the spectator seats, approval shining in his eyes. Last night's encounter seemed to have drawn them closer, but Shu Tinglan avoided...Does it really matter about the pendant Of course not, what matters is her. It was the only thing she ever gave him. But it seems like he got it all wrong, and now she's upset.

When the pendant was thrown to him by Shu Tinglan with force, it fell onto the stone steps.

With a sharp crack, the pendant shattered into two pieces.

That shattering sound was like a sharp knife, instantly piercing both of their hearts.

Shu Tinglan walked away without looking back.

Zuo Yu'an squatted down and carefully picked up the pendant. Looking at the pendant that was split in half in his hand, he felt that this wasn't a good omen at all.

Xiao Xin watched Lawyer Shu get in the car with a grim expression, feeling a little worried. Although Lawyer Shu was usually cold and serious, he rarely truly got angry and wouldn't easily reveal his emotions. This must be how angry he was to have lost control.

Shu Tinglan was actually more angry at herself. She felt dazed and confused the moment he pulled her into his arms, and she instinctively took that useless pendant from him. All of it made her furious with herself.

"Mr. Shu, should we take Mom Xu home first" Xiaoxin had to speak up because the driver had asked several times where they were going.

Shu Tinglan then came to his senses and said, "Okay, let's send Mrs. Xu home first." He also slowly retracted the thoughts that had almost scattered just now.

On the way to Xu Mu's house, Shu Tinglan reiterated to her: "Don't do such extreme things next time. This time you were lucky. The court didn't take care of you, otherwise they would have arrested you and charged you with obstructing official duties. What would you have done"

She intentionally spoke seriously to scare Mrs. Xu.

Xu's mother is still dizzy now, full of promises that she will never do anything foolish again.

“I'm afraid this case will drag on and on. I already had many lawyers help me before, but nothing came of it. My health isn't good, and I don't know if I can live to see the day Xu Wei is released from prison. His father didn't."

"Lawyer Shu, our whole family's hope is pinned on you. Please help us." Mrs. Xu would get very emotional every time she said this, her mood swinging wildly today and leaving her feeling utterly defeated.

Shu Tinglan just nodded and said nothing.

This case, all the visits and investigations that needed to be done in the early stage are completed. Next, we will focus our energy on writing the appeal letter and submitting the supplementary materials to the procuratorate for results.

For the prosecutor's office to accept this case, it is crucial how the complaint is written and whether the supporting materials are sufficient.

"That victim back then was a young mother, wasn't she Did you ever get in touch with her family" Shu Tinglan reined in his emotions and threw himself into work.

“I went to look for her from time to time, but every time I saw her family, they were emotionally agitated and scolded me away. For the past few years, I haven't gone back anymore. Ah, it's a pitiful person, she was murdered when her child was only 5 years old. That damned murderer deserves to die a terrible death.” Xu’s mother said indignantly.

"Are you still living in the original house I'd like to visit." The case needs an appeal, and it requires the original effective judgment which is in the hands of the victim's family. If the court retries the case later, the victim's family also needs to be present. So this trip is a must.

"That area was demolished a long time ago, they moved to a nearby complex. And her husband remarried afterwards, he may not be willing to cooperate." As Xu's mother spoke, she sent the current address of the victim's family to Shu Tinglan.

After seeing Xu Mu off, it was already evening. She and Xiao Xin returned to the hotel.

Yi Muyang had already reserved a table at the hotel restaurant for her. Xiao Xin, being considerate, didn't want to be a third wheel. She claimed to be too tired and went back to her room to rest, but in reality, she was ordering takeout.

Shutinglan just went along with her and had dinner with Yimu Yang at the hotel restaurant.

After a busy day, one feels quite tired and not very talkative. However, when with Yi Muyang, one feels very at ease. Just as we were about to finish our meal, Auntie Liu sent a video call. The two little ones wanted to say hello to her and Uncle Yi.

"Mom, when are you and Uncle Yi coming back"

She was away on business for a while, Shu Xiaohua missed her very much and pouted with teary eyes.

Shu Xiaonian was relatively calm. He quietly watched his mother on the screen. In fact, he also missed her very much, but as a man, he had to hold it in and not show it.

Seeing them, Shu Tinglan's heart softened. No matter how hard the work outside was, it was all worthwhile.

"Mommy will be back in three days. Have you all been good and listened to Auntie Liu at home"

"We behaved ourselves, and grandma even took us to the amusement park. It was just that Shu Xiaonian cried at the amusement park."

"Huh Why is big brother crying"

He said the playground was very fun and wanted to bring his mother here. Shu Xiaohua said in a milky voice.

Shu Xiaonian thought her sister was wrong. He cried that day because his sister accidentally bumped his eye, and it hurt so much that tears came out. A real man doesn't cry.

Shu Tinglan's nose tingled with emotion. The children's love for you is truly unconditional. They want to give you the tastiest things first, and share anything fun they encounter with you immediately. The love they return to you far surpasses what you give them.

She loves children so much!

Yi Muyang also in front of the camera, saw Shu Tinglan's eyes were a little red, could not help but smile, rubbed her head, and smiled to the children on the phone >

“Mom is such a crybaby.”

Two little kids found the description very novel, haha laughed.

“Mom is a crybaby!”

"Where am I crying" She never cried in front of the children, you know.

But they made such a fuss that the sadness that had just appeared instantly vanished. After chatting with the children and finishing dinner, he hung up the video and went back to his room.

Having learned from last night's experience, tonight, when Shu Tinglan was taking a shower, Yi Muyang went to the hotel gym and did a few sets of exercises to avoid it. When he returned to the room, Shu Tinglan had finished showering, put on her pajamas, and leaned against the headboard writing materials.

Yi Muyang came up from the gym shower, so the ambiguous atmosphere was avoided.

The lights were off, and the two of them lay in separate beds, unable to sleep, each lost in their own thoughts.

"Tinglan, my flight tomorrow morning has to leave earlier. There's a match at the club tomorrow."

"Great!"

The passage between the two beds was actually quite narrow. Yi Muyang gently reached out and took hold of Shu Tinglan's hand on this side.

How could he possibly have no thoughts at all This was the woman he loved, and he couldn't wait to hold her in his arms and kiss her passionately, doing what they had dreamed about countless times.

The past two nights have been about self-control only, because I love her and respect her. I know she's not ready yet.

Holding hands across the air, Shu Tinglan could feel the heat in his palm. Several times, she felt that Yi Muyang only needed a slight effort to pull her over. She also thought he would do so, and her heart was quite nervous.less of what happens to Gu Ruandong in the future, the moment he confessed his feelings was at least determined and courageous.And what about him Does he have that courage and convictionRuan Ruan sudd...