Her words drew Huo Jingsha's sidelong glance, her gaze growing increasingly somber.
Shu Yao continued, "I heard that Luo Wenpei is also unwell, and I may not be able to serve her for a while. Given your desire, please don't let it harm your health. Why don't you move to Cuifeng Tower to keep her company? You can also help the family have a son soon. She hasn't been feeling well these past few days, so you should comfort her." She spoke gently and magnanimously, fully embodying his magnanimity. However, the coldness that flashed in her eyes after she finished speaking was chilling.
"You Shuyao, are you kicking me out?" Huo Jingsha felt like she was going crazy.
"You jest, sir. I am indeed in poor health right now. Didn't you hear Doctor He say that yourself? I also hope to take good care of myself and recover as soon as possible. Moreover, the end of the year is approaching, and there are still many things to be done in the manor. I don't have much energy to deal with other things. If Luo Wenpei is willing to take on some of the responsibilities, I will be extremely grateful."
She always wore a serene smile, but at this moment, he finally saw clearly how deliberate her smile was. She was pushing him away, shutting herself off from his emotions and heart. She was polite yet distant. His Yao'er... his Yao'er... was truly heartbroken...
No! He didn't want her to pretend to be strong, he didn't want her to be sad, and he especially didn't want her to exclude him from her world… Huo Jingsha wouldn't allow her to dodge any longer. He cupped her face in his hands, leaving a trail of tender kisses, and domineeringly repeated his words. "Don't push me away, don't reject me, don't deny me. Give me time, give me a chance to prove that I will make Yao'er understand that nothing has changed between us, that we can be like before…"
Unfortunately, before his promises could move her enough, a servant came to report... "Sir, Miss Pei's condition is not good. Doctor He requests your immediate presence."
Huo Jingsha shuddered and gently released Shu Yao from his embrace.
Continue read on readnovelmtl.com
