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…”

really no need.”

it for

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

didn’t give any response, and Tianxin took that

a few more words with his son and they all

his room,

with a giant smile. “Doctor Lu, thank you for your help looking after our Mubai. If

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

“That’s good to know.”

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

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

So, just next door…

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

bedside watching over her. When he

go,” Old Mrs. Xi opened her mouth to say. In her eyes, Xia Xinghe was nothing more than a

eyes

saw the malevolence that flashed at

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