Urban Seduction: Housewives Club

As they talked, the mother and daughter left the Liu Group building and got into Ye Siqi's car, heading home. But as they neared the house, Shui Ying couldn't help but feel nervous. She hesitated and said, "I don't know if Siyao and Yunying will ever forgive me."

"Mom, that's just something you don't need to worry about," Ye Siqi said softly.

"First of all, what you did back then wasn't wrong. And even if it was, there's no way daughters would hold a grudge against their mom. Siyao and Yunying are both understanding. They'll get it."

Ye Siqi didn't say what she was thinking: If it weren't for what happened back then, Aunt Yiru wouldn't have married Dad, and that boy I'm crazy about wouldn't even be here. But those were thoughts she couldn't voice right now.

Ye Siqi's words helped ease Shui Ying a bit. She knew her daughter was right. But facing her daughters after eighteen years, knowing she hadn't been there for them at all, made her feel guilty. Even someone as calm as Shui Ying couldn't help but be anxious.@@novelbin@@

No matter what Shui Ying felt inside, the moment was coming. Soon, they pulled up to the Liu family villa in the eastern suburbs. As soon as the car entered the courtyard, Shui Ying saw the three girls waiting there.

There was Ye Siyao, cool and aloof, but with a hint of excitement on her face; Ye Yunying, strong and tomboyish, now on the verge of tears; and Ye Yunqi, the youngest, with an incredibly sweet and charming look, yet somehow exuding a mature allure. Shui Ying had never met them, but she instantly knew who was who.

"Mom!" Before Shui Ying had even steadied herself after getting out of the car, Ye Siyao threw herself into her arms. Siyao had been hit the hardest when Shui Ying "passed away" all those years ago.

At just four years old, she might not remember much, but her mother's face was etched in her memory. Now, seeing her again, she couldn't hold back her emotions.

Ye Yunying, standing nearby, also started to cry. She had only been two when her mom left, so her memories were vague.

But there was something deep inside her that made her feel an instant connection with Shui Ying, a bond that not even Liu Yiru could replace. But with Siyao already in Shui Ying's arms, Yunying could only turn to Siqi for comfort.

That left Ye Yunqi all by herself, but she wasn't as emotional as her sisters. She just stared at Shui Ying, her eyes shining, thinking to herself, I didn't expect the girls' mom to be this beautiful. Hmm, looks like Brother is in for some good fortune!

"Okay, Mom's great back. Let's not get too carried away," Ye Siqi gently patted Ye Yunying's back, trying to calm her down, even though she had been just as emotional moments ago.

At Siqi's words, Ye Siyao and Ye Yunying gradually calmed down. Shui Ying let out a long breath of relief. She had been worried that her daughters would be upset with her, but they didn't show any resentment or awkwardness at all. She figured Liu Yiru must have had a lot to do with it, and she felt even more grateful to her good friend.

"And you must be Yunqi. Just as your sister said, you're adorable," Shui Ying said, turning to Ye Yunqi, who had been watching them with a smile.

"Yep, that's me," Ye Yunqi replied, looking super cute as she tilted her head. "But what should I call you? Auntie? Or... ma'am?"

The word "ma'am" almost made Ye Siqi and the others burst out laughing. Even though Shui Ying had been out of the loop for eighteen years, she knew "ma'am" wasn't quite right. She smiled and said, "Just call me Auntie. Of course, if you don't mind, you can call me Mom too."

"Sure, I don't mind at all. That means I get two moms!" Ye Yunqi said happily, then frowned thoughtfully. "But if my other mom is here, how do I tell them apart?"

"That's easy," Shui Ying said. "Just add our names before 'mom.' Siqi, you guys should do the same. After all, it's not just giving birth that matters; it's who raised you. Yiru is the one who truly deserves to be called 'mom.'" Stay tuned with My Virtual Library Empire

Even without Shui Ying reminding them, Ye Siqi and the others would never forget Liu Yiru's kindness. And now that they all had partners they couldn't live without, Liu Yiru was not only their mom but also their mother-in-law.

After the excitement died down, the five of them went into the villa's living room. Once she got there, Shui Ying should have figured out Ye Fei's true identity. There were large family portraits everywhere, showing Liu Yiru with the siblings.

But before Shui Ying and Ye Siqi arrived, Ye Siyao had taken them all down. She had become much warmer and more considerate since finding love, and she didn't want her mom to feel uncomfortable seeing those pictures. She planned to take new ones with everyone when Liu Yiru and Ye Fei got back the next day. She was sure Liu Yiru wouldn't mind.

"Mom, you went off to be some palace master or whatever, but you didn't have to stay there forever, right? Why haven't you come back to see us all these years?" Ye Yunying was always straightforward and didn't hold back her thoughts, especially not with her mom.

As soon as Yunying blurted that out, Ye Siqi and Ye Siyao got anxious. They thought their sister was being thoughtless and worried that it might embarrass their mom, causing a rift in their relationship.

But Shui Ying didn't seem bothered. She just gave a wry smile and said, "I've missed you all so much. But things didn't go as planned. As soon as I got back, my apprentice tricked me and locked me up. I only managed to escape with someone's help yesterday."

Thinking about that unforgettable person, Shui Ying felt a mix of sweetness and bitterness. She wondered if her daughters could ever accept that she had fallen in love with a boy younger than all of them.