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Due to the severe injuries that Leng Yixuan had sustained, it was necessary for him to recover before they could return to the capital.
During this time, Leng Yixuan stayed in the house recently purchased by Xin'er. Fortunately, the house had three rooms; Leng Yixuan occupied Xin'er's room while she tidied up another room for herself.
To prevent Leng Yixuan from noticing anything unusual, Xin'er had decided to remain completely silent during this period. In front of him, she hadn’t uttered a single word. Cold Charm Chen was also a person of few words, and getting him to talk was nearly impossible.
Throughout his stay, Leng Yixuan rarely spoke unless absolutely necessary. However, Xin'er noticed that he enjoyed standing alone by the window.
His eyes, though unable to see, lacked any focus in his pupils. Yet, his ears were remarkably sharp; he could accurately turn his gaze toward anyone who entered the room.
Whenever their eyes met, Xin'er felt a jolt of surprise and fear, as if Leng Yixuan could truly see her despite his blindness.
Thus, every time she was near him, she was extremely cautious. Deep down, she feared that he might recognize her and realize who she was. She thought it best to keep her distance from him.
Yet, she couldn't bring herself to do so. It was precisely because Leng Yixuan could not see that she could appear before him openly and watch him without fear.
Heaven knew how unbearable it had been for her to be away from him during this time. Now, while he was recuperating, she cherished these fleeting moments spent by his side.
With this thought in mind, Xin'er wished that time would stand still forever.
Let her stay by Xuan's side for a while longer...
Cold Charm Chen was acutely aware of Xin'er's feelings, his gaze tightening at the thought.
He feared that he would draw closer. So, even though it stirred some discomfort within him, he often chose to leave, allowing Xin'er and Leng Yixuan to be alone together.
Many times, Xin'er would continue to wipe the table under the pretense of cleaning, moving closer to Leng Yixuan. Her eyes, once they fell upon this man, could not look away.
As she wiped the table, half the day would slip by unnoticed.
To Leng Yixuan, it seemed as if he was completely unaware of Xin'er's unusual behavior.
He always liked to stand by the window, gazing into the distance as if watching someone through that pane.
Watching him standing still, his tall and lanky figure remained striking. Yet, for some reason, seeing Leng Yixuan alone by the window made him appear so desolate and lonely.
Every time Xin'er saw him like that, her heart ached.
If only she could step forward and embrace him from behind.
To tell him, "Xuan, I'm right here. It's me, Xin'er. I've always been by your side."
But she couldn't!
She had worked hard to leave precisely so that Xuan wouldn't be burdened.
Once Xuan's wounds healed, they would take him back to the capital for treatment for his eyes. At that time, she would have to part ways with Xuan...
Just thinking about it made Xin'er's heart twist painfully, and tears slowly slipped down her cheeks.
Though she knew he couldn't see her tears, Xin'er quickly wiped her face dry.
Perhaps sensing someone behind him, Leng Yixuan, who had been silent by the window, suddenly spoke up.
"Brother Leng and Sister Leng have such a good relationship; it's really enviable."
Hearing Leng Yixuan's words, Xin'er couldn't help but be slightly taken aback, though she remained silent.
Leng Yixuan didn't expect her to respond. It was as if he were speaking to her or perhaps to himself as he continued.
"Brother Leng must really love Sister Leng, just like I once deeply loved a girl. She was truly beautiful, like a fairy untouched by the mortal world. However, what attracted me wasn't just her beauty; it was that we had known each other for a long time. I was five years old, and she was only three or four, small in stature with a tender little face and a sweet voice that was incredibly cute. At that time, I got lost while playing and couldn't find my way home. I sat alone under an eave crying, my stomach growling with hunger. Then, this little girl appeared before me like a little fairy. She gave me candy and shared her cold but unique steamed bun with me. That bun was the coldest and hardest I had ever eaten, yet at that moment, I felt so happy. Later on, we went to the back mountain to catch frogs and roasted them with sticks. The taste was truly delicious; it was the best thing I’ve ever eaten in my life. No matter how much money I spent on roasted frogs afterward, I could never replicate that flavor. Eventually, the little girl was taken away by her family, and I had no idea where she went or if I would ever see her again. But in my heart, I never forgot her and always thought that one day I would find her. If she were unmarried and I were still single, then I would marry her..."
