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.”

to push it for

then, promise me you’ll rest well. I’ll go back to cook you some broth, I’ll bring them over later

Tianxin took

Xi exchanged a few more words with his son

stepped out of his room,

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

Qi smiled back. “Auntie, don’t worry. Mubai’s wound is not serious, he’ll heal just

“That’s good to know.”

information on Xia Xinghe’s conditions?” Tianxin suddenly chimed in

recovering well too. I just finished checking her injuries. She is in this ward,”

So, just next door…

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

by her bedside watching over

go,” Old Mrs. Xi opened her mouth to say. In her eyes, Xia

pulled her eyes

one saw the malevolence that flashed at the back of

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