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…”

no need.”

want to push it for fear of

promise me you’ll rest well. I’ll go back to cook you some broth, I’ll

response, and Tianxin took

exchanged a few more words with his son

stepped out of his room, they

you for your help looking after our Mubai. If he ever

back. “Auntie, don’t worry. Mubai’s

“That’s good to know.”

the way, Doctor Lu, do you have any information on Xia Xinghe’s conditions?” Tianxin suddenly chimed in to

is in this ward,” Lu Qi

So, just next door…

Lu Qi goodbye, Tianxin couldn’t help herself but look in when they passed Xinghe’s open

while Xia Zhi sat by her bedside

opened her mouth to say. In her eyes,

pulled her eyes

flashed at

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