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.”

to push it

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

give any response, and Tianxin took that as a

more words with his

moment they stepped out of his room, they ran

smile. “Doctor Lu, thank you for your help looking after our Mubai. If he ever needs anything, please

“Auntie, don’t worry. Mubai’s wound is not

“That’s good to know.”

Doctor Lu, do you have any information on Xia Xinghe’s

is in this ward,” Lu Qi said as he pointed towards the door behind

So, just next door…

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

by her bedside watching over her. When he saw them, he

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

her eyes away and

malevolence that flashed at the back of

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