Chapter 530 Ling Yun’s Greatest Regret
Ling Yun's first reaction was joy. His elder brother could recover. This news was like a ray of sunshine that penetrated the long-standing haze and illuminated his heart.
However, what followed was a suffocating feeling, as if an invisible hand had tightly gripped his throat.
The tea aroma on the table was originally fresh and pleasant, but now it became pungent and unpleasant, as if every scent was mocking his powerlessness.
His Adam's apple rolled up and down, and a taste of rust filled his mouth. It turned out that he had bitten his gums until they bled without him knowing.
The taste of blood spread across his tongue, bitter and heavy, as if it was the embodiment of his inner struggle.
He lowered his head to hide the complex emotions in his eyes, his fists clenched tightly, his knuckles turned white and trembled slightly.
He was overwhelmed by regret. If he had confessed his feelings to Su Nuan earlier, a little earlier... he wouldn't have lost her.
Ling Cang sat opposite, his eyes as sharp as torches, and had already seen Ling Yun's reaction clearly.
A faint smile appeared on the corner of his mouth, and he spoke casually, "Mom, Grandma, when life is stable and I recover, you can prepare baby clothes."
His voice was gentle, but like a sharp knife, piercing Lingyun's heart.
Upon hearing this, Grandma's eyes flickered between Ling Cang and Ling Yun for a moment, then she smiled and agreed, "Yes, by the time Xiaoyun gets married and has children, it's time to prepare early."
Her tone was relaxed, as if she was talking about an ordinary family matter, but her twinkling eyes revealed a hint of profound meaning.
Xue sat aside, frowning slightly, but did not respond.
She knew in her heart that the two brothers' feelings for Su Nuan had long surpassed ordinary brotherly and sisterly love.
As a mother, she was concerned about Ling Cang's health and worried about Ling Yun's forbearance.
She didn't know if there was any unspoken agreement between the two brothers, so she didn't dare to speak easily, for fear of breaking this delicate balance.
Su Nuan was completely oblivious to the undercurrents surging in the room. Her face still had a travel-weary blush, and her eyes were filled with excitement.
She thought Ling Yun's face turned pale because he was tired from chasing Feixue, so she asked with concern: "Xiao Yun, are you tired? Do you want to take a rest?"
Ling Yun forced a smile and shook his head: "It's okay, just a little hot."
His voice was a little hoarse, as if squeezed out from deep in his throat.
Su Nuan didn't think much about it, and said excitedly: "Mom, Grandma, I heard that the temperature over there in Huoyan Mountain is always high. I will go look for it when I have time. Maybe I can find that kind of medicinal herb."
On her way back riding Feixue, the space spirit told her that Hailan had found the nemesis of the extinction medicine.
This news made her very excited, and she couldn't wait to tell the old lady and Mrs. Xue as soon as she came back.
She just wanted to make these two women who were kind to her happy and didn't think about anything else.
But in Ling Yun's eyes, all this meant that Su Nuan liked Ling Cang and was willing to have a child for Ling Cang.
Then I would be even more like a joke, as her eyes never fell on me.
The old lady noticed the delicate atmosphere and smiled to smooth things over: "Nuannuan, what would you like to eat? Grandma will make it." Her tone was kind, and she tried to ease the tension in the room with casual words.
Su Nuan thought for a moment, then smiled and said, "Grandma, I want to drink chicken soup."
The old lady patted Xue's hand with a smile and said, "Let's go kill a chicken for Nuannuan."
Xue immediately stood up, and the mother-in-law and daughter-in-law walked out of the room affectionately, leaving the room in silence.
Only Ling Yun, Ling Cang, and Su Nuan were left in the room. The air seemed to freeze, and even breathing became heavy.
Su Nuan felt a little embarrassed and laughed dryly, trying to break the silence: "Where did I move to?"
Ling Yun subconsciously took a step forward, as if about to answer, but when he saw Ling Cang slowly stand up, he retreated. His movements were subtle, but they revealed a hint of helplessness and forbearance.
Ling Cang glanced at Ling Yun with a hint of disdain in his eyes, and then said to Su Nuan, "I'll take you there."
His tone was calm, but it carried an unquestionable tone.
Su Nuan nodded and said with a smile, "Okay." She followed Ling Cang out of the house, leaving Ling Yun standing there alone.
Ling Yun stared at the two men's departing backs, his fists clenched tightly, his nails digging deeply into his palms.
It felt like a huge rock was pressing on his chest, making it difficult for him to breathe.
He knew that he was one step too late after all, and this step might never be taken.
Su Nuan followed Ling Cang silently, her steps were slow, but it seemed as if every step was heavy on her heart.
Her thoughts surged like a tide, and the scene just now kept echoing in her mind...
Ling Cang's seemingly indifferent but meaningful look, the reactions of Grandma and Mrs. Xue, and Ling Yun's pale face. At this moment, she finally came to her senses and a vague sense of unease rose in her heart.
If Ling Cang's body is cured, he will no longer be the "useless person" who needs care, but a healthy man.
By then, would I still stay here and continue to be his wife?
As soon as this thought came to mind, Su Nuan's heart sank suddenly.
She remembered the nostalgic look she saw on Ling Cang's face last time, and the shadow of another person seemed to be hidden in those deep eyes.
Who was that person? If she really showed up, what would she be? A replacement, or a joke?
Su Nuan's pace gradually slowed down, her fingers unconsciously twisting the corners of her clothes, and her fingertips felt slightly cold.
She asked herself, did she really have any romantic feelings for Ling Cang?
Since her rebirth, she has always been grateful to the Ling family.
She was grateful to the Ling family for their unconditional care in her previous life and for giving her a place to live.
She took care of Ling Cang and cared about everyone in the Ling family because she felt that this was what she should do and it was her way of repaying the kindness.
But is this really love?
Ling Cang's resolute face, his eyes that always seemed a little distant, and his occasional doting smile emerged in her mind.
She once thought that her concern and care for him was out of responsibility, but now thinking about it carefully, it seems that it is more than just responsibility.
Her heart would tremble slightly because of his look and feel warm because of his smile.
But is this feeling love? She doesn't know.
Su Nuan's heart was in a mess, as if a fog was tightly wrapped around her, making her unable to see her own heart clearly.
She looked up at Ling Cang who was walking in front of her. His back was straight and slender, and his steps were steady. There was no sign of his former frail appearance.
Her eyes fell on his shoulder, which was where she had supported him countless times, but now seemed so unfamiliar.
"What is it like to love someone?" Su Nuan asked herself silently in her heart.
She had never really thought about it.
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