Chapter 66: From Now On, You’ll Lose Your Mother’s Protection Damon’s Adam’s apple bobbed as he smiled. He knew exactly who Shane meant by her. Any anger he felt about his ex–wife being targeted quickly morphed into disgust. 

He looked toward the ancient banyan tree Its roots were gnarled and thick, its canopy vast. This was Dingguang Temple’s Wishing Tree, adorned with thousands of red ribbons bearing wishes, and countless prayer plaques hanging from its branches. The wind made them chime together. 

comes here every year to pray, and her wishes have never been granted,” Damon said, reating it like a joke. 

Timmy ran up to him. “Dad! I don’t want that woman lighting peace lanterns for me!” 

His fists clenched He’d found a prayer plaque with his and Zhou Zhou’s names, and felt uncomfortable.He’d asked the abbot about it. The abbot explained that Wan Yue lit peace lanterns for them every year. 

“She’s not my mom anymore!Zhou Zhou doesn’t even have the same last name!I don’t want our names together!” Timmy insisted.“Make the abbot extinguish my lantern and erase my name!” The abbot looked worried “Young Master, your mother prays for you every year.If you extinguish the lantern, her blessings will no longer protect you.” 

Timmy ignored him.“I want it extinguished! She’s stupid and useless! I don’t need her protection!” 

Sean smiled, commenting Wan Yue is very superstitious; she’s always praying.Abbot, extinguish it for Timmy.Our young master doesn’t believe in that stuff!” 

The abbot, unimpressed, thought,*If you don’t believe in it, why are you here? Go sightseeing elsewhere! He relented due to the Fu family’s yearly donations. 

“Mr. Fu… The abbot ignored Sean, addressing Damon.“I don’t recommend extinguishing the young master’s lantern.” 

Dad!” Timmy called out. 

Damon replied indifferently, “Do as he wishes.” 

The abbot sighed, only to see a little girl carrying someone enter. Wan Yue, leaning on Zhou Zhou’s shoulders, was panting, taking small, unsteady steps.She thought the temple would be empty.She looked up, her smile fading as she saw Damon. 

How inconvenient.Why was he here? 

“Uncle Shen!“Zhou Zhou, distracted by Shane, beamed at him. 

Wan Yue, still out of breath, was carried towards Shane. 

“Uncle Shen, are you here to pray too?” 

Damon’s gaze followed Zhou Zhou.His daughter hadn’t even glanced at him. 

Shane smiled warmly.“Yes, Zhou Zhou, are you here to pray as well?” 

Zhou Zhou nodded enthusiastically. 

“Mrs. Fu,” the abbot addressed Wan Yue, unaware of the divorce.“Your son wants his peace lantern extinguished. Please persuade him.” 

Wan Yue looked up; Timmy, arms crossed, refused to look at her. 

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Sean spoke, “Wan Yue, you’re too experstitionalTimmy will be embarround by all the seaflager 

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Timmy was furious. “Hey! Extinguish the laserit 1 don’t want anything to do wire prote 

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“Young Master Fu, I’ll take you to extinguish the lantern.If you don’t want it, you can blow it out yourself. The abbot led Timmy away, 

Timmy!! Zhou Zhou’s dear voice echoed Timmy, his face right, followed the abbox without looking back Zhou Zhou knew her words were meless. 

Wan Yue turned to the Wishing Tree. 

Did you make wishes here? 

“Yes,” she said faintly.“The Buddha can’t make someone love you. I should let go “Turning back is the right path, Shane’s clear voice 

Wan Yue looked at him; he didn’t avoid her 

Let me help you remove those impossible wishes.” 

gate. 

cut through the air. He rolled up his sleeves 

He brought a ladder and climbed the tree, removing the prayer plaques.Fang hoisted Zhou Zhou onto his shoulders; she helped find Wan Yue’s old wishes. 

Timmy emerged from the hall, boasting to Sean, I blew out the lantern that woman lit for me 

Sean, arms crossed, was smug Timmy obeyed her completely. 

“Our little prince doesn’t need those silly things.” 

Timmy, feeling validated, tugged at Damon’s hand. “Dad, let’s go!” 

They descended the steps. Damon didn’t glance at Wan Yue. 

“Hey!” Zhou Zhou cried out.“There’s Mommy and Uncle Fu’s name!” Damon stopped.