Reborn in the 1980s: I became a stepmother in the 1980s

Part 7 Bad Woman

The freshly baked buns exuded an enticing aroma, causing the two kids who had been doing their homework to stop in their tracks. Soon, a pair of dusty cloth shoes appeared in front of Sinen. She looked down to see a face dripping with saliva, eager and longing, yet hesitant to touch.

Zhou Yuehan, at the tender age of seven or eight, had just started first grade but looked no different from a five-year-old. His big eyes seemed even larger due to his thinness. The cracks and scars on his cheeks made him look older than his years. His hands, dirty and calloused, were a far cry from what one would expect from someone living in such a nice house.

A hint of amusement shone in Sinen's almond-shaped eyes as she picked up a large bun and blew on it, teasing the child whose eyes followed her every move. Then, she handed it to Zhou Yuehan.

"Eat up," Sinen said gently. "Don't be afraid, let's eat together."

She tried to make her voice as soothing as possible, knowing well that these two children harbored a deep aversion to women.

Before Sinen could finish her sentence, Zhou Yuehan's face lit up with undisguised excitement as he reached out to grab the bun and stuff it into his mouth. But the next moment, *slap*—the bun in his hand was swiftly knocked to the ground.

Zhou Yuedong immediately shielded his brother behind him, his expression a mixture of vigilance and fear as he stared at Sinen.

When Aunt Liu left earlier, she warned that this woman was here to steal their father away. The previous woman had even tried to poison their food, nearly killing his brother. Surely, this woman had ill intentions too!

Sinen was taken aback, while Zhou Yuehan was left stunned, nearly in tears at the sight of the large bun falling to the ground, feeling heartbroken.

"Brother," his voice trembled with a hint of tears.

"We can't eat it," Zhou Yuedong said firmly, biting his lip.

Zhou Yuehan trembled, too scared to say anything. Meanwhile, Yao Yao burst into loud sobs.

Sinen felt a mix of shock, anger, and sympathy for the fallen bun. But considering the description of Zhou Yuedong in the novel—naturally suspicious, never easily trusting anyone, and sensitive—she understood why he would be wary. Having been mistreated by several women before, he wouldn't easily believe that someone could be kind to them.

So be it. Such a personality trait couldn't be changed in a short time.

Just as Zhou Yuedong thought the woman before him was about to explode in anger and strike them, she surprised them by bypassing them, picking up the dirty bun from the ground, brushing off the dust, and taking a bite.

Zhou Yuedong froze, and Zhou Yuehan stared in disbelief, eyes wide and watering with saliva.

With a few bites, their stomachs finally stopped growling.

Sinen wiped her hands before walking over to the sofa and picking up the sobbing little Yao Yao. She gently patted her thin back and coaxed, "Yao Yao, don't cry. Stepmommy will make you delicious food."

Yao Yao was easily comforted, especially since she had a fondness for Sinen. She stopped crying almost immediately.

After wiping away her tears, Sinen went to the kitchen and brought out a bowl of steamed eggs. Placing it on the table, she sat Yao Yao on her lap and fed her the steamed eggs while blowing on them to cool them down.

The steamed eggs were fragrant and tender, with no hint of fishiness, melting in the mouth with each bite. As soon as Yao Yao tasted the delicious food, she eagerly devoured it, nothing like the force-feeding she experienced with Aunt Liu.