A Star Reborn: The Queen’s Return

Translator: Atlas Studios Editor: Atlas Studios

Pei Ziheng said in a refined and magnetic voice, “Are you free tomorrow night?”

Xia Ling did not know what his intentions were, but she was unwilling to have unclear relations with him. She only said, “I’m not free.”

“Do you have an appointment with someone?”

“I have a job.”

“You’re really dedicated. You have a job on Chinese valentine’s day?” He laughed as he saw through her lie.

“What?” Startled, Xia Ling finally remembered that tomorrow was the annual Chinese valentine’s day. Now that she was alone, she did not even remember this day.

She wondered what Li Lei was doing now.

Would he spend time with Su Tang tomorrow?

There was an uncomfortable and sour feeling in her heart, and she did not have the mood to entertain Pei Ziheng anymore. She only said, “Anyway, I’m not free tomorrow.” Then, she hung up.

The next day, it was really Chinese valentine’s day. There were all kinds of celebrations on the streets. The stores were having discount sales and roses and balloons were being sold on the streets. Couples were holding hands as they walked outside. On Weibo, photos of Bai Murong and Luo Luo acting romantic were uploaded. However, they were sensitive and did not tag her.

Xia Ling spent the day in the office. She tried singing her new song but could not focus. In the end, she stopped singing and searched the web for international news for a long time.

Some reporters wrote that they saw Second Young Master Li shopping with a beautiful girl.

Xia Ling closed the browser window as her heart ached. Perhaps a woman who could never become pregnant did not have the right to keep her beloved man. She remembered that when they were together at the start, Li Lei told her countless times to not give up and get more treatments from different hospitals. Later, he also said that they could adopt a child…

She understood that he really liked children.

Perhaps that was why he was able to ditch her without hesitation after finding out that Su Tang was pregnant.

She felt even more upset after thinking about her child who died a hundred days after he was born. If Shaohui were still alive, he would probably be able to say “mom” or “dad” now. If he were still alive, how good would that be.

Suddenly, she missed him tremendously.

She called her assistant. “Wei Wei, help me arrange a car to send me to Verdant Acres Cemetery in City Y.”

Very soon, a car was arranged. With two bodyguards and her assistant, they left for City Y. On the way, she saw many affectionate couples.

She reached the cemetery.

Her assistant and bodyguards waited outside as she went to visit Shaohui.

The tomb had not been swept for a long time but it still looked very clean. Verdant pine and cypress surrounded the area. In front of the small tombstone, there was a large bouquet of fresh white daisies.

The head of the cemetery personally accompanied her. “According to Mr. Pei’s instructions, there are people specially assigned to take care of the grave, deliver flowers, and burn incense for the deceased. Don’t worry Miss Ye, you can rest assured that your child did not suffer any grievance.”

Xia Ling nodded.

The head of the cemetery reminded her that in name, Shaohui was Pei Ziheng’s son.

She thanked him and said, “I want to be alone with Shaohui for a while.”

The head of the cemetery was understanding and left.

The surroundings were very quiet. She slowly knelt beside the grave and touched the cold stone. Hard and cold feelings spread to the bottom of her heart. She caressed the grave for a long time as tears fell down her cheeks. “Shaohui…” She sobbed. “Your father… doesn’t want us anymore…”

Her strong facade had faded, and she revealed the vulnerability buried in her heart.

She was only able to cry without inhibitions here in front of the deceased’s grave and say the truth in her heart. She could not contact her brother frequently, and Li Lei was also gone. How sad was it that in this world, the only place she could cry was in front of this small tomb.

She deeply buried her head and did not make a sound.

Nearby, behind an old pine tree, a man silently stood. There was a long and deep scar on his handsome face that had not recovered fully, making him look frightening. His body condition did not seem very well, and he struggled as he held onto the pine tree.

He looked at Xia Ling despondently.

Just now, when she was full of grief, he subconsciously stepped out and wanted to comfort her. However, when he heard that she said “your father doesn’t want us anymore,” he stopped in his footsteps.

On the small tombstone, the name “Pei Shaohui” was so blinding.

His Xiao Ling missed her child’s father, and that man’s surname was Pei.

Suddenly, Li Lei felt that he was a joke. He deliberately escaped his family and went through hell and back just to look for his beloved woman. He chose Chinese valentine’s day to give her a surprise, but what about her? She was crying because of another man in front of her deceased child’s grave.

His grandfather said that Xiao Ling had a change of heart.

Initially, he did not believe it. But now, after seeing the scene in front of him, he had no choice but to accept it.

It turned out that having a child with someone was really significant to her. Even if it were a deceased child, that man called Pei Ziheng would always be her child’s father. Xiao Ling could never become pregnant again, and Pei Ziheng… would be her only son’s father. It did not matter how long ago her child had died.

Looking at Xia Ling’s shaking body as she cried, Li Lei suddenly felt sorrowful.

Not far away, another man slowly walked towards her.

It was Pei Ziheng wearing a solemn black suit. He walked in front of her and unconsciously glanced at the pine tree Li Lei was hiding behind. Li Lei quickly left to hide and was not discovered.

Pei Ziheng turned around as if nothing had happened.

In reality, Pei Ziheng knew that Li Lei was hiding behind that tree. Two days ago, he received news from Old Master Li that his unfilial grandson ran back to China to look for Ye Xingling. He wanted Pei Ziheng to look after her and not let them rekindle their romance.

Of course, Pei Ziheng agreed.

Li Lei and he were love rivals. As the saying goes, the person who understands you the most is your enemy. More or less, he knew what Li Lei was thinking and guessed that Li Lei wanted to surprise Xia Ling on Chinese valentine’s day.

However, with him there, it would not happen.

Pei Ziheng wanted to plan a romantic date with Xia Ling last night, but Xia Ling rejected him.

It did not matter. He hired someone to track her and found out that she was at the cemetery. This was great as it was probably better than a date because the child she was visiting had “Pei” as his surname. Quietly, Pei Ziheng let someone disclose the news to Li Lei and, sure enough, Li Lei came over.

Pei Ziheng was also there because he wanted to create a display of love so that that man would give up completely.

He took off his coat, bent down, and placed it over Xia Ling’s shoulders. Xia Ling only felt some warmth. Shocked, she lifted her head with tears streaming down her face and saw Pei Ziheng’s handsome face.