It was rare for Ziyue to see a trace of stubbornness on Shichu's face.
Ziyue mumbled, "I'm sorry, I didn't…"
She didn't know what to say.
Shichu continued, "This is between me and Muchen. I owed him my life anyway."
Ziyue looked at him and said nothing.
She knew that Shichu was saying all this to console her.
Shichu had repaid the favor a few months ago in Country J when Muchen shot him.
Regardless of Shichu's original plan was to leave or stay in Gricy, he didn't need to save Muchen.
However, he saved Muchen recklessly.
After so much had happened, she couldn't deceive herself even if many things were left unsaid.
Shichu had saved Muchen despite everything because of her.
This was undeniable.
When Shichu saw Ziyue silent for a long time, he looked behind her.
On a couch not far behind them, Muchen was looking their way expressionlessly. Zixi, who was next to him, also looked at them curiously.
Shichu looked away and looked down. He reached out to adjust the blanket on his legs and said, "You can leave if you have nothing else to say. I'm a little tired."
He was satisfied.
He used to think that he would never have the chance to meet Ziyue again.
Although he had been trapped here by Muchen for the past few days, he felt calmer than ever.
Everything had passed, and everything would end.
He did the last thing he could for Ziyue.
He never wanted Ziyue to be thankful to him. To him, anything he did for her was worth it.
He had watched her grow up and did everything he could for her. It came naturally to him.
Ziyue's hands clenched, and her lips pursed tightly. Tears flickered in her pretty almond-shaped eyes but disappeared instantly.
"Rest well. I'm going to leave."
After that, she turned and left without hesitation.
Muchen walked to her while carrying Zixi.
She held Muchen's arm and walked out.
When she left the room, she pulled her hand away indifferently.
Muchen noticed her subtle action, and his expression darkened as well.
He knew that the inevitable had come.
Before they reached the elevator, Enxue appeared out of nowhere and rushed to Ziyue fiercely. She grabbed Ziyue's shoulders tightly. "Why are you still living well? You did this to Shichu. How can you live like nothing has happened?"
Ziyue's shoulders hurt from being grabbed, but she didn't show it. Her gaze landed on Muchen's arms as he was beside her.
She noticed that Zixi's arms were wrapped tightly around Muchen's neck.
She raised her head and said to Muchen, "Go on."
Muchen stood still, and Ziyue had a slightly angry expression. "Leave!"
Muchen furrowed his brows fiercely when he heard the anger in Ziyue's voice. He left while carrying Zixi.
When the two figures disappeared, Ziyue shook Enxue's hands away viciously.
She said coldly, "Visit a doctor if you're feeling unwell. Don't act all crazy with me!"
"Do you have a conscience, Su Ziyue? Ask yourself if Shichu would be in his current condition if not for you. He's a good person but now crippled and in a wheelchair!"
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