Both Tang Tang and Su Xiajing had a clear goal that day, and neither intended to leave empty-handed.
"I'm sure you've already guessed why we're here, so I won't beat around the bush."
Su Xiajing pressed her advantage, leaving no room for refusal as she went straight to the point. "Tangtang told me you've kept refusing to let her call you her godmother. I imagine you're worried about us, her parents, and that I wouldn't accept it."
Seeing how decisive she was, Tang Xia didn't hide her concerns. "Yes, that is one of my worries."
"But more importantly, I don't think what happened was that serious. Tangtang just took an ordinary tumble. Even if I hadn't caught her, she would have been fine."
"Besides, anyone would have lent a hand. I just happened to be there."
"Tangtang thanked me right then, and her brothers thanked me too. Now you've brought all these gifts today... That's more than enough. There's no need to make me her godmother."
As she spoke, Tang Xia unconsciously looked over at Tang Tang.
Tang Tang happened to be looking her way too, hoping she would agree.
Their eyes met.
Tang Xia paused, feeling strangely guilty.
After saying all that to turn them down, she felt an odd sense of disappointment.
Why?
She seemed to have a real connection with this child.
Lately, whenever she saw the adorable Tang Tang, she always thought of the daughter she had lost.
If that child were still alive, would she play with her brother the way Tang Tang did?
"If..."
Tang Xia added, "If Tangtang likes it here, she can come over to play anytime. There's no need for anything else."
"Yes, there is."
Su Xiajing clasped her hand. "Tangtang is my only daughter. She's my life. Saving her was