Page 779 of Assistant to My Contracted Husband

Gu Mochen looked tenderly and indulgently at the little lolita in front of him, softly comforting her, "No, it’s not about Tang Bao. Daddy made Mommy angry, and that’s why Mommy was crying... Tang Bao is very brave, like a little man."

"Hehe... Daddy... so this is the hospital, huh?"

A twinge of concern prickled in Gu Mochen’s heart as he gazed into the little lolita’s clear eyes, softly saying, "Mm, are you scared, Tang Bao?"

"Mm... not scared... with Daddy here, I found that I’m not scared at all."

"Good."

Gu Mochen kissed Tang Bao’s hair, and she giggled non-stop in delight.

Jian Ran’s eyes were red as she watched the little lolita’s adorable demeanor, softly speaking, "Tang Baobao, don’t talk anymore, rest for a while... Mommy has prepared some delicious food for you to nourish your body."

"Mm... then can Mommy please not cry anymore?"

"Okay."

Jian Ran sniffled, and although she had promised the little lolita she wouldn’t cry, she couldn’t help but have her tears falling uncontrollably.

"Gu Mochen, stay with her for a while... I’ll go tidy up."

"Mm."

Gu Mochen understood that Jian Ran didn’t want to cry too much in front of the little lolita, yet she just couldn’t help it.

The little lolita couldn’t stay still in the hospital bed once she woke up, so Gu Mochen held Tang Bao in his arms, carefully holding the little hand that was receiving the IV drip.

"Daddy... do you know about me being sick?"

Tang Bao pursed her lips, speaking in a muffled voice.

Hearing the little lolita’s words, Gu Mochen’s lips thinned, and then he gently asked, "Mm, why didn’t Tang Bao tell Daddy about being sick?"

"Mm... because I didn’t want Daddy to worry... Mommy has always been unhappy... secretly wiping away tears... I didn’t want Daddy to feel bad. Mm, if Daddy and Mommy are sad and upset, I will feel even worse."

Tang Bao spoke for herself, everything she said came from her heart.

Then, as she spoke, her voice grew softer, and she couldn’t help but add in a muffled tone,

"Actually... Daddy, I’m also worried... that you wouldn’t want me after finding out I’m sick... that you would despise me... I don’t want to become a burden."

She simply... wanted pure acceptance from Daddy above all else.

Gu Mochen: "..."

The helplessness and careful demeanor of Tang Bao caught Gu Mochen’s attention, causing his face to pale slightly.

Gu Mochen gazed at the little lolita in his arms, his dark eyes brimming with complex emotions and full of apology.

"Tang Bao will never become a burden for Daddy, you are Daddy’s sweetest burden."

"Really?"

"Of course..."

Gu Mochen affectionately stroked Tang Bao’s hair, watching the little lolita smile sweetly in his arms, his heart incredibly warmed.

Flesh and blood kinship.

So this is what it was.

So this is what it felt like to be a father.

"Tang Bao... Daddy loves you and Mommy very much..."

"Mm... as long as Daddy is here, that’s enough."

...

When Jian Ran’s mood had settled and she returned, she saw Gu Mochen watching TV with the little lolita.

The TV was broadcasting Boy’s concert...

Gu Mochen kept his big hand clasping Tang Bao’s small one, fearful that the little lolita might inadvertently hurt the back of her hand where the IV was attached.

He was the very image of a doting father, making Jian Ran’s lips curl up slightly.

Jian Ran prepared some simple soup for the little lolita... coaxing her to eat it bit by bit.