"Mom, I'm back!"
An'an practices swimming at this time every week; it's a fixed schedule unless something unexpected happens.
Zhou Chongwen knew her routine, which is why he chose this time to visit.
"Not keeping you today, go back."
If it were before, I might have let him stay overnight, but if I still do it this time, I'd be out of my mind.
I took An'an's backpack and ignored him.
No matter how reluctant Zhou Chongwen was, he could only leave, looking back every few steps.
Noticing his gaze, I subtly moved to stand in front of An'an, blocking the farewell he was about to utter.
Only after Zhou Chongwen left the yard did An'an lift her head from my embrace.
"Mom, who was that?"
I looked at his distant silhouette, my gaze lingering.
"He's a student mom is sponsoring who wants to move into our home."
"Huh?"
An'an was shocked.
"Mom, did you agree?"
"Of course not, this is our home, why would we let someone else move in?"
"Plus, he has his own home, doesn't he?"