After coughing, Li Xueli continued eating, her eyes still listless.

Even so, Hua Qing still felt that she looked exactly like Su Xi.

This is Su Xi's biological mother.

He was persecuted by Li Xuemei when he was young and was separated from Su Xi for more than 20 years.

Perhaps it was because the pressure she was under was too great that she eventually couldn't bear it, which led to her mental health problems.

While Si Nan and Situ were chatting, Hua Qing tried to talk to Li Xueli.

"Hello, Auntie, I'm Su Xi's best friend, my name is Hua Qing."

Li Xueli, who was eating, suddenly stopped and grabbed Hua Qing's hand in a very emotional manner.

"Where is my daughter?"

Hua Qing was surprised that Li Xueli would suddenly speak up just by mentioning the name 'Su Xi'.

Situ was also taken aback.

This was the first thing she said to him after he came to take care of her.

“Lili, you remember Su Xi, right? She is our daughter.”

The doctor said so.

Li Xueli remained silent.

It's because of a mental illness.

To treat her condition, we need a mental cure.

It now seems that Su Xi's existence is the root cause of her illness.

“She’s safe, don’t worry. She’ll definitely come to see you when she’s less busy,” Situ kept reassuring her.

Li Xueli became increasingly agitated, shouting, "I want my daughter! Where is she? I want to see her!"

"Okay, okay, I'll call her right now and ask her to come see you."

Situ could only go along with her wishes.

Li Xueli took her phone from the bedside table and handed it to him.

It means he should hurry up and hit it.

Having no other option, Situ found Su Xi's number and was about to call it.

Just then, there was a knock on the door.

Then, Su Xi and Zhou Jingming appeared side by side at the door.

Hua Qing said, "Auntie, Su Xi is here!"

Li Xueli's gaze slowly shifted to the doorway.

When she saw Su Xi's face, which resembled her own, two streams of tears slid down her cheeks.

Even ignoring the IV drip still in the back of his hand, he got off the bed and pounced on Su Xi.

"My daughter, my poor daughter, your mother has finally found you."

Su Xi was hugged as soon as she came in.

He was stunned.

The person in front of her was her mother.

But because they had been separated since childhood and had never spent time together, Su Xi felt somewhat uncomfortable.

"Let Mom take a look..." Li Xueli's face showed no sign of idiocy as she reached out to stroke Su Xi's face.

Tears flowed uncontrollably.

My vision was blurred.

Su Xi's emotions were stirred, and her eyes instantly welled up with tears. "I'm back, Mom..."

This sight of her mother caused Li Xueli to break down in tears, crying, "It's all my fault. I didn't protect you well, which is why you ended up in the hands of that vicious woman, Li Xuemei, and suffered so much torment and abuse."

Thinking of her daughter, who had been tormented by Li Xuemei since childhood, Li Xueli felt a heart-wrenching pain.

Li Xuemei came to see her before.

He told her about Su Xi's life in the Su family since childhood.

Upon learning that her daughter had had a difficult childhood and had been bullied and trampled on by the Su family, Li Xueli was filled with guilt and self-blame.

She hated herself for being powerless.

That's why he lost his daughter.

He hated himself even more for not being able to take revenge.

This can lead to excessive depression and mental instability.

Now Su Xi was standing right beside her, looking elegant and poised. Li Xueli was incredibly grateful for God's mercy in giving her daughter back.

“You are not wrong. It is Li Xuemei who is utterly heartless and has prevented my daughter and me from being reunited.” Su Xi’s eyes flashed with murderous intent.

Li Xuemei has not yet woken up.

Lin also said so.

The chances of waking up are extremely slim.

The person is brain dead.

The condition is also worsening.

He could die at any moment.

But letting her die like that wouldn't be enough to vent her hatred.

Li Xueli cried until her voice was hoarse, "Aren't you angry with your mother?"

Su Xi shook her head. "I've never blamed her."

Upon learning that Li Xuemei might not be her biological mother, Su Xi actually felt fortunate.

She can finally get rid of that home.

Get rid of this horrible woman.

"The fault lies with me; I failed to protect you and your daughter." Situ was also in tears.

He wanted to come closer and hug the two women he loved most.

But he knew.

He committed an unforgivable mistake and does not deserve forgiveness.

Si Nan stepped forward to speak for him, "Second Aunt, Xi'er, there must be some misunderstanding. My second uncle..."

"I know."

Su Xi interrupted, "I know everything."

Situ looked guilty. "I shouldn't have left on my own back then. No matter how difficult it was, I should have kept you and your daughter by my side and done everything I could to protect you."

But I broke my promise and did something as despicable as abandoning my wife and daughter, causing you and your daughter to suffer endless abuse from that woman, Li Xuemei.

After saying that, Situ punched himself hard. "I deserve to die!"

One punch isn't enough.

A second punch came down very quickly.

This time, things didn't go as planned, as Zhou Jingming stopped her halfway through. "There's no right or wrong in this matter. You have your own difficulties, and Xi'er can understand them."

Zhou Jingming's words eased the tense atmosphere.

Li Xueli held Su Xi in her arms, tears glistening in her eyes.

Seeing Situ's indifferent expression, she said, "The child is mine. From now on, my daughter and I will live on our own. Second Master Situ, you don't need to stay by my side. Go back."

They exchanged only a few promises and never got married.

She could not be considered Situ's wife.

Now that Su Xi is back.

She didn't want to dwell on the grudges and grievances of the past.

She has no other wish than for her daughter to be by her side.

"No, you are my wife. I should stay by your side to take care of you, love you, and protect you," Situ said anxiously.

Li Xueli's attitude was firm: "No need, with Xi'er here, that's enough."

“Lili…”

Situ tried to approach.

Li Xueli pulled Su Xi back, saying, "Don't come any closer!"

Situ looked heartbroken.

No matter how serious the injuries he suffered over the years, he was able to grit his teeth and get through them.

But when he saw the cold look in his beloved woman's eyes, his heart twisted with pain, and he couldn't bear it for a moment, so he pressed hard against his chest.

"Second Uncle, what's wrong?" Si Nan stepped forward to support him.

Situ's forehead was covered in cold sweat. "I know I'm guilty and don't deserve forgiveness, but please don't leave me..." Su Xi turned her head to look at Li Xueli.

It was clear that her body was trembling.

Seeing Situ's pained expression, Li Xueli was moved.

If she didn't love him, Li Xueli wouldn't have reacted this way.

Su Xi has been thinking a lot lately.

At first, she couldn't forgive him.

But after gradually letting go of her resentment, she was able to understand Situ's actions.

As the head of Fengxiang Pavilion.

She carries far more burdens than the average person.

She put herself in his shoes and considered it.

Even from Situ's perspective, if she were Situ, she would also choose to face a dangerous situation alone.

Situ's starting point.

It was to protect the mother and daughter.

They never expected that Li Xuemei would take advantage of their vulnerability and do such a heinous thing to them, mother and daughter.

"A family should stay together."

After a long silence, Su Xi finally spoke.