The man spoke softly, lost in his memories.
Standing behind him, Xin'er’s eyes widened in surprise upon hearing his words. Her mind began to swirl with fragmented memories.
When she was young, it seemed she had met a Big Brother who got separated from his family and stayed at her home for a night. At that time, she had no other playmates and had a wonderful time with him.
However, the next day his family came looking for him, and she left with her mother...
This childhood memory had long been forgotten until his words brought it rushing back.
Thinking about how attentive he had been when they first met and how he mentioned they had known each other for a long time made her reflect.
At that moment, she hadn’t understood what he meant. After all, how could someone as remarkable as him be forgotten if she had truly met him?
She had always puzzled over his words until now when everything finally clicked into place.
It turned out that from the very first moment he saw her, he recognized her.
And what had he just said!?
—If she were unmarried and he were still single, then he would marry her!?
Thinking of this, Xin'er felt a heavy tremor in her heart.
It turned out that Xuan had been harboring feelings for her from the very beginning...
He had loved her for a long time...
Knowing this made Xin'er’s heart tremble even more, and tears flowed like a flood that had burst its dam, endlessly.
Her feet seemed to have a mind of their own as they slowly moved toward the man behind her.
However, the man appeared oblivious, lost in his own thoughts. His expression twisted in pain as he suddenly shouted.
"Xin'er, where are you? Where on earth are you!? Don't you know how much I love you? Why are you so cruel? Why did you leave me? Why!? If it weren't for you, I would rather die!"
As he spoke those last words, his emotions surged, as if he might truly go back and end his life at any moment.
Standing behind him, Xin'er was startled by his words. Without thinking, she exclaimed in surprise.
"No, Xuan..."
At her words, the previously agitated man suddenly fell silent.
He turned around to face Xin'er.
His deep black eyes widened, and his red lips parted as he asked in disbelief.
"Xin'er, is that you!? It’s you! I knew it was you!"
Hearing Leng Yixuan's words, Xin'er was taken aback, realizing that her involuntary exclamation had revealed her presence to him.
In an instant, Xin'er felt an overwhelming sense of regret but didn't know what to do.
At that moment, facing the man's questions and his advancing steps, Xin'er could only slowly retreat.
Eventually, her back pressed against the wall, leaving her with nowhere to go. A surge of panic filled Xin'er as she instinctively bent down to evade the man.
However, before she could make that move, he reached out as if he could sense her intentions and tightly embraced her.
"Ah, Xin'er, it's really you, it’s really you," he said with a chuckle.
"No, it's not me..."
Hearing Leng Yixuan's words, Xin'er couldn't help but twist her body and deny it.
Yet Leng Yixuan was resolute in his response.
"It is you! I know it's you! Your voice, your body, your scent—I know you better than anyone else. Do you still want to deny it? Have you stopped loving me? Do you really want to leave me?"
Confronted with Leng Yixuan's almost roaring words, Xin'er found herself at a loss for words.
Because of her identity, she found it hard to speak.
Moreover, she knew that if she revealed her true identity, Leng Yixuan would certainly not mind.
He loved her!
There was no doubt about that.
In that case, he would undoubtedly use every means possible to protect her, even if it meant facing severe consequences.
But that was exactly what she wanted to avoid.
She loved Xuan and wanted him to live well.
She didn't want to see him, to protect herself from any harm.
Thinking of this, Xin'er felt a pang in her heart but didn't know what to do. All she could do was open her mouth and cry out.
"Xuan, I'm sorry. Please forget about me! I... I'm not suitable for you. There are many better women out there who would be perfect for you..."
Upon hearing Xin'er's words, Leng Yixuan's deep black eyes widened, and he couldn't help but shout at her.
"No matter how many good women there are in the world, I only want you! Xin'er, can't you feel my love for you?!"
"I know, I know you love me, but... but..."
At this point, Xin'er was at a loss for words.
However, just then, Leng Yixuan spoke up with a shocking statement that left Xin'er in disbelief.
"Do you think that because you're the daughter of the Demon Cult Leader, that's why you've chosen to leave me?"
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