Her heart was heavily struck by something, and something unspeakable surged up inside her. Biting her lower lip, she finally shoved his shoulder away fiercely:

"Si Yuheng, prepare to die!"

She said, jumping out of bed, swinging the door of the ward open, and hurriedly fleeing.

On the hospital bed, Si Yuheng clutched his left shoulder in pain, muttering a curse: "F-UCK..."

Though cursing, the tight frown on his face slowly relaxed, and he managed to pull out a satisfied smile at the corner of his lips.

At the moment Sweetheart jumped off the bed, he saw with his own eyes the blush rising on her cheeks.

As the door moved, a subordinate who had just seen Liang Anya leave entered: "Hall Master..."

"What’s going on?" Si Yuheng, seeing the subordinate hesitating to speak, frowned.

The subordinate said, "Several Principals in China just called in. They are very worried about the Hall Master’s affairs in China and urge you to return as soon as possible. If you don’t comply, they might fly to China personally to bring you back..."

Si Yuheng’s face turned grim. After pondering for a moment, he eventually squinted his eyes deeply: "Book the tickets. This week, back to the country. Tell those old fossils to stop pushing."

"Yes." The subordinate answered happily, the Hall Master finally agreed to return home.

Just about to leave the ward when the Hall Master’s expression suddenly grew a bit stern, he instructed, "Invite Miss Liang’s father over."

***

Liang Tao had set up arrangements for his precious grandson and arrived at the hospital by nighttime.

The Beiming Hall subordinate guided him to the Hall Master’s ward and respectfully said, "Mr. Liang, please."

Liang Tao looked at the man in the ward, his face showing a slight reaction.

If it were before, he was so at odds with Si Yuheng that he wouldn’t even bother speaking a word.

But the kidnapping of Anya diminished his anger inexplicably.

Maybe upon seeing Si Yuheng single-handedly rescue his daughter, or perhaps seeing him injured for her.

He stepped into the ward: "Your subordinate said you had matters to discuss, speak."

Si Yuheng wasted no time and stated clearly: "I will take Anya and Xiaoxiao to A Country."

Liang Tao’s initially calm demeanor almost erupted: "Impossible! I will not let them go with you!"

This time, Si Yuheng was resolute and left no room for negotiation: "Impossible must become possible. The two of them are returning to A Country with me."

You—" Liang Tao, enraged, was about to go to the next room to discharge his daughter when he heard a cold voice from behind:

"Unless Uncle wishes for them to die."

Liang Tao halted: "What do you mean?"

"Uncle is aware, the one who kidnapped Anya this time is my enemy, meaning that person knows about Anya’s mother-daughter relationship with me. It’s unsure if there’ll be another attempt. Only with me is it safest."

Liang Tao remained silent for a long time, an expression of inner conflict on his face.

Si Yuheng was right.

That person is dangerous and already knows about Anya and Xiaoxiao’s close relationship with Si Yuheng. Uncaught this time, they might use Anya’s mother and daughter as threats against Si Yuheng...

Time ticked by moment by moment.

After several minutes, Liang Tao clenched his fist: "Fine, but once that person is captured, you must let Anya and Xiaoxiao return."

Si Yuheng shrugged: "As long as she is willing. I won’t force it."

**

"Daddy! Are you sure you got it right? You’re letting me and Xiaoxiao go with him to A Country?"

Liang Anya’s shocked voice echoed in the living room.

Could Daddy have been cursed or bewitched by Si Yuheng?

Liang Jue was stunned too.

Liang Tao knew his daughter would react this way, yet his tone remained firm: "That’s right, you must go with Xiaoxiao."

He explained the reason.

Liang Anya was silent for a while, dazed by it all, only to stubbornly say: "No, I would rather be kidnapped again than go back with him!"

"Nonsense! What foolishness!" Liang Tao scolded, then sighed: "His enemy knows both your and Xiaoxiao’s identities. What if they trouble you again? Daddy doesn’t want you to leave, but right now, there’s no choice. Staying with him offers protection, which eases my mind."

Liang Anya was on the verge of tears, pleading: "Daddy, don’t you want me and Xiaoxiao anymore..."

She never imagined that one day Daddy would personally ask her to go with Si Yuheng to A Country!

The situation shifted so quickly, she was caught off guard!

Liang Tao was helpless: "How could Daddy not want you? But if something happens to you, regret will come too late. How could I face your late mother?"

"But..."

"Anya, Daddy makes sense. Until they catch the kidnapper, being with Si Yuheng is much safer. Plus, Daddy mentioned that Si Yuheng promised, once the person is found, you can return whenever you wish." Liang Jue interrupted her.

Can that man’s words be trusted? What if he changes his mind?

But seeing Daddy and Brother’s expectant eyes, Liang Anya found herself speechless.

She knew Dad’s decision was even harder.

Even without considering herself, she had to think about Xiaoxiao’s security...

This time, the enemy grabbed her, but what if next time, it’s Xiaoxiao?

After a few seconds, she turned away and silently returned to her room.

...

Seeing his sister return to her room, Liang Jue looked at his father: "Daddy, have you really made up your mind?"

Just days ago, Liang Tao hated Si Yuheng intensely, yet now he was entrusting Anya and her daughter to him.

Liang Tao nodded: "For now, it’s all we can do." After a pause, he looked at the door to his daughter’s room: "Also, I trust Si Yuheng shouldn’t treat them poorly."

Liang Jue said no more.

***

A week later, Liang Anya, with Xiaoxiao, boarded a plane to A Country.

The decision to go to A Country was like a whirlwind, leaving her feeling disoriented even while boarding.

Before boarding, Liang Tao and his son said their goodbyes to her.

Si Yuheng stood quietly at the boarding gate with several subordinates, watching the family of three.

Liang Tao, after speaking to his daughter, kissed his precious grandson, calmed his emotions, then looked at Si Yuheng: "In the coming days, please take good care of Anya and Xiaoxiao."

Once hating this man deeply, but now relying on him for Anya and Xiaoxiao’s care, Liang Tao’s tone softened considerably.

Si Yuheng walked over, holding Little Meatball in one arm, and with his other hand, gently and securely grasped Liang Anya’s hand.

"With me, no one dares harm them."

These words eased Liang Tao’s mind, allowing him to control his deep reluctance as much as possible.

***

The plane climbed above the clouds.

The journey from China to A Country commenced.

In first class, Liang Anya gazed at the cotton candy-like layers of clouds through the skylight, slowly regaining her composure, yet waves of nervousness still washed over her.