Although Lin Xinyan said it in a reprimanding tone, she didn’t mean it.
Her heart ached for him.
“Mom, I’m home safe and sound.” Zong Yanchen determined Lin Xinyan’s position from her voice and reached out, wanting to comfort her with a hug. Lin Xinyan reached out first and took him into her arms, and Zong Yanchen patted her back. “I won’t make you worry anymore.”
In the past, Lin Xinyan had always embraced him and now, Zong Yanchen had grown so much taller with a strong build. He was the one taking her into his embrace now.
“Did you go to the hospital? When will your eyes recover?” She was worried about his eyesight.
“I’m taking my meds, so they’ll recover soon enough. Don’t worry. I’ll go greet Grandma first.” Zong Yanchen said in a cheerful tone so that Lin Xinyan wouldn’t be too worried.
“Okay.” Lin Xinyan helped him toward Zhuang Zijin.
“Yanchen.” Zhuang Zijin waved her hands when she saw them approaching.
Zong Yanchen lowered his voice. “Grandma, please accept my condolences.”
Zhuang Zijin gripped his hands and said, “I heard you lost your eyesight. I’ll give you my cornea and make you see again.”
Everyone fell silent while pressure was piling up behind their nose.
Even Zong Yanchen, a man with a strong heart, had his eyes reddened at her statement. Love was precious but his family had showered him with love so selflessly it was heartwarming and touching.
“I’ll recover. So I don’t need your cornea. Grandma, you’ve always been there since I was young. Now, I’ll be by your side.” Zong Yanchen sat beside Zhuang Zijin and held her shoulders.
Zhuang Zijin responded, “Very well.”
Great-uncle has left; she must be lonely.
“Aunt.” When Shen Xinyao saw Chen Shihan, she called out to her.
She hummed in reply and gave some words of comfort to Zhuang Zijin.
Zhuang Jiawen leaned closer to Lin Xinyan’s ears and whispered, “Mom, Uncle and Aunt are in a fight.”
Lin Xinyan turned to look at him.
Zhuang Jiawen nodded and convinced her that was indeed the truth. “She was mad at Uncle just now.”
Lin Xinyan hit his arm and glared at him. “Don’t be so nosy about adult affairs.”
Zhuang Jiawen retorted, “Why? I’m also an adult.”
“Don’t fool around.” Lin Xinyan didn’t know what to do with him.
Zong Yanchen’s expression changed slightly. It was unnoticeable if others didn’t look closely. Only Shen Xinyao noticed that his expression changed when Chen Shihan came into the room.
Chen Shihan called Lin Xinyan out of the room. She appeared to have something to say.
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