Chapter 2044 - You’re… a Woman? (1/2)

Her voice was shaky. She was evidently frightened.

Shen Luo’an was taken aback. He quickly crouched down and grabbed her by the arm. “What did you say?”

Manting gasped and shrank back with a jerk. Tears ran down her face and her body was shaking as she shouted, “I’m sorry, I’m sorry, I was wrong! Please, Uncle, let me go. I’ll never dare to steal again!”

Her voice was tinged with remorse and guilt.

Shen Luo’an felt a biting pain in his heart.

He stared at her in disbelief. His heart ached for her.

Shen Manting was almost on her knees, pleading profusely.

“That’s enough!”

Shen Luo’an shouted at her in frustration. Then, he pulled her close and held her in a tight embrace.

Shen Manting was stunned and couldn’t help quivering.

“That’s enough, that’s enough…”

Shen Luo’an’s voice was shaking with indescribable despair.

He buried his face in her collarbone and muttered in a trembling voice, “I’ve had enough, Manting. I’m sorry, I’m sorry, I’m so sorry…”

Shen Manting was baffled. She didn’t know how to respond.

However, she was comforted by the warmth emanating from the man holding her close. Her initial fear and panic dissipated.

She was overcome with emotion and felt an inexplicable ache in her heart.

Yet, logical reason soon took over.

She gently nudged him away. “Uncle…”

Shen Luo’an released her from his grip and stared at her blank expression. He stood up and said, “Get up, I’ll take you home.”

Take me… home?

Shen Manting was frightened. She pushed Shen Luo’an away and shouted, “Uncle, I…”

“Don’t call me Uncle!” Shen Luo’an raised his voice.

He turned around to see Shen Manting looking back at him fearfully.