Provoking Huo Siqian (6)

"That might be part of it but your mommy really didn't want to punish you like that. If she really wanted to lock you up, do you think anyone's words would have been able to change her mind?"

Qin Chu patiently explained to Pudding and the latter looked down, continuing her silence. It seemed like she was plotting something.

Just then, Qin Chu handed her a small box.

"Of course, I won't force you to go downstairs for dinner if you don't want to. Little Bean said you didn't eat breakfast or lunch… I know you like the tiramisu from Ailiya so I bought some for you…" 

"Thank you, Daddy!" Pudding sounded a bit moved.

"Good girl. Then Daddy's going to go downstairs… Give it some thought. I know you're a smart girl and you'll be able to figure things out, right?"

Then, Qin Chu turned around and walked downstairs.

Pudding looked at that delicate piece of cake in her hand with mixed feelings…