"For no reason at all, my elder brother suffered for twenty years, a full twenty years! How many twenty-year periods does one have in a lifetime?"

Now that my elder brother and sister-in-law have disappeared because of you, and my sister-in-law just woke up and rushed back, you still come to their door to insult her like this. If it were me, I would definitely turn against you. After all, everyone is their parents' precious child, why should they be treated like this by you!

Upon hearing this, Madam Gong fell silent.

As expected, she acted too recklessly, which led to her being exposed.

Suddenly, her attitude softened considerably, and she said with a wronged expression, "I'm only doing this for his own good. Even if that woman is wonderful, she's a woman of unknown origin with no outstanding family background, so she can't help your brother at all. I just want him to find someone of equal social standing, what's wrong with that?"

Besides, I've lived far more than you have. I'm your mother; would I possibly harm you?

Gong Yuanyuan said, "But shouldn't marriage be something that the parties involved feel is right? Whether you are satisfied or not, it's still your brother who will be living with you in the end, so what's the point of your decision?"

Besides, your elder brother is no longer the rightful eldest brother. I advise you to mind your own business, otherwise I fear you might lose him as your son in the future.”

Madam Gong immediately exclaimed, "He wouldn't dare! If he dares to disown me, I... I'll beat him to death!"

Hearing this, Gong Yuanyuan felt even more helpless, realizing that continuing the argument would not yield any results.

"Okay, Mom. It's late, you should get some rest. I still have some work to do."

Seeing this, Madam Gong also felt a little tired and nodded.

After helping the old lady of the house to bed, Gong Yuanyuan went to the living room to handle her work.

What she didn't know was that as soon as she left, the old lady Gong on the bed opened her eyes.

He stared at the now deserted doorway, his eyes filled with hatred.

...

Inside the villa.

When Gong Beize came out of the room after taking a bath, he saw that Dongfang Tinglan was not there, and his brows furrowed slightly.

The security at the villa is handled by his people, so you can rest assured.

Then, as if remembering something, he quickly put on his pajamas and went downstairs.

When I got to the living room, I saw Dongfang Tinglan sitting there in a daze, wearing matching couple pajamas, seemingly lost in thought.

She didn't even respond when Gong Beize walked up to her; she only realized it when Gong Beize spoke.

"Lan'er".

Upon hearing the sound, Dongfang Tinglan snapped out of her daze and looked up at Gong Beize, asking, "Why did you come down?"

Gong Beize: "I came out of the shower and didn't see anyone, so I came down to look for you."

Dongfang Tinglan nodded. "I couldn't sleep, so I thought I'd come down and sit for a while. Are you hungry? Would you like me to cook you some late-night snacks?"

Gong Beize sat down directly next to Dongfang Tinglan. "I'm not hungry, don't bother. Let's sit together for a while."

So much has happened these past few days, and he's really exhausted. Of course, he feels even more guilty towards Dongfang Tinglan.

Dongfang Tinglan did not refuse and nodded.

Immediately afterwards, Gong Beize wrapped his arms around Dongfang Tinglan's waist from behind.

Dongfang Tinglan was startled by the sudden action and was about to pull his hand away when she heard Gong Beize's tired voice beside her.

"Don't move, Lan'er, let me hold you tight." Gong Beize rested his chin on Dongfang Tinglan's shoulder, his eyes closed, his face looking exhausted.

Thinking about what had happened recently, and considering that it was just the two of them in the villa, Dongfang Tinglan stopped moving.

"Are you very tired?" Dongfang Tinglan's gentle and melodious voice rang out.

Gong Beize: "A little."

Upon hearing this, Dongfang Ting felt a pang of heartache and let Gong Beize hold her.

"Then get some rest."

"Um."

Gong Beize leaned comfortably on Dongfang Tinglan's shoulder.

This might just be their way of getting along.

Even though they haven't lived together for many years, they still understand how to get along best for each other.

Although it lacks the vigor of youth, it possesses a tranquility like that of the mountains, making one feel that life is peaceful and serene.

After a long while, Gong Beize suddenly spoke, "Lan'er, once things are settled here, I'll accompany you to see your parents-in-law, okay?"

The scene in the ward yesterday still stings his heart.

It was his fault, his mistake, that caused Lan'er to suffer unbearable pain for the past twenty years, and also caused his parents-in-law to endure twenty years of longing for their daughter.

Upon hearing this, Dongfang Tinglan's eyes welled up with tears, and she nodded, deeply moved.

How she has lived these past twenty years has been her own choice, and she has no complaints.

But she felt a thousand guiltes about her parents.

The people she felt most sorry for in her life, besides her own flesh and blood, were her parents who had given her life and raised her.

From childhood to adulthood, everything she has had has been the best.

Her parents showered her with the most love.

However, she was the most unfilial of her children.

Especially yesterday, after learning from her daughter about the consequences her daughter had caused to her parents over the past twenty years, she felt even more guilty.

Gong Beize held Dongfang Tinglan in his arms, and he could naturally feel the sadness emanating from her.

“I was really unfilial. I was stubborn and made them worry themselves sick over me, and I made them suffer for twenty years as well.”

Gong Beize's eyes were full of heartache. "It's not your fault, it's mine. If I hadn't made you misunderstand back then, we would have been a happy family long ago."

And then there would be no follow-up events.

It almost cost him her life.

Gong Beize didn't say what followed; it was a reflection of his dissatisfaction with himself.

Dongfang Tinglan shook her head. "It's not your fault. It's my fault for not trusting our relationship enough. If I had had the courage to go in back then instead of leaving in a fit of anger, none of this would have happened."

Gong Beize hugged Dongfang Tinglan even tighter and said softly, "It's all in the past. Let's not dwell on the past anymore. Let's look forward together. We still have a long life ahead of us, and we still have a chance to make up for it, right?"

Dongfang Tinglan nodded, then wiped away her tears. "Yes, it's not too late. I shouldn't be pessimistic."

...

the next day.

As usual, Dongfang Tinglan brought Jian Yixue and Ye Mohan a loving breakfast. After they finished eating, Gong Beize couldn't wait to call Ye Mohan back to the ward together.

Since Jian Yixue had been staying in her room, Dongfang Tinglan suggested taking her out for a run, which would be good for the baby's physical and mental health.

Jane had no reason to reject such a suggestion.

In the hospital ward.

Gong Beize looked at Ye Mohan with a serious expression, "Mohan, have you contacted Doctor Shangyue?"

Ye Mohan said in a deep voice, "No, it will take some time."

Upon hearing this, Gong Beize realized that he had been too anxious, so he changed the subject.

When he returned yesterday, he sent people to investigate Doctor Yue. Naturally, he understood that such a person was not so easy to find.