Chapter 1452 - 1259: Not Yet Returned_2
The storm outside had yet to settle, and Song Yansheng did not plan to take Shi Nuan with him. Shi Nuan did not object, only reminding Song Yansheng to be safe on the road.
After Song Yansheng left, Shi Nuan went to the backyard to see Nanny Wang.
Nanny Wang had been staying here for the past few days, and Shi Nuan would visit whenever she had the chance.
Nanny Wang had a daughter, so she wasn’t supposed to linger here for long, and Shi Nuan indeed was busy.
But she really couldn’t bear to leave Shi Nuan; she wanted to see her often.
She was afraid that once she left, it would be difficult to see Shi Nuan again.
But her daughter had called several times to urge her, and Nanny Wang had no choice. She finally informed her daughter that she would leave next Monday.
Nanny Wang was overjoyed when Shi Nuan came by; she had prepared some snacks, waiting for Shi Nuan to eat them.
Those were the snacks Shi Nuan loved as a child.
However, Nanny Wang didn’t know that in the many years since, Shi Nuan had rarely eaten them.
Nanny Wang said, "Though I’m old, I occasionally keep up with the news. I saw the news; Mr. Song has publicly announced your marriage. He truly values you!"
Shi Nuan nodded, "I know!"
"The things said online are a mess. In this society, people have too much free time, they like to think and speak nonsense, and more importantly, they don’t have to be responsible for it... But, Miss, you mustn’t take these things to heart. You have to believe that Mr. Song is always there protecting you. With him around, you have nothing to worry about, nothing to fear..."
Shi Nuan said, "I know, Nanny Wang!"
Nanny Wang continued, "Miss, I know you’ve suffered a lot over the years, and I know how hard it’s been for you to get to where you are today. I feel for you, and I genuinely hope you can be happy. No matter where I may be in the future, if you need me, one call and I’ll come back, I will definitely come back..."
Shi Nuan knew in her heart that Nanny Wang couldn’t stay here for long, but hearing these words still moved her deeply.
She sniffled slightly and said softly, "Thank you, Nanny Wang..."
Nanny Wang smiled, "Miss, there’s no need to thank me. I came to the Shi Family the year you were born; I watched you grow up. To say something audacious, I’ve always treated you like my own daughter, otherwise, I wouldn’t have quarreled with Li Guirong out of anger..."
"Don’t say any more, Nanny Wang, I understand..."
Shi Nuan used to feel abandoned by the world, believing the world to be cold, so much so that she couldn’t feel warmth.
Now, looking back at the path she had traveled, she suddenly realized there were many people who cared about her along the way.
"There’s one more thing I’ve been hesitating about whether to tell you..." Nanny Wang spoke again, her voice slightly more somber.
Shi Nuan responded, "Hmm?" and asked, "What is it? Nanny Wang, please feel free to speak!"
Nanny Wang pursed her lips for a moment, then finally spoke, "Miss, I suspect it was Li Guirong who harmed your mother. On the day your mother passed, I saw Li Guirong coming out of your mother’s hospital room..."
...
When Shi Nuan was eleven, her mother had a sudden accident and was sent to the hospital.
Her mother was severely injured and was in critical condition at the time.
But eventually, she was saved. The doctors said her condition was stabilizing, but she needed careful nurturing.
Yet, three days after the doctor said this, her mother’s condition suddenly worsened, and she passed away just like that.
She never could believe it, refused to believe it, and had always drawn a question mark in her heart.
Later, when Father remarried Li Guirong, she found it even more suspicious. She had suspected Li Guirong, she truly had, but she had no evidence.
After all, it wasn’t until three months after her mother passed away that Li Guirong appeared in her world.
But now, Nanny Wang actually said she had seen Li Guirong appear in her mother’s hospital room...
Shi Nuan had to adjust her breathing for quite a while before she could gently speak, "Nanny Wang, are you... sure?"
Nanny Wang nodded, "At that time, I didn’t know Li Guirong. I thought she was someone who had gone to the wrong room until later when Li Guirong married into the Shi Family... I didn’t dare to say anything because I thought it would be useless. But it’s different now. Now, Mr. Song is by your side, and Mr. Song can protect you. He might have the capability to find out all the truth..."
Shi Nuan bit her lip and said, "I understand. I’ll remember, and I will definitely investigate!"
Nanny Wang nodded and said, "I hope the truth will be uncovered soon, so your mother’s spirit can rest in peace!"
Shi Nuan’s fingers tightened, and after a pause, she said, "Yes, I hope so too!"