Fortunately, Xiao Hang was all right, and his sister-in-law hadn't come back to cause any more trouble.
And that was the end of it.
That evening, Peach's Mom found a moment to tell Tao Zhiyan that his dad would be coming home tomorrow.
But Tao Zhiyan barely reacted.
Peach's Mom thought the little boy simply hadn't processed it yet.
But the next day, when Tao Zhiyan actually saw Peach's Dad, he still barely reacted.
Finally seeing his son again, Peach's Dad was so happy he didn't know what to do with his hands.
Standing inside, he smiled and beckoned to Tao Zhiyan. "Come here, Peach."
"Come on over."
Tao Zhiyan didn't move.
Peach's Dad bent down and asked with a smile, "What's wrong, Peach? Don't recognize Daddy anymore?"
As he spoke, he spread his arms. "Come here. Give Daddy a hug."
Tao Zhiyan held on to Feng Ze and didn't budge.
Peach's Dad kept waving him over, but the boy didn't react at all.
Seeing this, Peach's Mom smiled and pulled the little boy inside, then gave Tao Zhiyan a pat. "What's wrong? Don't recognize Daddy?"
Now Tao Zhiyan wouldn't even acknowledge his mom. He turned and hid behind Feng Ze.
Peach's Dad sucked in a breath and scratched his neck in confusion.
Peach's Mom was a little amused and gently shook her head.
It was getting late, so Peach's Mom put away the boy's schoolbag and took the vegetables into the kitchen.
Peach's Dad followed her in and closed the door so the boy wouldn't hear them.
"How are you feeling? Does your head still hurt?" Peach's Dad stood beside Peach's Mom and asked softly.
Peach's Mom shook her head. "It hasn't hurt today."
"That's good." Peach's Dad let out a relieved breath.
Peach's Mom lowered her head to