As Luo Chen gazed absently at the stars, two other people were doing the same in a bedroom on the third floor of the villa.

"I haven't seen my brother for so long, and he seems to have changed a lot."

Lolo, dressed in white pajamas, sat cross-legged on the bed, drying her hair as she spoke.

Beside her, Fang Xue leaned against the headboard, engrossed in a book, and heard Luo Luo's voice.

Fang Xue raised her eyes slightly and asked, "How has it changed? Wasn't he always like this?"

"Didn't you notice?"

Upon hearing Fang Xue's words, Luo Luo put down the towel and stared at her with slightly wide eyes.

Luo Luo believed that Fang Xue could sense it, and Fang Xue wasn't stupid; anyone familiar with Luo Chen could sense the changes in him.

But Fang Xue actually said nothing had changed, leaving Luo Luo speechless.

Fang Xue sat up straight, closed the book in her hand, and placed it on the small table next to her.

Then, she picked up the towel that Lolo had placed on her lap and gently dried Lolo's hair.

Lolo did not refuse and let Fang Xue do as she pleased.

Fang Xue moved very gently, while also answering Luo Luo's question softly.

"Lolo, no matter how your brother changes, he is still your brother. Although I know you also want to share his burden, just like back then, you secretly arranged everything and rewrote the known, but in the end, you failed. Have you forgotten?"

Fang Xue already knew about other things that happened at the Fang family banquet that day, and also about what happened to Ye Lin after he left the Fang family in a fit of rage.

When I heard that Luo Luo was so bold as to do such a thing, even though it had been a long time, I was still shocked.

But I still have worries, fearing that if Luo Luo fails and has no way to escape, what kind of fate will she face?

If something really happens, wouldn't Luo Chen be heartbroken and lose his temper when he finds out?

Lolo also regretted this incident, thinking that she had been too impulsive.

They thought it was a sure thing, but unexpectedly, a surprise attack came out of nowhere. They also didn't expect that Ye Lin was already so powerful at that stage.

Even though he was reborn and had the memories of his previous life, the events of this life were vastly different from those of the previous one.

Both Luo Chen and Ye Lin had become people she no longer understood.

That is why.

During the time she was injured, Luo Chen's silent care made Luo Luo feel very guilty.

It also inspired a desire to help his brother.

But in the end, it turned out that it hadn't helped at all.

If it weren't for Fang Xue and Zhao Meng'er's comfort, this incident would probably have become a thorn in Luo Luo's side.

[...]

After listening, Luo Luo remained silent, clearly thinking about what had happened back then.

Seeing that Luo Luo was feeling down, Fang Xue gently stroked her head.

The two used to not get along, but now the situation is different.

Whether it's Luo Luo or Zhao Meng'er, Fang Xue will no longer deal with them with the same mindset as before.

"Actually, you don't need to think too much. To help your brother, you don't need to remember him all the time, but rather reach out when needed. That's the greatest help you can give."

"Luo Chen has never changed. He has always been protecting you in his own way, and also us. Perhaps, in his heart, it's better for us to be just decorative objects than for him to suddenly tell him that he needs to protect us. That would obviously put a lot of pressure on him."

"I know that too."

Luo Luo agreed with Fang Xue's words.

It is precisely because we understand this that we feel such urgency.

Seeing that Luo Luo's hair was almost dry, Fang Xue put the towel on a small stool and planned to take it out again tomorrow.

Seeing Fang Xue's actions, Luo Luo watched quietly, and then, as if remembering something, couldn't help but complain, "Since that stinky Luo Chen wants to protect us, I came all the way from Ningcheng, but he doesn't even give me a second glance, treating me like I'm invisible. What kind of behavior is that?"

I'm his own sister, for crying out loud!

Fang Xue paused for a moment at these words, then smiled helplessly and did not respond.

Originally, only she was needed to come to Yan Province, but Luo Luo somehow got the news and excitedly said she wanted to come.

Perhaps because she wanted to see Luo Chen, Luo Luo was extremely excited when she said those words.

Although, she usually maintains a rather aloof demeanor.

This only applies to Luo Chen.

Along the way, he was eager to see him as soon as possible, but he did not expect that Luo Chen's reaction would be so indifferent when they met.

It's normal for Luo Luo to feel wronged.

[...]

After Luo Luo returned to her room, Fang Xue did not lie down to rest, but instead looked out the window at the night sky.

The stars here are no different from those in Ningcheng; we still can't see a sky full of stars like we did when we were kids.

Perhaps it's because times have changed, and even the starry sky has changed.

Perhaps it's because I've grown up, and I can no longer see things the way I did when I was a child.

Everywhere you look, there are stars.

Only something that shines exceptionally bright will attract attention.

Suddenly feeling sentimental, Fang Xue thought of going to the balcony to take a look, as the view of the night sky might be different from that spot.

Since I can't sleep anyway, I might as well enjoy the evening breeze.

Fang Xue put on a coat and quietly left the room. When she got to the door, she saw that Luo Luo's room was already dark, so she must be asleep.

Fang Xue smiled slightly, then continued to walk quietly towards the terrace.

The corridor lights were soft and inviting. After leaving her bedroom on the third floor, Fang Xue didn't need to restrain herself too much.

At this hour, I doubt anyone else is still awake except for her.

Thinking of this, Fang Xue shook her head helplessly.

If it weren't for Luo Luo suddenly bringing up those things, she wouldn't have thought much of it.

After all, staying up late is a woman's worst enemy.

Fang Xue went to the open-air balcony. As soon as she stepped outside, the gentle evening breeze blew her white nightgown.

She tightened her coat and walked towards the deck chair.

But after taking only a few steps, Fang Xue squatted down, her eyes filled with disbelief.

In her line of sight, there was a person lying on the recliner, his eyes slightly closed, as if he were asleep, unaware of her arrival.

Seeing that Luo Chen was actually sleeping here.

Fang Xue frowned slightly.

Although the weather is still warm, it's not yet the season to wear a jacket.

However, at night, temperature fluctuations can still cause discomfort and illness if not carefully observed.

Fang Xue slowly walked over, taking off the coat that was draped over her shoulders.

Fang Xue stared blankly at Luo Chen's sleeping face.

It seemed to be the first time she had ever seen someone so unguarded.

Compared to Luo Chen's wariness and distance towards her when he woke up, her current demeanor was rather endearing.

Because, perhaps this is when Luo Chen shows his truest self.

Fang Xue smiled gently, then draped her coat over Luo Chen's shoulders.