Bab 68: Bad Habits Need to Be Changed

"Why didn't you wait for me then?" She was clear on the fact that he would get her when she was late for meal time, but she had rather entered a risky situation than waited for him.

"..." Yao Si stilled. The thought… had never once crossed her mind, or rather, she had chosen to neglect such an option. 

Mu Xuan's face sank, disappointment clouding his gaze. With a deep sigh, he caressed her head. "Sisi, I'm your mentor. Even if you wanted the entire Galaxy destroyed, I would help you with it. You can… rely on me a bit more."

Yao Si's heart clenched as she dove into his embrace, her throat choked up with worry and other emotions. In an unfamiliar voice, she choked out, "Dad." 

"Mu Xuan!" 

"Mu Xuan… I'm sorry, I'm just so used to doing things by myself." She was used to living by herself, used to making her own decisions, used to shouldering all her burdens, used to not having anyone to lean on.