Heart Stealer

The autumn sunshine shines on the earth, bringing a touch of warmth to people.

After Mrs. Qiu carefully accompanied Qiu Xue to complete each prenatal checkup item, the mother and daughter walked into a warm restaurant hand in hand, talking and laughing.

They ordered several delicious dishes and enjoyed this rare leisure time.

After lunch, the mother and daughter happily set out on their journey home.

As soon as Mrs. Qiu entered the house and stepped into the room, a strong and pungent smell of alcohol rushed like a tide and rushed into her nostrils.

Mrs. Qiu couldn't help but frown, her face showing displeasure, and asked loudly: "Husband, who did you go out with to drink like this?"

Qiu Rongyao was slumped in a chair, his head shaking like a rattle, mumbling incoherently, "Tuo...Bang."

Hearing this name, Mrs. Qiu's face showed a look of surprise. She widened her eyes and asked in disbelief: "Has Tuobang been to our house? Oh, husband, why didn't you keep him here to wait for us?"

Qiu Rongyao gave a helpless, bitter laugh, slowly raised his head, looked at his wife with a dazed look and said, "Tuobang was so clamorous that he insisted on resigning from my job. I had no choice but to pretend to be drunk so that he would take me back to my room to rest."

Hearing this, Mrs. Qiu's face instantly became solemn.

She hurried to the sofa and sat down, her hands clasped together, her brows furrowed, her heart full of worry and uneasiness.

"Qiuxue is a person of her own, and so is Tuobang. These two are truly incompatible. Qiuxue is already pregnant, and I can't just stand by and let them do whatever they want."

Qiu Rongyao sat on the chair opposite, supporting his forehead with both hands, looking very tired.

After hearing what Mrs. Qiu said, he shook his head helplessly: "Wife, Tuobang and Qiuxue's divorce agreement has been written. What can you do to make them come back?"

After hearing this, Mrs. Qiu couldn't help feeling anxious.

She stood up, walked to the window, looked at the night sky outside, her heart full of worries.

The family is no longer as peaceful and happy as before, and she needs to find a way to bring her daughter and son-in-law back together.

She turned around and looked at Qiu Rongyao, a hint of determination flashing in her eyes: "I have already convinced Qiu Xue. If I hadn't accompanied her to the prenatal checkup today, I would have gone to convince Tuobang."

Qiu Rongyao couldn't help but feel a little surprised when he heard this.

He stood up, walked to Mrs. Qiu, and held her hand: "Wife, for the happiness of our daughter, it depends on you."

Mrs. Qiu nodded. This family has experienced too many twists and turns and setbacks. They need to work together to face the challenges of the future.

Mrs. Qiu and Qiu Rongyao sat on the sofa and began to discuss countermeasures. They were worried about their daughter and son-in-law's marriage.

The next morning, the soft sunlight was like a golden veil, gently penetrating the layers of clouds and gently falling on Xiao Tuobang's magnificent villa.

The villa seems to be shrouded in a layer of faint light, appearing solemn and peaceful, like a quiet painting.

At this moment, a jet-black luxury car, shining with luxurious light, slowly stopped in front of the villa gate like an elegant black swan.

The car door opened slightly, and the first thing that came into view was Mrs. Qiu's dignified figure. She was wearing a simple cheongsam, with a graceful figure and elegant temperament.

Following closely behind was Mrs. Zhen, carrying an exquisite handbag and looking respectful.

After getting out of the car carefully, the two of them took light and slow steps, stepped onto the stone steps paved with bluestone, and walked towards the gate of the villa step by step.

Finally, they arrived at the gate of the villa. Mrs. Qiu raised her hand slightly and gently pressed the doorbell.

The clear and pleasant ringing sound instantly broke the silence around, like a stone thrown into a calm lake, causing ripples.

Not long after, there was a "click" sound, and the door slowly opened, and Xiao Tuobang's tall and straight figure appeared at the door.

When Xiao Tuobang's gaze fell on Mrs. Qiu and Mrs. Zhen, a look of embarrassment and uneasiness that was difficult to conceal suddenly appeared on his originally handsome face.

He quickly stepped aside, invited them into the house, and personally led them through the spacious and bright entrance hall to the richly decorated living room to sit down.

After Mrs. Qiu sat down, she began to look around.

This huge living room was decorated elegantly and generously. Although Xiao Tuobang lived here alone, the room was kept tidy and every item was placed just right.

The floor is spotless, the furniture is shiny, and even the green plants in the corners are neatly trimmed and full of vitality.

Mrs. Qiu couldn't help but nodded with satisfaction, and her impression of Xiao Tuobang also changed slightly.

Xiao Tuobang quickly stood up and quickly made a cup of fragrant hot tea for his mother-in-law, then respectfully handed it to Mrs. Qiu with both hands.

He sat down aside a little stiffly, his body tense, his eyes gazing at his mother-in-law anxiously, as if he was anxiously awaiting an impending severe interrogation.

Mrs. Qiu took a sip of tea slowly. She glanced at Xiao Tuobang with sharp eyes, which made him feel pressured.

"Tuobang, do you really have to divorce Qiuxue?" Mrs. Qiu's voice was not loud, but her tone was firm, which made Xiao Tuobang feel a chill.

