The tears arrived on cue. She played the part of concerned fiance to the tee.

Old Mrs. Xi quickly went to comfort her. She reprimanded Mubai lightly, “Of course, we should help others whenever we can – but, Mubai, you have to learn to read the situation. This time you were lucky to escape with only a minor wound. You’re no longer responsible for only yourself, you’re marrying Tianxin soon. What would the poor girl do if something bad happened to you?”

“Auntie, it’s fine. We shouldn’t blame Mubai,” Tianxin chimed in kindly and understandingly, “He was doing a good thing after all.”

“Still, he should take care of himself before he takes care of others…”

Old Mrs. Xi was ready to launch into another litany when Mubai interrupted her politely, “Alright, Mom. I understand. I will see you later because I wish to rest now.”

“Mubai, I’ll stay to look after you!” Tianxin said gently.

“No need, I need some alone time to recuperate.” Mubai rejected firmly.

Tianxin pouted and bit on her lips, “But I want to stay; I promise I won’t disturb you…”

need.”

it for fear

nodded understandingly. “Okay then, promise me you’ll rest well. I’ll go back to cook

give any response, and Tianxin took that as a

Xi exchanged a few more words with his

out of his

Old Mrs. Xi accosted him with a giant smile. “Doctor Lu, thank you for your help

worry. Mubai’s wound is not serious, he’ll

“That’s good to know.”

have any information

I just finished checking her injuries. She is in this ward,” Lu Qi said as he pointed towards the door

So, just next door…

Qi goodbye, Tianxin couldn’t help herself but look in when they passed

still unconscious while Xia Zhi sat by her bedside

Xi opened her mouth to say. In her eyes, Xia Xinghe

pulled her eyes away

saw the malevolence that flashed at the

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