Wang Xiao allowed Anran to keep the child on the condition she would raise it herself and exhibit a responsible attitude towards its upbringing.
Despite Wang Xiao's uncertainties about the longevity of his presence in her life, one thing was paramount: ensuring that Anran's influence didn't foster folly in the next generation, and spoil his genes.
If it indeed turns out like that—
His thoughts veered into a shadowy realm, his mind a whirlwind of dark considerations. Barely pausing to gather his bearings, he brushed past Anran, exchanged fleeting words with Josephine and Aisha, then, with a suddenness that caught everyone off guard, he announced his plans and strode through the main door.
"Are we really leaving?" Aisha called out, her voice trailing off in the thick, uncertain air.
Josephine, equally puzzled, could only offer a shrug. "I don't know. But he didn't seem to be joking."