Having found a demon, I've decided to raise her.

She looked at Chen Ming pleadingly, feigning a pitiful expression, and said—

"Waaah, Xiaoxiao is so heartless, but I believe Mingming cares about Auntie, right? When Auntie gets old and can't move, and has no one to take care of her, Mingming will take care of me."

"Ah, this..."

Chen Ming scratched his head. Normally, he would have agreed to whatever his aunt said, but his sister seemed to be angry right now...

He glanced at his sister, who looked at him indifferently.

He shrank his neck.

He said—

"Well, um... let's talk about it later..."

Auntie, you'd better pray for yourself. My sister isn't doing well right now.

Auntie, however, said happily—

"I knew Mingming was the best."

"..."

No, I didn't agree to anything, did I? Chen Ming shut his mouth; silence is golden.

Seeing her aunt relentlessly pursuing her younger brother, the older sister pursed her lips and said—

"Don't cause trouble for others anymore, not in the past, not now..."

Suddenly she left her child with her brother and sister-in-law, and now she's even pestering their son to take care of her in her old age...

My aunt, without a trace of shame, smiled and said—

"We're family, it's good for us to cause each other trouble."

"...You've caused enough trouble. Don't bother others anymore. I'll take care of you in your old age, Mom."

"..."

The aunt looked at her older sister and was suddenly stunned.

What did Xiaoxiao just say?

Chapter 249 I'll Promise You Anything

Auntie opened her beautiful eyes slightly and looked at her older sister in front of her.

My first thought was that I must have misheard, but seeing that Chen Ming and Chen Xiao both had serious expressions on their faces, it seemed that escaping reality was useless.

Her pale eyes lowered slightly as she looked at the ground, at Chen Xiao's knees, and a meaningful smile appeared on her face.

Thinking back to that night...

In the pouring rain, she carried Xiaoxiao home, surprising everyone. Grandpa was so angry he almost fainted, and even the usually good-tempered Chen Jun was furious.

How can I swallow this insult when my own sister has suffered such a huge loss outside?

At first, I wondered if she was adopted, but my aunt said herself that she was her daughter, her own daughter.

The aunt doesn't know how to take care of children, and how can a child grow up in a broken home? Without a father, it will leave a lasting resentment in the child's heart.

In the end, my aunt at that time was just a girl, and she couldn't take responsibility for anyone.

So the child was handed over to the older brother, Chen Ming's father. His sister-in-law was a very good person, even though she looked like the older brother was the one committing the crime...

But in reality, she was much more responsible than I was, working hard to take care of and raise the two children to adulthood.

My aunt thought about a lot of random things. She had considered that the children might eventually find out about this secret, but when it actually happened, she was still at a loss.

Her toes, clad in sandals, twitched, and finally she managed to utter a single sentence—

"You all knew?"

Chen Ming also felt a little embarrassed and said—

"I know some of it."

However, there were many details that the aunt hadn't mentioned, so Chen Ming's family wasn't very clear about them either.

Aunt pursed her lips, her fair fingers intertwined and twisted together, becoming even whiter from the tension.

The older sister didn't really know how to face it. If it were a complete stranger with no emotional connection, she probably wouldn't feel anything if they suddenly recognized each other.

But my aunt never actually left; she would come back on holidays and call home frequently.

They were very close relatives to begin with.

Now, my sister doesn't know what attitude or expression to use to face this anymore.

She just watched, watching this woman who was originally her aunt, but now was her mother... no, it should be the other way around, she was her mother at first, and then she pretended to be her aunt.

Aunt didn't dare to look up, keeping her head down, so Chen Ming and Chen Xiao could only look at her flaxen hair as she spoke—

"If I said...this is for your own good, could you accept it?"

"……able."

The older sister glanced at her younger brother beside her... In the end, she had no complaints. She had loving parents and an adorable younger brother.

For over twenty years, I have always felt the warmth of home, without any regrets. My aunt, on the other hand, is more distant from everyone, working alone outside.

If this doesn't count as doing it for her own good, then what does?

The aunt was unable to provide her sister with a good family environment, so she shamelessly shifted the responsibility onto Chen Ming's parents.

My aunt smiled, making it sound like she was helpless, but in fact, even if it's for the child's good... shirking responsibility is really unethical.

Ultimately, she was an irresponsible mother, and she didn't want to defend herself.

Aunt raised her head and looked at her sister's face, her pale eyes, her flaxen hair... she looked so much like herself.

She said—

"If you find it strange... you don't have to call me Mom."

After all, you have your own life now, you have parents who truly take responsibility, and you have a complete family. There's no need to say anything polite to an irresponsible, bad woman.

The older sister pursed her lips and said—

Do you think this is acceptable?

"..."

Aunt lowered her head again, gently biting her lower lip with her pearly teeth.

The topic seems to be getting heavier and heavier. Chen Ming, a grown man, stood to the side and felt completely at a loss.

He began to explain, smiling as he said—

"Alright, alright, no matter what, we're all family. It's really nothing. Let's go home first; dinner is ready."

The older sister glanced at her younger brother, smiled slightly, and said—

"Well, go back."

Then, looking at her aunt, tormented by guilt, she sighed softly and said—

“If you…feel that the old relationship was easier, then it’s fine to do it the same way as before…Auntie.”

"Waaah..."

Hearing her sister call her that, her aunt couldn't help but let out a small, mournful cry.

Chen Ming gave a wry smile and said—

"Alright, alright, let's go, our family is getting impatient."

He took his aunt's hand, and with the other hand he pulled the suitcase, and helped his aunt into the back seat. He stuffed the suitcase into the trunk and then sat back in the driver's seat.

My sister sat in the passenger seat.

……

The three of them quickly returned to the residential area. The older sister took the lead, followed by her aunt and Chen Ming, who was also pulling a suitcase.

The aunt, feeling uneasy, couldn't help but hug Chen Ming's arm, her face full of worry, and asked—

"Mingming, do you think... Xiaoxiao is angry?"

"...I don't think so."

Chen Ming wanted to scratch his head, but both hands were full, so he had to give up.

"However, my sister was actually quite at a loss, but I don't think she meant any blame to her aunt."

Since they're not related, the older sister can't openly attack her younger brother, so overall, it's still a happy situation, right?

Even if I can't change my attitude towards my aunt for the time being, our friendship of so many years will never disappear.

Her aunt's pale eyes still held a hint of worry. She clung tightly to Chen Ming's arm, looked up at him pitifully, and said—

"Mingming, you really have to help your aunt!"

"Huh? How can I help?"

Chen Ming tilted his head. "Isn't this a matter between you and your daughter? It's good enough that I, as an outsider, am just trying to smooth things over."

Aunt puffed out her cheeks and said—

"Xiaoxiao likes you so much, you must have a way, like whispering sweet nothings in her ear or something, and she'll forgive me once she feels better..."

"!?"

Chen Ming stared wide-eyed at his aunt, who had become sly again... What was this shameless old woman saying? What pillow talk? She dared to say anything out of line.

Um... although my sister is indeed sleeping with him now...

Seeing Chen Ming's surprised expression, his aunt smiled, patted his arm, and said—

"Anyone can see through the little thing between you two siblings. Anyway, now you know you're not related by blood, so go get your marriage certificate tomorrow."

What are you talking about?

Chen Ming shook his head frantically.

Aunt said—