The boss has no descendants, but he encounters four smaller versions of himself

Her throat tightened, and she swallowed unconsciously before nodding, her voice hoarse: "Um... I went back to look for you, but when I went back, Dad was already in jail, and you... you disappeared too. The neighbors who knew us all said... said you were dead..."

At this point, Qin Wanshuang lowered her head again, her thick eyelashes concealing the self-reproach surging in her eyes.

At that time, she was young and alone, and she dared not let her mother and Qin Mochen know that she was secretly looking for her sister. With her meager strength, finding someone was like looking for a needle in a haystack.

But what's the point of saying all this now? It's just an excuse.

She always wondered if she had been braver and more persistent back then, would she have been able to find Xiaoman sooner?

Wouldn't my sister not have to wander alone in the outside world, suffering so much hardship and pain?

This thought, like a nightmare, often gnawed at her heart in the dead of night.

Seeing her like this, Wen Xiaoman didn't press her further about the past.

She changed the subject and brought up another matter, "Yutang also told me that when you were thirteen, you were kidnapped, and it was your godfather who saved you."

Qin Wanshuang's body stiffened for a moment.

Wen Xiaoman continued, "But your godfather is not a good person. He has always harbored ill intentions towards you. If it weren't for the Su family's intervention, you might have already fallen into his hands."

Qin Wanshuang looked up and asked instinctively, "What else did Yutang say?"

Wen Xiaoman was silent for a while before speaking softly: "She also said that you haven't had an easy time these past few years. You suffered from severe depression, especially during the period when you learned of my death, your condition became even more serious."

As she spoke, Wen Xiaoman's voice grew softer and softer.

When Su Yutang told her these things, her heart felt like it was being squeezed. In that instant, what surged into her heart was sadness and heartache, far exceeding her previous resentment.

She always thought that Qin Wanshuang, who chose to leave with her mother and go to the wealthier and more powerful Qin family, would live a life of luxury and ease.

But no one ever imagined that beneath the glamorous facade lay untold thorns and abysses.

However, Qin Wanshuang merely tugged at the corners of her mouth and said lightly, "It's all in the past."

Although she spoke casually, Wen Xiaoman already knew from Su Yutang that it wasn't that simple.

It was Su Xingyu who stayed by her side, which helped her gradually escape from the quagmire of depression.

At that moment, Wen Xiaoman suddenly realized that no one in this world has it easy.

Perhaps everyone has their own unavoidable difficulties.

So, what right does she have to blame her sister?

Perhaps provoked by Wen Xiaoman's words, Qin Wanshuang broke her silence.

She raised her head and looked into Wen Xiaoman's eyes, which were filled with years of guilt and unease.

She moved her dry lips, her voice trembling, "I'm sorry, Xiaoman, it's all my fault. I shouldn't have gone with Mom back then, I shouldn't have left you all alone. I was so selfish..."

Wen Xiaoman shook her head and said something similar to what Su Xingyu had said before: "No, I understand that you chose a better future. At that time, you had the opportunity to leave that quagmire and go to a better environment. I never blamed you. Qin Mochen has resources and can make you a big star. That is an opportunity that many people would love to have."

The more understanding she acted, the more distressed Qin Wanshuang felt; she was so ashamed that she couldn't lift her head.

Her sister's understanding made her feel even more ashamed than her scolding.

But at that moment, Wen Xiaoman said softly, "Actually... over the years, I have watched every drama you have acted in, and I have been quietly following every event you have participated in and every post you have made."

Qin Wanshuang suddenly raised her head, her eyes filled with surprise.

Meeting her surprised gaze, Wen Xiaoman continued, "Actually, I've always been very proud of you."

“When I was in the soil, you shone like a star, shining brightly. So I have always been proud that the big star standing in the spotlight, shining brightly, is my sister.”

This is what she thinks.

Because this was the only pride hidden deep in her heart, the only pride she held amidst her impoverished and difficult life.

She couldn't share this pride with anyone; she could only watch her radiant sister on the screen alone at night.

Upon hearing Wen Xiaoman's words, which she had kept hidden in her heart for many years, Qin Wanshuang could no longer hold back her tears, which rolled down her cheeks.

So... all those years, while she was enjoying the flowers and applause, her younger sister was always watching over her silently from some unknown corner.

She knew she was standing on a dazzling stage, yet she never stepped forward to acknowledge her.

What was Xiaoman doing back then? What kind of life was she living?

She didn't even dare to think about it... how much suffering her sister endured while she was surrounded by glory and prosperity...

"Xiaoman, I'm sorry... It's all my fault... I'm the one who's sorry..."

All the words I wanted to say were ultimately reduced to apologies and torrents of tears.

Besides saying sorry, she didn't know what else to say to express the overwhelming guilt she felt.

However, at that very moment, Wen Xiaoman suddenly stepped forward, reached out, and gently hugged her.

The hug was light, yet it carried a warm power that transcended long periods of time and many unresolved issues.

"I don't blame you anymore." Wen Xiaoman's voice rang in her ears, clear and firm. "You get better soon too, okay, sister..."

Qin Wanshuang's body stiffened at first, then she raised her somewhat stiff arms and carefully hugged her younger sister back, choking back tears as she promised, "Yes, I promise you, I'll be alright..."

Su Xingyu watched the two sisters embracing from afar. Seeing them reconcile, his heart finally settled down, and a smile of relief appeared on his face, even more gratified than the two women involved.

He immediately shared this good news with his younger sister.

When Su Yutang heard the news of her sister's reconciliation, she was somewhat surprised, but not too unexpected.

She understood Wan Shuang and Xiao Man, knowing that they were both kind-hearted people. Although their separation over the years had left some unresolved issues, they must still love each other.

Xiaoman's forgiveness may be the best medicine to cure Wanshuang's depression.

And the evening frost will bring Xiaoman the warmth of family she has longed for.

They are each other's catalyst.

Just then, the butler came to announce that Mr. and Mrs. Qiao had arrived.

They came specifically to visit Xiao Ayan.

Upon hearing the announcement, Wen Xiaoman quickly wiped away the tears from the corners of her eyes, composed herself, and went to the door to greet them.

At the same time, I told the servant to bring Xiao Ayan over.