Xiao Tuobang swallowed and replied, "Mom, it's not me who wants a divorce, it's Qiuxue who insists on a divorce." There was a hint of helplessness and unwillingness in his voice.

"Did you do something to offend Qiu Xue? How could she possibly want a divorce?"

Mrs. Qiu's voice was not loud, but every word that came out of her mouth was like a sledgehammer hitting Xiao Tuobang's heart.

She sat on the sofa, her body straight and her expression serious, which made Xiao Tuobang feel oppressed.

Xiao Tuobang sat opposite Mrs. Qiu. His face was pale, his hands were clenched together, and he looked very nervous.

He lowered his head, not daring to look directly into Mrs. Qiu's eyes, for fear of seeing her disappointed and angry expression.

"Mom, I didn't do anything to let Qiu Xue down. She just refused to believe me." Xiao Tuobang's voice was trembling and weak. He tried to defend himself, but it didn't seem convincing.

After hearing this, Mrs. Qiu frowned and looked at Xiao Tuobang with sharp eyes: "Then let me ask you, have you ever had any secret contact with Sufang?" Her voice suddenly rose, which made Xiao Tuobang feel terrified.

Xiao Tuobang raised his head and looked at Mrs. Qiu, a trace of panic flashing in his eyes: "Sufang and I are innocent, Mom, even you don't want to believe me?" There was a hint of pleading and helplessness in his voice.

Mrs. Qiu felt disappointed and angry.

She looked at Xiao Tuobang, a hint of indifference flashed in her eyes: "What's the use of me believing in you? You want Qiuxue to believe in you." Her voice rose again, making Xiao Tuobang feel suffocated.

Xiao Tuobang felt a sense of despair and helplessness.

He lowered his head and was silent for a long time before he slowly spoke: "Qiuxue didn't even give me a chance, what should I say?" There was a hint of sob and helplessness in his voice.

Mrs. Qiu looked at Xiao Tuobang, a trace of sympathy and understanding flashing in her eyes: "If you don't go and tell her, how do you know there is no chance?"

When Xiao Tuobang heard this, his eyes lit up, as if he saw hope.

He raised his head and looked at Mrs. Qiu, with a flash of excitement and expectation in his eyes: "Mom, are you saying that I still have hope?" His voice was trembling and excited, as if he had grasped the last straw.

Mrs. Qiu sat on the sofa and looked at Xiao Tuobang seriously.

Her brows were furrowed, as if she was thinking about something important.

Xiao Tuobang stood in front of her, looking a little anxious and uneasy.

"Qiu Xue said she would give you a chance to reform. It depends on whether you can seize the opportunity." Mrs. Qiu's voice was low and firm, which made Xiao Tuobang feel pressured.

When Xiao Tuobang heard that Qiu Xue gave him a chance, he was so excited that he almost jumped up.

He excitedly assured his mother-in-law, "Mom, I will definitely change. I will do whatever Qiuxue tells me to do. I'll go get her right away."

Mrs. Qiu looked at Xiao Tuobang's determined eyes and couldn't help feeling a little relieved.

But she still shook her head, stopping his action: "Wait, Tuobang. Now is not the time."

Xiao Tuobang felt a little confused and puzzled: "Mom, I want to meet Qiuxue earlier, why are you stopping me?"

Mrs. Qiu looked at Xiao Tuobang, a complex emotion flashing in her eyes: "You and Qiu Xue had such an ugly quarrel this time, and you said you want to meet when you want to?" There was a hint of blame and dissatisfaction in her voice.

When Xiao Tuobang heard this, he felt ashamed and regretful.

He lowered his head and was silent for a long time before he slowly spoke: "Mom, I know I was wrong. I shouldn't have treated Qiuxue like this. But I have decided to turn over a new leaf. Can you give me a chance to make up for my mistakes?"

Mrs. Qiu looked at Xiao Tuobang and said with emotion, "I have already picked a date for you. Three days from now is a good day. At ten o'clock in the morning on that day, you must bring gifts to apologize and welcome Qiu Xuefeng home in style."

After hearing this, Xiao Tuobang nodded in agreement: "Mom, then do as you say. I will definitely pick Qiuxue up on time and start a new life."

Although Xiao Tuobang wanted to see Qiuxue very much, he still followed his mother-in-law's advice: wait patiently at home and pick Qiuxue up home three days later.

After his mother-in-law left, Xiao Tuobang sat in the dim room.

He held the phone in his hand, tapping his fingers on the screen, but he didn't dare send a message.

In the end, Xiao Tuobang decided to apologize to Qiu Xue.

He turned on his phone and started typing a text message.

He hesitated for a long time before typing out a simple line of words: Wife, have you not forgiven me yet? He was afraid that Qiu Xue would not forgive him, so he hesitated to send the message.

But Xiao Tuobang really wanted to know the answer, so he closed his eyes and pressed the send button.

After sending the message, Xiao Tuobang felt even more uneasy.

He sat there, waiting for Qiu Xue's reply, his heart filled with anticipation and worry.

Xiao Tuobang's phone vibrated and he hurriedly picked up the phone to check the message.

However, there was only a red exclamation mark on the screen, saying "The message has been sent, but the other party has not read it."

Xiao Tuobang's heart was suddenly filled with disappointment and despair. He knew that Qiu Xue had not replied to his message. She might still be angry with him and still hate him.