Step Aside, My CEO Ex-Husband! Chapter 1126 - 1128: Mom Hits Her for the First Time

A look of shock washed over Tianxin as she gazed at her mother, tears coursing down her large eyes.

The idea of her mother striking her was unthinkable; it was the very first time such a thing had happened...

"Huo Tianxin, you will perpetually be a Huo! That is a truth you can never alter!" Tian Xingyun's voice boomed, her words laced with fury, teeth clenched tightly.

Her hands trembled as she pulled them back, the sheer audacity of her daughter's statement igniting her rage.

She simply could not permit such defiant pronouncements from her own child!

They were born into the prestigious Huo Family, and with that lineage came an inescapable burden of responsibility!

It was a duty they were bound to, one from which there was no escape!

"Mom, I understand I have erred. My words were unfilial, and for that, I apologize..." Tianxin offered, her voice contrite as silent tears dampened the carpet beneath her.

"You, Tinghao, and Tingxuan are forever bound to this reality! As children of the Huo Family, these responsibilities are yours to bear! You are not common folk to act as you please!"

"Mom, I am willing to inherit the company! I will train diligently, just like my brother! But I cannot bear to be separated from Brother Ziyang!" Tianxin's gaze lifted, her hand clutching her mother's arm in a desperate plea.

Any punishment would be bearable, but the thought of being apart from Brother Ziyang was unbearable.

"These are your inheritances, not bargaining chips! Regardless of Ziyang's presence, you must accept all of this because you are a Huo!" Tian Xingyun declared with unyielding resolve, leaving no room for escape.

She would not allow her daughter to leverage these matters!

"Mom, my heart truly belongs with Brother Ziyang! You cannot do this to me..."

"You will return home with me and spend a few days calming your mind! Once home, ensure your father notices nothing amiss, or you understand the dire consequences! While he dotes on you and would never strike you, Ziyang is not so protected!" Tian Xingyun asserted, gripping Tianxin's arm and pulling her towards the exit.

"Mom, I don't want to be separated from Brother Ziyang..."

"We will discuss this once you have regained your composure!" Tian Xingyun retorted, pulling Tianxin through the doorway and out into the open.

"Mom, I am perfectly calm!" Tianxin declared as she stepped outside, her eyes scanning the surroundings for Ziyang, but he was nowhere to be seen.

Where had Brother Ziyang vanished to? Why couldn't she find him?

"Save your tears. If you dare weep like this at home, do not fault me for my heartlessness!"

"Mom..." Tianxin whispered, the words catching in her throat, her silence a testament to her restraint.

She understood her mother's stern words stemmed from a place of concern for both her and Brother Ziyang.

If their father were to discover the situation, Brother Ziyang would face severe reprimands...

She absolutely must not cry, must not let Father sense anything out of the ordinary!

Tian Xingyun escorted Tianxin from the hotel, where a car was already poised for their departure.

She guided Tianxin into the vehicle, and as they pulled away from the hotel, Tianxin’s gaze remained fixed on the window.

Where had Brother Ziyang gone? Why was he not here...

Suddenly, her eyes widened in alarm. She whipped her head around, her voice laced with fear as she questioned her mother, "Mom, where did you take Brother Ziyang?!"

Brother Ziyang would never abandon her! It had to be her mother who orchestrated his removal!

"I merely requested he refrain from seeing you for a couple of days, allowing you space to contemplate calmly!" Tian Xingyun's response was frigid.

She was fully aware of her daughter's deep affection for Ziyang, yet the path ahead was fraught with immense challenges.

"Mom, how could you do such a thing! I need to get out of this car and find Brother Ziyang!"

Tian Xingyun offered no reply, her silence unwavering as she refused to allow Tianxin to exit, regardless of her daughter's protests.

The car doors were securely locked; there was no escape!

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Meanwhile, Ziyang and Ziqian found their path obstructed by Tian Xingyun's formidable security detail in the parking lot.

"Ziqian, Ziyang, as brothers, we wish to avoid conflict. However, we dare not disobey Madam's direct orders!" the lead bodyguard stated.