After a while, her hoarse voice rang out again, carrying an undeniable decisiveness and coldness:
"After you've cried enough, think carefully about what I said!"
Wu Liu sobbed, lowered her hand, but still dared not look at her mother.
"Nip that thought of yours in the bud," she said, enunciating each word clearly, "completely and thoroughly! From today onward, remember this: Bai Jingxing is your brother, and always will be! There will be no other possibility between you two besides siblings!"
She paused, her gaze heavy with sorrow: "Since you don't want to talk about it, I won't ask anymore, but you should think carefully about what I said!"
Wu Liu trembled, nodded vigorously, and tears streamed down her face even more: "I...I understand...Mom, I'll never do it again...I'll never do it again..."
Bai Yajing gave her a deep look, her eyes filled with complex emotions—anger, disappointment, and a barely perceptible hint of heartache.
She didn't say anything more in the end, turned around abruptly, and walked heavily towards the door, leaving Wu Liu alone in the room in silence.
After a moment, only low, desperate sobs remained in the room.
Exhausted, she left the house and headed towards her room, only to see Xiao Che on the way.
When he saw his wife, he rushed over and asked, "What's wrong? Why aren't you back in your room so late? Where's your coat? Aren't you cold?"
He put his coat on her and warmed her hands, which were already a little cold, in his own.
Bai Yajing glanced at him, then rubbed her throbbing temples, not wanting to say anything.
How well does Xiao Che understand her?
He reached out and scooped her up in his arms, then quickly carried her back to her room.
After taking off her clothes and lying in bed, she tossed and turned, unable to fall asleep.
Xiao Che moved closer and gently hugged her waist. "What's wrong? Tell me what's wrong, and we can discuss it together."
Bai Yajing was conflicted for a moment, unsure whether she should tell him.
"Ya Jing, I know I'm busy with work and don't have time to take care of things at home. I'm so grateful to you for supporting me all these years."
But we're husband and wife, we share happiness and hardship. You should tell me anything that's wrong, and we'll face it together!
Upon hearing this, Bai Yajing stopped worrying. This matter concerned her daughter and son, and she really couldn't hide it from her husband.
"I just went outside and saw Liu Liu giving Jing Xing a scarf she had knitted herself..."
She recounted what had just happened in detail, without embellishing anything.
Xiao Che was also very surprised.
"How could that be? Jingxing hasn't been home much..."
"Then... what's Jingxing's attitude? He's such a smart and meticulous person, I believe he should have figured out Liu Liu's thoughts."
Bai Yajing felt a little comforted when she thought about her son's actions.
"He refused. You could tell he was surprised."
Xiao Che also breathed a sigh of relief.
He was quite troubled. "What should I do? It's normal for young girls to like good-looking and capable boys."
But Liu Liu is our adopted daughter, the law doesn't allow it! And..."
He understands human nature better than anyone else; if outsiders find out about this, who knows what might happen.
Wu Liu is gentle and shy, and she simply can't handle it!
The couple both sighed.
Now things are really messed up; both of them are so worried they can't sleep...
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