CHAPTER 29: 026 SELF-IMPOSED TRAP

Yun Ya was momentarily stunned, then soon chuckled softly, lowering his gaze to hide the scorn.

Kang Jinse, with a slap, tumbled backward, her high heels twisting, and she fell harshly to the ground, hair disheveled and in extreme disarray.

She was utterly bewildered, ears ringing, the left side of her cheek burning hot.

In just half a day’s time, she had been slapped by two people, on the same side of her face, no less.

Humiliation, resentment, and grievance—all these emotions interwove in her eyes, yet ultimately settled into a pool of calm. Biting her lips until they bled, the taste of iron spreading in her mouth, she conjured up a cold smile.

"Brother Shen... what did I do wrong? Why did you hit me?" She looked up, her voice laced with injustice.

Yun Shen stood tall and imposing, looking down from above, his handsome face devoid of any clear emotion, leaving an intimidating impression.

"Better rein in your little tricks, or as easily as I can raise you up, I can also destroy you. Kang Jinse, do not test my limits. It’s not your place to defame Yun Shen’s daughter."

It’s not your place to defame Yun Shen’s daughter...

Yun Ya’s heart suddenly skipped a beat, as if pricked by a needle, a sharp pain rippling through.

Fists clenched tightly, her eyes soon rippled lightly, hazy and resplendent, dark and shiny.

Sarcastic and disdainful.

Kang Jinse was briefly stunned, then immediately crawled on her knees to grab Yun Shen’s trouser leg, "Brother Shen, this is all a misunderstanding, I was wrong about Yun Ya, please, you must believe me... ."

Yun Shen kicked her aside and turned away indifferently, "Kang Jinse, you have deeply disappointed me. Just leave."

With those words, he walked towards the stairs, leaving no room for sentimentality.

As he passed by Yun Ya, he halted, turning his gaze to the quiet girl who seemed almost invisible.

This was the first time he seriously looked at his biological daughter. Since her birth, along with Yun Miao, due to some unspoken reasons, he had never paid attention to these twins, not even once holding them.

Suddenly, he remembered a few days ago, Yun Ya clinging to his trouser leg, sweetly calling him daddy, those looking-up eyes causing a momentary daze...

The absentmindedness lasted only for a moment before his eyes regained their usual undisturbed indifference.

"You did well today. Get some good rest," he said, then strode away.

After Yun Shen vanished at the entrance of the stairs, Kang Jinse got up, glaring at Yun Ya with venomous eyes reminiscent of a poisonous snake, as if ready to pounce and tear her enemy to shreds the next moment.

Yun Ya lifted her gaze, a sweet smile on her face, her delicate features glowing like a little angel under the splendid lights—pure, lovely, holy and unblemished.

Yet such a smile deeply provoked Kang Jinse, who bit down hard on her teeth, holding back the urge to rush up and tear her apart, her lips curling into a blood-tinged, vengeful smile.

"Ji Yunya, very well, you just wait," she hissed.

A dull ache radiated from her abdomen, causing her to frown slightly and her cheeks to pale, but she refused to show any weakness in front of her enemy. Taking a step, she felt a sharp pain in her ankle.

Her foot was twisted.

She took off her high heels and carried them, straightening her back, limping out of the living room.

Yun Ya’s eyes shimmered, then finally settled like a calm lake as she turned to head upstairs.

"Little Miss, what happened?" As soon as she entered Yun Miao’s room, Ji Die eagerly asked, pulling on Yun Ya’s arm.

She had heard the commotion downstairs and could hardly contain her glee. That despicable Kang Jinse finally got what she deserved—it was so satisfying.

Sitting on the balcony floor, building with blocks, Yun Miao seemed to sense something and gently turned his head to look over.

Thus, those clear eyes sparkled as if a beam of light had plunged in, scattering fine, glistening ripples.

Discarding the toy in his hand, he ran quickly to Yun Ya and threw his arms around her in an embrace.

His heart brimmed with joy at seeing his sister, expressing it without any reservation.

Yun Ya gently patted his back.

Her Miaomiao always touched her heart like this.

"It’s nothing but self-imposed constraints, Aunt Die, don’t get too happy too soon," she said lightly, taking Yun Miao to wash up.

Yes, don’t be too happy too soon. Her premature exposure would only provoke Kang Jinse’s crazy retaliation. If you don’t remove the roots, the weeds will grow back with the spring breeze...

Now, she had only a clever brain, yet no means to protect herself; still, she had to protect Miaomiao.

At the tender age of five, surrounded by enemies and dangers on all sides, her veins pumped with blood that was excited and agitated.

Starting over, she would plan every step. The hatred, the tears of her past life, Miaomiao, and her life—she would take her revenge by her own hand!

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Stepping out of the villa, the night wind struck, causing Kang Jinse to shiver subconsciously.

Driving off Panshan Road, when she waited at the red light, a severe pain struck her belly.

Feeling discomfort below, as if something warm was trickling down her legs, she subconsciously lifted her skirt to take a look, only to be so frightened that she nearly fell to pieces.

"Ah..." Her fingers trembled as she dialed a number.

"Hello... Is this the emergency services...?"

——

"Both of you stand still! Whoever moves first will get a spanking," Zhuang Xiyue, holding a belt, yelled sternly at the two brothers standing obediently against the wall.

Yan Song pouted, looked up at the sky, with an air of defiance.

Yan Ke sniffed, a picture of misery.

"You’re really turning the world upside down. If I don’t discipline you today, what will you do next, tear the roof off?" Zhuang Xiyue was so angry she couldn’t stand it, wishing just for once the brothers would give her a break. Yan Ke used to be such a well-behaved child, but now he was being led astray by Yan Song.

"Momma... it was Gege who hit me first. I... I wuwu..." Yan Ke said plaintively.

Zhuang Xiyue softened her tone, "Gege, you’ve always been the good one. Mom believes you, but next time, no matter the reason, you must tell Mom first. If a dog bites you, are you gonna bite back?"

Yan Song’s face turned black in an instant. What did his mom mean by that? Was he being compared to a dog?

Yan Ke’s tears turned to laughter, and he darted a glance at Yan Song, "Gege is a dog..."

Yan Song turned and glared at him fiercely, "If I’m a dog, then you’re a little puppy."

Yan Ke, pretending to be terrified, suddenly threw himself into Zhuang Xiyue’s arms, "Wuwu... Gege is so mean."

Zhuang Xiyue gave Yan Song a stern look, "Can’t you speak nicely? Why do you have to scare your brother? Stand properly, and until you learn, you’ll stand until dawn," she said, before turning to leave with Yan Ke in her arms.

Yan Ke lay on Zhuang Xiyue’s shoulder, sticking his tongue out at Yan Song, mischievously cute.

Yan Song shook his fist at him, you little rascal, getting all cocky for nothing.