"Mama!" Tuan Tuan said as he tugged at Lin Nuan's skirt. He stood upright, raised his head, and asked, "Can I… uh, call you Mama in future?"

Tuan Tuan gathered his thoughts and stammered, his bright eyes twinkling.

It was heartrending for Lin Nuan to hear him say that. She bent down to carry him and broke into a smile. "Even if Papa and I didn't get our marriage certificate, you could still call me that."

Tuan Tuan had his arms around Lin Nuan's neck. He asked, "Even… at the kindergarten?

Lin Nuan nodded.

"Mama!" Tuan Tuan cried with all his might.

Lin Nuan felt teary-eyed, and she nodded in response. "Yes!"

"Mama!" Tuan Tuan exclaimed again.

"Mama is here!"

Tuan Tuan took a deep breath and wanted to call her a third time, but he was choked with emotions. He was so happy, so happy that he felt like bursting into tears…

His clear, bright eyes were wet, with his arms still wound around Lin Nuan's neck, he buried his head and snuggled against her gentle shoulders.

She could f