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.” Mubai’s tone was

it for fear of annoying

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

and Tianxin took

a few more words with his son and they

of his

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

Mubai’s wound is not

“That’s good to know.”

Doctor Lu, do you have any information on Xia

checking her injuries. She is

So, just next door…

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

sat by her bedside watching over her. When he saw

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

pulled her eyes away and

that flashed at the back

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