Knots in Her Stomach

They started from the most high-class area of the town where only the wealthy lived. Gradually, the landscape changed and they entered the suburbs where the houses were cringed together. There were small houses with a only a few having their own garden. It was over an hour before Wu Lina saw familiar surroundings. She became nervous started fidgeting again. Her fingers started rubbing her palm and she pursed her lips. The thought of meeting with her mother got knots in her stomach.

Yang Xinyu titled his head sideways and just held her tiny hands softly in his large hands. The cold hands of Wu Lina were now wrapped in the warm ones. She felt secured and gave him an uneasy look with a smile.

"Wu Lina, don't be edgy. I know you will be meeting with your mother after four years but you have to be confident. I am sure she would be very happy to receive you."

Wu Lina looked at him but wasn't listening.

"Darling, look at me," said Yang Xinyu warmly, almost commanding her.