In the study, Su Chengyu presently looked spiritless. His once clear Dao Heart was now clouded and chaotic. His unkempt hair and newly-grown beard, coupled with the dull look in his eyes colored by pain and regret, projected a pitiable sight.
Some people, some things, are only cherished when they are truly lost.
Su Xiaoxiao had been missing for four days, with no word of her whereabouts, disappearing as if she had evaporated from the world. No matter how one tried to appease themselves, they knew that her situation was grim, something that Su Chengyu deeply regretted.
Upon recalling the past, Su Chengyu remembered how he had taken Su Xiaoxiao in when she was still an infant, raising her, and staying inseparable in their younger years. Such a bond was irreplaceable, laced with familial affection and unforgettable love.
Su Chengyu had finally come to understand his feelings for Su Xiaoxiao. He was fond of her, but due to his status, he had suppressed these feelings.