Heart Stealer

Mrs. Qiu's fingers slid quickly across the screen of her mobile phone. Her eyes were full of anxiety and confusion, her brows were tightly furrowed, and her lips trembled slightly.

She murmured to herself, with an undisguised tremor in her voice: "Qiuxue's belly is already so big, I really can't believe she would do such a thing." Before she finished speaking, she quickly dialed Qiuxue's overseas number.

The moment the call was connected, Qiu Xue's lazy voice came from the receiver, as if she was unaware of the coming storm.

Mrs. Qiu called out "Qiuxue" softly, but swallowed the words back when they reached her lips.

Because Qiu Rongyao suddenly stood up and angrily snatched the mobile phone from Mrs. Qiu.

Qiu Rongyao's face turned ashen, like the dark clouds before a storm. His eyes burned with flames of anger as he roared into the microphone.

His voice was filled with disappointment and heartache: "What else do you have to say? Let's just pretend we never had this daughter!"

His words were like an icy blade, mercilessly piercing the air in the living room and making people shiver.

Everyone present was shocked by Qiu Rongyao's anger. They were too frightened to say a word and just stared at him in amazement.

The entire living room was dead silent, as if time had stopped at that moment, and even the sound of a needle dropping to the ground could be clearly heard.

Qiu Rongyao's eyes were filled with disappointment and anger, a look of deep pain and helplessness.

Mrs. Qiu stood there helplessly, tears welling up in her eyes. She wanted to say something but didn't know where to start.

Qiu Rongyao glanced at everyone with a frosty expression, and with his remaining anger still lingering, he shouted, "From today on, I officially declare: Qiu Xue is expelled from this family!

The company shares she holds will also be reclaimed! If any of you dare to have any private dealings with her again, then Qiu Xue's fate will be yours! Did you all hear clearly?"

Qiu Rongyao's words were like a bombshell, exploding in the originally silent room.

His voice was cold and resolute, and every word seemed to be fished out from an ice cellar, making people shudder.

Qiu Rongyao's sharp eyes swept across everyone, and that look, a mixture of disappointment and anger, made everyone present tremble.

Mrs. Qiu stood aside, her face pale and tears welling up in her eyes, but she forced herself to hold them back.

Her lips trembled slightly, and she wanted to say something for her beloved eldest daughter, but under Qiu Rongyao's sharp gaze, she finally chose to remain silent.

The two sisters Qiufeng and Qiuyu stood aside, their faces also becoming very ugly.

They had never seen their father so angry, and his eyes were filled with fear and anxiety.

They quickly responded in unison: "Dad, we heard it." There was a tremor in their voices, for fear that any hesitation would cause their father's dissatisfaction.

Qiu Rongyao's gaze finally fell on Mrs. Qiu, and his eyes revealed a hint of unquestionable majesty.

Under his gaze, Mrs. Qiu could only purse her lips reluctantly and whispered, "I heard it." Her voice was so low that it was almost drowned out by her own heartbeat.

The atmosphere in the room was extremely tense, and everyone breathed cautiously.

Qiu Rongyao's decision was like an insurmountable gap, separating Qiu Xue from them.

In this family, Qiu Xue's position seemed to disappear in an instant, replaced by an indescribable emptiness and indifference.

After a while, Qiu Rongyao's emotions gradually calmed down and his tone became gentler.

He sighed, turned to Xiao Tuobang and said soothingly, "Tuobang, I understand how you feel right now. How about this, you go back and have a good rest first. As for resigning, we can discuss it slowly after you calm down."

Xiao Tuobang tried hard to control his grief. His voice cracked. "Dad, thank you for your kindness, but I don't think it's necessary. I've decided to leave this city and never come back. Tomorrow I'll go back to the countryside with my parents. I'm leaving now, and I wish you all the best."

After saying that, Xiao Tuobang slowly stood up, picked up his luggage, and quickly walked out of the Qiu family compound without looking back.

Xiao Tuobang took a taxi. The scenery outside the window passed by quickly, but his thoughts were in turmoil.

Along the way, Xiao Tuobang was thinking about how to face his parents. They would definitely be concerned about their daughter-in-law's situation, and he was not ready to explain it all to them.

The car finally stopped at the door of his house. Xiao Tuobang took a deep breath and mustered up the courage to get out of the car.

He dragged his heavy feet to the door of his house, praying silently, hoping that he could quickly slip upstairs when his parents weren't paying attention.

He gently pushed open the door and heard his parents talking and laughing in the living room.

