Chapter 2

When I pulled my daughter away, disbelief was written all over her face.

I didn't try to soothe her, silently listening to her cries behind me.

Felix gently comforted her.

"Don't cry, don't cry. Maybe Mom's not feeling well. I'll go check on her, " he said softly.

"Be good, okay?"

My daughter sniffled and nodded.

Just as I was about to close the bedroom door, Felix pushed his way in.

I noticed a message suddenly appear on his phone: "Want to come to my place tonight?"

Felix didn't seem to notice, his brow furrowed with concern as he leaned closer.

"What's the matter, Qingqing?"

I lowered my gaze to avoid his eyes and spoke directly.

"I saw the message pop up on your phone."

Then, right in front of him, I grabbed his phone, unlocked it, and placed it in front of him.

"You should reply soon. Don't keep them waiting. You need to reassure them."

A flash of panic crossed Felix's face, but he quickly tossed his phone aside to show loyalty.

"Right now, my top priority is making my Qingqing happy. As for anyone else, I don't know them."

As he spoke, his lips moved closer, a hint of desire in his eyes.

"Qingqing... "

He held me firmly, preventing any escape, a smile curling at the corner of his mouth as he whispered in my ear.

"I knew you wouldn't want to let me go... "

His head nestled against my neck, and suddenly, there was a loud knock on the door from outside.

"Daddy, Mommy, I don't feel well... "

Felix's eyes cleared immediately, and he opened the door, asking anxiously, "What's wrong, Nian Nian?"

Our daughter was curled up on the floor, clutching her stomach, and she spoke in German, "Daddy, I pretended to have a stomachache so we could leave."

"You said we'd go visit Aunt Renee today, so I thought... "

Her voice wasn't lowered, and tears brimmed in her eyes.

It was the first time I witnessed her acting skills so expertly. If I didn't understand, I'd be in a panic too.

Felix quickly grasped the situation, his expression urgent.

"Don't worry, Daddy will take you to the hospital."

He carried her in his arms and turned to me.

"You stay home and wait for us."

Our daughter looked at me, crying while nestled in Felix's arms.

"Mommy... "

I stepped forward, gently stroking her face, speaking softly.

"Don't be afraid, Mommy will be here waiting for you."

Her eyes brightened instantly, and she nodded before Felix took her out.

A while later, I saw through the window my lively daughter holding hands with an equally spirited Felix.

There was no sign of illness or urgency.

I turned away, biting my lip to stop myself from crying.

I understood they wouldn't be coming home tonight.

I tried to stay rational, contacting the visa office about traveling to Germany.

Since I had traveled there several times, the visa office replied quickly.

As long as I brought all the necessary documents, I could leave in about half a month.

After confirming the details, I shut down the computer and smiled at my reflection in the small mirror in front of me.

"Just half a month until I can go home. I should feel happy."