The Words He Didn't Say

The man's breath was very weak. He spoke with difficulty, as if he was about to die any moment.

Tang An's eyes were filled with tears. She nodded and promised firmly. "Father, don't worry. I'll be obedient. I'll endure it. I'll take good care of Yuan. Go reunite with Mother. Don't worry about us."

The man let out a long sigh and said in a low voice, "Blood is thicker than water. You have to be filial to your uncle and auntie… but if…"

The man's voice trailed off. In the end, his voice became inaudible.

The man raised his hand as if he wanted to touch Tang An. His eyes suddenly lost all signs of vitality. No matter how unwilling he was, he could not fight death.

Liu Sanniang retracted her strength. Madam Wei came back to her senses and her eyes were red with tears. She sighed. Tang An had always kept her promise and remembered that blood is thicker than water.