At the moment the door closed, Qin Mobai leaned his full weight on Lou Xi.

Fortunately, Lou Xi was prepared and immediately supported Qin Mobai.

Earlier on the plane, Lou Xi had sensed something was wrong with Qin Mobai, but this man said nothing. Then they returned home, and facing the varied expressions of everyone, Qin Mobai must have used most of his strength to support his weary body.

Seeing Qin Mobai struggling like this made Lou Xi’s heart ache. What she could do was to support Qin Mobai, giving him strength when he couldn’t hold on any longer.

"Are you alright?" Lou Xi asked softly, her eyes full of concern.

Qin Mobai leaned his back against the door, his arm resting on Lou Xi’s shoulder, pausing for half a minute.

He had taken painkillers earlier, but whether the medication was wearing off or the wound had opened, his chest ached deeply. 𝚏𝐫𝚎𝗲𝕨𝐞𝐛𝕟𝚘𝐯𝚎𝗹.𝕔𝐨𝗺

"It’s nothing serious, don’t worry," Qin Mobai said, his forehead covered in sweat.

It’d be a real stretch to believe he wasn’t in serious condition.

Lou Xi took out a handkerchief, wiped the sweat from Qin Mobai’s forehead, and didn’t ask him to rest immediately because she knew he had something more important to do right now.

"I can’t help Grandma change into new clothes like this, I’ll have to trouble you, Madam."

"I know, I’ll help Grandma change. You should quickly go sit down. Seeing you like this really breaks my heart," Lou Xi’s eyes reddened. "I feel like I can’t do anything for you. I’m such a failed wife."

"No, you’re amazing, really."

Lou Xi choked up, helping Qin Mobai to the chair in the room to sit.

But Qin Mobai pointed to the chair beside the old lady’s bed, "Over there, I want to say a few words to Grandma."

"Alright." With that, Lou Xi helped Qin Mobai to the side of the old lady’s sickbed, so he was closer to her.

Seeing the old lady lying in bed, Lou Xi’s heart was also in great turmoil.

She really couldn’t imagine that the old lady who had still been on the phone with her last night was now lying here lifeless.

If, last night, she hadn’t fallen into the old lady’s trap or mentioned Qin Mobai, would the old lady still be alive?

Maybe...

No one can change the past, not even the all-powerful Qin Mobai, who has no way to handle this.

"Lou Xi, go to the wardrobe and pick out a new outfit," Qin Mobai deliberately sent Lou Xi away; she knew it.

"Mm." Lou Xi held back her tears and turned to walk towards the wardrobe.

All she could think of was the old lady’s usual pretense of strictness, yet more adorable than anyone else in the family.

...

In the living room, the Qin Family fell into a silence where no one spoke.

After all, they still hadn’t recovered from the shock of Qin Mobai being alive.

Seeing their prolonged silence, the youngest, Qin Moxi, suddenly stood up. Looking at the elders who usually seemed so well, a look of disappointment appeared on her face.

"I’ve always thought being born into the Qin Family was a very happy thing, having grandparents who love me, uncles and aunts who care about me. But now, I can’t see any warmth in this family. I think this is also why Grandma doesn’t want to wake up from her dreams. If you continue like this, Grandpa might not want to wake up either."

Qin Moxi’s mother wanted to pull her back. Why was she making herself the target now?

Qin Moxi had said almost enough, finally saying, "I want the old Qin Family back."

Her words plunged the entire living room into silence once again.