Chapter 17
During those days, I took the father and daughter out to play, shop, and visit the campus of the University of California.
I, who rarely post on Moments, shared three updates during those days.
One was a close photo of Duan Qinghong and me at the Rongsen Library.
Another was a warm family photo of the three of us.
And a vlog of the family having fun together.
All locations were tagged in Irvine.
No one understands the instability of a pregnant woman’s emotions better than I do.
When I was pregnant with Duan Tao, I would even cry my heart out because the moon wasn’t round enough.
Zhang Zhaodi, alone in a foreign country, how could she be any better off?
Sure enough, on campus, Duan Qinghong found excuses to leave for the restroom several times.
Duan Tao and I sat on a bench next to the anteater sculpture.
Basking in the California sunshine.
Duan Tao asked again, “Mom, can’t you really come to Irvine to be with me?”
“At least not now, but I promise you, as soon as I’m done with my work, I’ll come to be with you, okay?”
Duan Tao lay on my lap, showing a satisfied smile.
Mom will strive, for you and for myself.
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