Xiao Tuobang's heart beat faster. He tried to stay calm and tried to walk into the house in the most natural way.

His appearance quickly attracted the attention of his parents.

"Tuobang, you're back? Where's your daughter-in-law?" There was surprise in the mother's voice, but then her eyes fell on the luggage in Xiao Tuobang's hands, and doubt and worry flashed in her eyes.

Xiao Tuobang stood at the entrance of the stairs, looking at his parents' expectant eyes, and he felt an indescribable guilt.

He smiled awkwardly and tried to change the subject in a relaxed tone: "Dad, Mom, I'm very hungry now. Can you help me cook a few dishes first?"

When Xiao's mother heard this, she immediately showed a warm smile: "Okay, okay, wait, we will go cook."

As she spoke, she took Xiao's father's hand, and they walked into the kitchen together and began to cook.

The sounds of chopping and frying vegetables soon came from the kitchen. Xiao Tuobang sat alone on the sofa in the living room, feeling extremely heavy-hearted.

His parents' enthusiasm and expectations were all due to his promise - to bring his daughter-in-law home.

But now, that promise has turned into an unfulfilled lie, and he doesn't know how to face this cruel reality.

Not long after, Xiao's father and mother came out with plates of delicious home-cooked dishes, filling the dining table.

The dishes exude an enticing aroma.

Xiao Tuobang sat at the dining table, looking at the sumptuous dishes in front of him, but he felt as if his stomach was filled with lead and had no appetite at all.

Xiao Tuobang didn't dare tell his parents the truth that Qiu Xue had aborted the child, for he was afraid they couldn't bear the blow.

In order not to worry his parents, he could only force himself to eat big mouthfuls and pretend that everything was normal.

Xiao's mother looked at her son wolfing down his food and said distressedly, "Tuobang, eat slowly and don't choke. If the food isn't enough, tell your dad and ask him to cook you a few more dishes."

When Xiao Tuobang heard his mother's words, he raised his head, forced a smile, and tried to make his voice sound more relaxed: "No, Mom, these are enough, they are delicious."

Xiao Tuobang quickly finished the food in the bowl, put down his bowl and chopsticks, and gently wiped the corners of his mouth with a napkin.

He looked up at his parents and tried to sound calm. "Mom and Dad, I'm full. Please take your time. I've been flying all day and I'm really tired. I want to go upstairs and rest for a while."

Xiao Tuobang stood up and prepared to leave the table.

At this moment, Xiao's mother seemed to suddenly remember something important. She hurriedly asked, "Tuobang, where is your daughter-in-law? Why didn't she come back with you? Did she go back to her parents' home first?"

Xiao Tuobang's body stiffened slightly, and a trace of panic flashed in his eyes.

He took a deep breath, tried his best to control his emotions, and replied in a heavy tone: "Dad, Mom, Qiuxue won't be back. After dinner, go pack your luggage. We will go back to the countryside tomorrow."

Father Xiao's expression instantly became solemn, his brows were tightly furrowed, and his eyes revealed deep worry.

He slowly put down his chopsticks, stared straight at Xiao Tuobang, and asked in a serious tone: "Tuobang, why did you suddenly want to go back to the countryside? Did you have an argument with Qiuxue?"

Xiao Tuobang was silent for a long time. His heart seemed to be experiencing a fierce storm, with all kinds of emotions intertwined.

He nodded slowly, acknowledging his father's guess: "Well, Qiuxue and I did have a fight."

Father Xiao sighed helplessly and said earnestly, "Tuobang, it's inevitable for couples to quarrel occasionally, but you can't let it get to this point just because of a small conflict.

Besides, Qiuxue is pregnant now, and our whole family is looking forward to the arrival of our grandson. As a man, you should learn to be tolerant and understanding, and not always get angry over trivial matters."

Xiao Tuobang's face became increasingly gloomy. He listened quietly to his father's teachings, but his heart was filled with helplessness and grievance.

He knew that his parents were concerned about him and Qiu Xue, but he was really unable to calm down at the moment.

Mother Xiao agreed, "Yes, Tuobang, you should take the initiative to apologize to Qiuxue and take her back. After all, she is pregnant and needs careful care."

Xiao Tuobang shook his head helplessly and said to his parents, "Dad, Mom, let's go back to our hometown and live for a while tomorrow. Maybe a change of environment will make me feel a little better. As for Qiuxue, let her recuperate at her parents' home." After that, he slowly stood up, turned around and left the dinner table.

Xiao's father and mother looked at Xiao Tuobang's back as he walked away with a worried look on their faces, their eyes full of concern and anxiety.