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.” Mubai’s tone

push it

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

any response, and Tianxin took that as a ‘thank

with his son and they

of his room,

Xi accosted him with a giant smile. “Doctor Lu, thank you for your help looking after our Mubai. If he ever needs

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

“That’s good to know.”

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

is recovering well too. I just finished checking her injuries. She is in this ward,” Lu Qi said as he

So, just next door…

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

sat by her bedside watching over her. When he saw

to say. In her eyes,

pulled her eyes

malevolence that flashed at the back of her

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