"Don''t forget your promise" Mu Sheng whispered in Yan Shu''s ear as he brought his lips near to her ears. His hot breath blew on to her ears which made her shiver.  She clutched his shirt unconsciously. She felt her face is burning hot.

    Suddenly Yan Shu felt something is traveling inside her shirt. She looked down to see what it is. She saw Mu Sheng''s hot palm traveling inside her shirt. Her whole face turned beet red color. She slapped his hand.

    "Mind your actions Mr.Chen." She said as she pushed his hand away.

    Mu Sheng chuckled at her reaction. Seeing her red face which has an angry scowl he got a sudden urge to bite her.

    Suddenly his little brother came into action indicating that he wants to eat meat. He wanted to eat her again. But he had to control himself because elders are there in the house he can''t do anything to her and top of that San Renji is displeased with him if he does anything dirty he will be kicked out of his own house. So has to be in his limits.

    And also Mu Sheng behaved like a beast last night. Which left Yanshu in a lot of pain. It looked like she will take at least three days to recover. He can''t take her when she is in pain. He had some self-consciousness.

    Sigh.....

    No one understands the struggle of a married man.

    With those thoughts, he sighed. He grabbed her waist and pulled her closer to him. His initial anger is dissipated now. This woman in his arms only knows how to tame him. He smiled and turned around to walk inside.

    But they both found Old Man Chen standing behind them.  Yan Shu is embarrassed. Her face twirled to scarlet red color. She tried to remove Mu Sheng''s hand which is on her waist.  But his grip on her waist turned tighter than before.  He refused to let her go. No matter what whoever they face he will not let go of her. So what if he is his grandpa?

    Yan Shu started struggling to break free from his grip. But he didn''t allow her to leave. Old Man Chen give an awkward cough which made her even more embarrassed. Her face turned red like a ripe tomato.

    She lowered her head as she stopped struggling and started acting obediently.

    Old Man Chen cleared his throat and said: "Shu''er go inside grandfather had something to talk with Mu Sheng".

    Yan Shu nodded at him and walked inside and sat in front of her parents.

    "Yan Shu, what happened? Why did he react like that?" Sara asked worriedly.

    "Mu Sheng lost his mom and dad in an accident. But it is a murder. To the outside world, it''s an accident. He is trying to find the culprit from the day they died. But he still didn''t find them. Since grandpa Chen suddenly brought this topic he is triggered. But he is fine now." She said.

    Everyone fell silent the moment she said those words. No one spoke. They thought even the Chen Family had some secrets in their closets which looked calm on the outside.

    " Yan Shu, at least you should inform us about your decisions. After all, we are your parents. " San Renji said. His tone sounded normal but it sounded dangerous. She can detect anger, sadness, and helplessness from his voice. It had a mixture of emotions. Yan Shu felt conflicted.

    "Dad..."

    "If you don''t think us as your parents it''s fine. We won''t bother you " Renji said as he cut Yan Shu''s words.

    " Dad... Don''t say those words, please.

    You are the only family I had and will have.

    Only you guys know what kind of past I faced and what I have gone through.

    I never felt secure with anyone after experiencing that hell until I met you guys. I felt like I am living with my own father, mother, and brother.

    You don''t know what kind of impact you guys have in my life. I never treated you like my foster family. I treated you like my biological parents. Do you know I removed my mask in front of you only?

    I wished God that if you are my biological parents I would have spent more time with you. I would have a lot of happy memories. I would have experienced your love.

    I used to feel jealous of Kai because he got to spend more time with you. That''s why I used to pick on him. But I loved him a lot. He even made me forget my brother, Lu Xing Yan.

    I know you guys will be angry at me for not telling you about my marriage. I wished to tell you but I''m scared that you might reject him. So I thought it would be better to take things slowly and let nature take its course.

    Because I don''t want to lose you guys just for him. And I don''t want to lose him for you. Maybe I''m selfish, that''s why I want every one of you in my life.

    I just got myself a happy and complete family. If I lose anyone I will be broken again.

    Just don''t separate me again from you." Yan Shu said deeply.

    She went near them pushed away Kai from his seat and nestled in Renji''s embrace as she sat beside him like an abandoned puppy.

    Renji didn''t believe his ears. He knows how did Yan Shi treats them and her feelings towards him. But she never opened up to them.

    A smile crept on his face. Both Sara and Kai are equally shocked like Renji.  A smile grew on their faces.

    Renji couldn''t resist his daughter''s cute cuddle. He placed his hand on the back and started rubbing it. But he felt Yan Shu''s shoulders are trembling which showed them that she is crying. He felt pained.

    "Shu''er dad doesn''t want to abandon you. He will not abandon you no matter what. But dad wants best for you. That brat is just not trustworthy.

    As you said your past is your biggest obstacle. That past is still haunting you. We don''t know when those people will strike at you. So we need a person who can protect you at any time. We need assurance that you will be safe. I don''t want to worry about you. I want you to be happy. I want you to spend your life happily. We accept him if you love him. But we can''t accept him if he failed to protect you. I can''t take a gamble on you. Because he failed to protect you.

    We understand he loves you more than anyone in the world but love is not the only thing that is needed for you. You have an ample number of people who can love you.

    He does not need it if you want a person to love you. But you need a person who can protect you all the while.

    The day you met us you never eyed for San family wealth. You never schemed for it. When we tried to give you money for your expenses you never took it. You earned every single cent on your own. You treated the things that don''t belong to you like trash." Renji removed his hands from her and cupped her face with both hands and placed a kiss on her forehead. His eyes are oozing with warmth. His whole face is relaxed his face only gave off the feeling of gentleness.

    "You are the precious gem we found accidentally. And I won''t sit still if anything happens to this gem. No matter what you will be the second love of my life. I will never leave you alone. Papa loves you Shu''er than anyone." Tears formed in Yan Shu''s eyes as she looked at his sincere love towards her.

    She felt like she will never find anyone like him. She never experienced father love. She experienced father love until she is only seven. But she didn''t have many interactions with her father because he used to be away most of the time due to work.  But Renji is different. He and his family are with her the whole time. She felt secured. The whole time. The San family is the most secured place to her.