章節 602: Aching for One Another: The Xinguan Saga

Lu Family Mansion, 23:30;

"First of all, how are you holding up?" Lu Wei asked softly as he moved behind his desk, his hand reaching for the keyboard to type in his password. His sharp, observant gaze settled on Xi Yuan, assessing every flicker of emotion on his face. "We all know Xinghe is in pain, but let's not ignore the fact that you are too. Yuan, are you truly okay? And if you are not, there's no need to pretend—"

"Bro Lu, please," Xi Yuan interrupted with a sigh, his lips curving into an appreciative yet strained smile as he shook his head. "I am not grieving the child we lost as much as I am mourning the absence of that radiant, enrapturing smile from Xinghe's lips. That's where my pain truly lies.

"In my world, if Xinghe is okay, then everything is okay. Don't worry about me—I'll be fine."