Breakthrough

As soon as they arrived in the hospital, Yyan left Yue in the care of experts to have her undergo a series of medical checkups.

"Sir, there's a call from Assistant Yi" the bodyguard on the side handed Yyan the phone.

"Ruyi" Yyan's deep voice answered the call.

"I have already sent the crown prince to that place young master" Ruyi informed Yyan.

"Make sure not to leave a trace behind" Yyan already planned to not let the crown prince get away from his crime even if he was to earn the ire of the royals.

"All has been taken cared of" Ruyi made sure that they'll be able to punish the Crown Prince before someone can rescue him.

"Hmm" Yyan wanted to punish the person himself but his priority is Yue.

Yyan stared at the room where Yue was at. He was lost in thought.

"Mama, is sister sleeping inside your tummy? When will she come out? I want to play with her" the young Yyan excitedly touched the rounded belly of his mother and tried to connect with his sister.

"Aiya, my son is so impatient. Your sister still needs to grow silently inside me so that she will have the energy to play with you once she came out" Cleo fondly patted the head of her son. She was also anticipating the arrival of her daughter into the world, how can she not understand her son, but as an adult, she was more in control of her emotions.

"How will she come out?" Yyan innocently asked. He can't imagine how the deed can be done.

The young Yyan suddenly received a slight knock on the head.

"Ouch. Why did you do that Papa?" the young Yyan stared angrily at his father who often bullies him. He wasn't like the typical patriarch that was strict and aloof to his offspring.

"Don't disturb your mama and sister or else she wouldn't want to play with you" Xuji sat beside his beloved wife after giving his son a small lesson.

"Uhn, I will behave and protect my sister and Mama. Papa can fend off by yourself" Yyan proudly puffed his chest making him more reliable when he said those words despite his small stature. But he didn't forget to isolate his father as a show of revenge.

"Heh, who needs a brat like you to protect me", Xuji didn't let his son off and return the mocking. That's how the two of them demonstrate their closeness.

"Stop it you two. Honey, don't knock Yyan's head next time. What if he becomes dumb?" Cleo was already used to such a scene and was not that worried. She knew that Xuji was playing with their son and will not really hurt him.

"Don't worry my love. Our son's head is as hard as mine" Xuji held Cleo in his arms while assuring her.

"That's right Mama. There's no way I would be stupid" Yyan agreed with his papa. His teachers said that he was a bright child.

"Alright then, but I don't want to see anyone get hurt" Cleo chuckled as she reminded them.

Those were peaceful times. When did it change?

One day, Yyan woke up without seeing his mama and papa for breakfast. His nanny informed him that his Mama suddenly felt that his sister is already coming out in the middle of the night and so they left for the hospital and he was left in the mansion. When he learned about it, he nervously anticipated the arrival of his sister. But several days passed and no news came unto him. If he was only old enough, he would already drive to the hospital himself, but his nanny won't allow him to step out from the mansion and keep assuring him that everything is alright. But there is a nagging feeling inside him that he can't scratch out. Still, he waited for another day before they finally came home.

But the happy atmosphere he was expecting was nowhere to be seen.

Instead, his Mama was like a lost soul while his Papa was carefully guiding her. His sister was neglected on one side in the care of the new nanny.

He tried to approach them but they passed by him as if he was invisible.

Yyan kept hoping that things will get better after several days.

He kept watch of his baby sister and played with her but all she did was cry.

His parent didn't seem to care for her and seemed to forget about him as well until one day, his Papa brought his Mama to his sister's room.

His Mama was like a walking doll as she approached the crib.

"This is our daughter Cleo. Try to hold her" Xuji placed the baby into his wife's arms.

His Mama mechanically held the baby and stared at her for a long time before crying and letting her go.

The action was sudden, but fortunately, Xuji managed to catch the baby before she reached the floor and burst her head.

Yyan was horrified. He couldn't understand what's happening. He wanted to cry but he held back his tears.

His Papa laid his sister back to the crib and brought his Mama away.

Years passed by and their family was never the same.

Yyan learned that a woman may experience postpartum after giving birth. The majority recovered after a while, unfortunately, his mother seemed to be one of those who didn't. She remained in desolation until she got involved in an accident and died. As for his sister, he kind of blamed her for what happened to their family.

She grew up to be timid. She can't even look straight at him.

As the next in line to inherit the family seat, he was sent training everywhere and had no time to care for his sister. But eventually, she was still his family, so he started to bring her food and trinkets whenever he came back from his training and school. They warmed to each other until the tragedy involving his father happened. She drew back from everyone and it took time before she let him approach her. But she was like his Mama. She let darkness consumed her.

For years, Yyan felt like he was only living for himself until Yue got into an accident.

Her sudden change of attitude was like a breath of fresh air.

He was like a thirsty traveler that was given a precious drop of water.

Her existence brightened up his life little by little.

He knew there are many inconsistencies involved after she woke up and claimed to have lost her memories, but he didn't care.

All he cares about is her that made his existence important once again.

There's also that suspicion that she was not really his sister.

His mama must have felt that Yue was not her real daughter.

He wouldn't deny that he wished for it and that he was glad to finally learn that Yue was not his sister.

The reason why he doesn't want to confirm his suspicion is that, once he does, it will be like a domino effect that no one could stop.

He needed to investigate the reason why she ended up in their Crest family. He had to make sure that there's no hidden threat surrounding her once he decided to tell her the truth.

Most importantly, he can't let his Yue be taken away from him.

By the time everyone realizes the truth, he will have to make sure that Yue will never choose to leave his side.