On Xie Suzhi's refined and handsome face, the look of surprise gradually deepened.
"Ningning, you... what did you just call me?"
"Father." Shen Ningning blinked her large, tear-filled eyes, her voice thick with emotion. "Second Uncle was right. We shouldn't punish our family for past mistakes."
Teardrops clung to the little girl's long lashes as she looked at the faint silver strands in Xie Suzhi's hair.
Her eyes were rimmed with red, and her soft, delicate voice was thick with emotion. "Father, from now on, our family will live a good life together."
Ecstatic joy flooded Xie Suzhi's sharp eyes.
His eyes grew red with relief, and he pulled the little girl into his arms.
"Ningning..." Overcome with joy, Xie Suzhi's fingers trembled and tears streamed down his face. "My good daughter, you're finally back."
Not far away,
Xie Ming'an and Second Master Xie stood under a covered walkway, watching the scene unfold.
Their eyes grew moist as they were overcome with emotion.
