Looking around at everything familiar, only the sweet laughter that used to belong exclusively to Sweetheart remained.

From the day he returned, he dismissed all the servants.

He then ignored his subordinates' advice and locked himself in the room alone.

Suddenly, a row of luxury cars appeared in front of the villa in this remote and impoverished area and stopped not far from the villa.

The car door opened, and a pair of exquisite black leather shoes came into view first, followed by a man in a dark black suit getting out of the car.

The deputy and others who were originally guarding the villa entrance saw the newcomer and quickly came over respectfully, saying, "Boss..."

Before he could finish speaking, the man gave him a look.

The deputy quickly corrected himself, saying, "Brother Nian."

The man didn't argue with him, and looked at the villa not far away, asking, "Where is Master Jin?"

"He's inside. Ever since we came back, our master has locked himself inside, forbidding us from going in, and he won't come out himself either."

Upon hearing the sound, the man frowned, walked to the villa door, and rang the doorbell.

...No one responded.

The man pressed the button again, and this time he spoke, "Sir, it's me, Liu Nian. Please open the door."

Indeed, the man who arrived was Liu Nian.

Just a few days ago, he was on official business in St. Namershire when suddenly his men rushed in to tell him that they had news of their master.

He was overjoyed and immediately inquired about his master's whereabouts.

Since his master left three years ago, he has never received any news of him, no matter how many people he sends out.

So after learning of Jiang Xuanjin's whereabouts, he immediately dropped everything and rushed over.

But I never expected to encounter this situation.

He knew his master must be feeling bad.

Although he had never agreed with his master taking Miss Jian's child away from the beginning, seeing his master like this now, he could only sigh helplessly and couldn't say anything to blame him.

His response remained silent.

Looking at the tightly closed door, Liu Nian pondered for a moment and said, "Prepare the tools and pry the door open for me."

Upon hearing the sound, the deputy led his men forward without saying a word.

He had wanted to do this for a long time, but he didn't know what he could do after opening the door and seeing his master, since his master wouldn't listen to him anyway.

And the wrath of his master was something that a mere lackey like him could not withstand.

But now that Brother Liunian is here, he's not so afraid anymore.

Anyway, whatever happens, Liu Nian will protect him; at most, he's just an accomplice.

The saying goes, "The nail that sticks out gets hammered down," but that nail wasn't him.

The assistant was quick; the door to the room was pried open in no time.

Upon seeing this, the deputy quickly stepped aside, and Liu Nian then pushed open the door and went inside.

The room was gloomy and the curtains were all drawn.

When the lights are turned on, all that's visible is a mess, with all sorts of wine bottles scattered everywhere.

Jiang Xuanjin sat blankly on the carpet to the side, seemingly unaffected by anything.

Even with the loud noise of the lock being picked at the door and Liu Nian walking in, Jiang Xuanjin didn't even move.

This scene made Liu Nian feel as if she had dreamt back to those negative and depressed years.

Seeing this scene, Liu Nian felt very uncomfortable.

Miss Jane did nothing wrong; this whole thing was the master's fault.

However, as a subordinate, he had no right to question his master's decision.

Liu Nian sighed, suppressing the thoughts in her heart.

He then walked to Jiang Xuanjin's side, his attitude still respectful, "Master."

He did not forget his duty because of his high position for three years. If it weren't for his master, he might still be the same unknown person.

Upon hearing the familiar voice, Jiang Xuanjin slowly raised his eyes and glanced at Liu Nian, but only for a moment.

Soon, Jiang Xuanjin returned to his previous posture.

"Why are you here?"

Although he asked the question, Jiang Xuanjin actually knew very well why Liu Nian was here.

Liu Nian said, "Master, come back with me. The United States needs you."

Jiang Xuanjin shook his head and refused, saying, "No, I'll stay right here."

Although Sweetheart has left, everything here holds beautiful memories of his and Sweetheart's past.

What's the point of going back? There are no memories worth cherishing in that place.

Upon hearing this, Liu Nian frowned and said, "Master, Miss Sweetheart has already returned to her parents' side, why are you doing this?"

Upon hearing this, Jiang Xuanjin remained silent.

“No matter how long you stay here, Miss Sweetheart will never come back. If you come back with me, you might still have a chance to see Miss Sweetheart,” Liu Nian continued.

He knew that power and status could no longer attract his master; only anything related to Miss Jane and Miss Sweetheart held a sliver of hope of stirring his master's heart.

Although he knew this wasn't the best solution, the most important thing now was to get his master back with him, so he would have more time to persuade his master to get through this dark period.

Upon hearing this, Jiang Xuanjin remained silent.

But if you look closely, you'll notice a glint of light in his eyes.

The room fell silent, so quiet that you could hear a pin drop.

Time just slips away little by little.

He didn't know how much time had passed, but just when Liu Nian felt that Jiang Xuanjin might have really lost hope in life, and just when he was thinking about what to do...

Jiang Xuanjin suddenly looked up at him, "Let's go."

Jiang Xuanjin then got up and walked ahead.

Liu Nian was taken aback at first, then realized that his master had agreed to go back with him. Overjoyed, he quickly followed his master out of the room.

...

The capital city.

While Gong Yixue and her family were catching up on sleep, a Lincoln sped up and stopped in front of the villa.

The car had just come to a stop when the door opened, and a urging female voice suddenly rang out.

"Hurry up, it's all your fault for dawdling, you're only just arriving now."

"Honey, don't worry, you're still heavily pregnant."

No sooner had he finished speaking than a slightly hurried figure stepped out of the car.

The man was exceptionally handsome, surpassing even many A-list celebrities.

The man got out of the car but didn't rush to leave. Instead, he stood at the door, ready to help anyone in need, his worried gaze fixed on the people inside the car.

Then a slender hand landed on the man's arm, and soon a pure and lovely face came into view. It wasn't until the woman got out of the car that her protruding belly was noticed.

After getting off the bus, the woman shook off the man's hand, waved it off nonchalantly, and said, "No need to help me. I'm just pregnant, not disabled."

After saying that, he strode towards the villa entrance.

The man was extremely worried, his eyes filled with helplessness, and he quickly chased after them.