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.” Mubai’s tone

to push it for

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

Tianxin took

few more words with his son and

stepped out of his room, they ran into Lu

for your help looking after our Mubai. If he ever needs anything, please don’t hesitate to

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

“That’s good to know.”

have any information

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

So, just next door…

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

by her bedside watching over her. When he saw

Mrs. Xi opened her mouth to say. In her eyes,

her eyes

one saw the malevolence that flashed at the back

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