The morning incident in the bedroom was tacitly understood by both Shen Chi and Xu Chaomu, and neither of them brought it up again.
However, Xiaobao, with his sharp eyes, noticed that when Mommy came downstairs in the morning, she had a new pretty ring on her hand.
"Mommy, your ring is so pretty! Who gave it to you?" Xiaobao tilted his head and asked curiously.
"Of course, your dad gave it to me."
"Dad is so generous! But why doesn't Dad give me a ring too?"
"This is a wedding ring. You only get one when you get married," Xu Chaomu explained. "And besides, rings are a symbol of love and commitment. Do you understand?"
"Oh, I get it. Dad doesn't love me, obviously."
"..." Xu Chaomu didn't know how to explain further and gave Shen Chi a helpless look.
Shen Chi ignored Xiaobao, merely patting the table. "Come have breakfast!"
"Oh!" Xiaobao happily trotted over.
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