After transmigrating, I became a stepmother.

When Tie Dan's mother heard him say that, she immediately slapped him on the back: "What nonsense are you talking about, child?"

She's not his mother, so who else does he want?

While jumping around to relieve the pain in his back, Tie Dan said, "But my mother wouldn't do that!"

Iron Egg's mother's hand, which was about to strike again, froze, and the expression on her face turned bitter.

She knelt down, grasped her son's shoulders with both hands, her fingertips slightly white, and carefully asked, "Tiedan, were you very aggrieved and angry that your mother didn't protect you before?"

Perhaps it was because her gaze was too serious, Tie Dan put away his playful smile, and a look of melancholy appeared on his face that was not in keeping with his age. He said awkwardly, "It's, it's alright! Only a little bit."

Although he only said a little bit, how could Tie Dan's mother not see what he really thought!

She felt a pang of sadness in her heart, wondering what terrible things she had been doing all these years!

She turned around abruptly and slapped herself.

Tie Dan was startled by her behavior and quickly grabbed her hand, his voice filled with undisguised anxiety: "Mother, what's wrong? Why are you hitting yourself?"

Iron Egg's mother tried hard to hide her sobs: "No, it's nothing. My face was just itchy. Maybe there were some bugs."

Tie Dan looked at her suspiciously. Were there bugs? He hadn't seen any just now!

Tie Dan's mother didn't want him to dwell on this matter, so she solemnly said, "Tie Dan, I know I made you suffer a lot before, and it was my fault. But I promise you, it won't happen again! If you ever feel wronged, you must tell me, okay?"

Children are naturally inclined to love their mothers. Even after being let down so many times before, Tie Dan still easily trusted his mother and happily said, "Okay."

But this seemingly carefree demeanor made Tie Dan's mother feel even worse. Her child was so good; she didn't deserve him!

She hugged Tiedan tightly, burying her face in his small shoulder, suppressing her voice, and letting her tears soak the fabric there.

When was the last time his mother hugged him? Tie Dan blinked blankly, unable to remember!

My mother has so many things to do every day that she simply doesn't have time.

He used to laugh at Fu Bao for always letting his mother hold him, saying he was shameless! So this is what it's like in his mother's arms?

It's warm, comfortable, and smells wonderful; it makes you want to stay here forever and take a nap!

His hand slowly moved up to his mother's back, then tightened, as if he could grasp the feeling. But he remembered he couldn't hurt her, so he slowly loosened his grip. In this constant struggle, his arm gradually ached, yet he still couldn't bear to let go.

After composing herself, Tie Dan's mother wiped away her tears, let go of Tie Dan, and said, "Alright, Mom still has to cook. Go play, but don't go too far. We'll eat in a bit."

His second aunt has been missing for a while now, and the men will be back soon. They haven't even had lunch yet!

Having broken free from his mother's embrace, Tie Dan instinctively reached out, trying to grab something, but of course, he grabbed nothing, because while Tie Dan's mother was speaking, she had already stood up and walked towards the kitchen.

Tie Dan looked at his hands, closed his eyes, and seemed to still feel that sensation. He blinked hard and ran towards his mother's back: "Mom, I'll help you start the fire."