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

to push it for

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

Tianxin took that as

few more words with his son

his room, they ran

“Doctor Lu, thank you for your help looking after our

don’t 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

injuries. She is in this ward,”

So, just next door…

Tianxin couldn’t help herself but look

Zhi sat by her bedside watching over her. When

Old Mrs. Xi opened her mouth to say. In her

pulled her eyes away and

malevolence that flashed at the back of her

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