I'll Protect You (2)

As Xi Xiaye expected, it was Wang Hui who called. It was because of what appeared in the papers, and it seemed that things were much worse than she thought.

"It's fine. I don't particularly mean anything. Come back tonight. Tell my granddaughter-in-law not to stress herself out. We'll face this together as a family!" Wang Hui's gentle voice reached them, warming Xi Xiaye's heart.

"Mmm, we'll head back now." Mu Yuchen then hung up and looked at the quiet Xi Xiaye. "Let's go back now so they don't worry."

She nodded and did not say anything. Instead, she just let him drag her ahead.

…

It was near evening when they reached the Mu Residence. Because it was drizzling outside, the air was humid.

Dinner was already served, so the couple went straight to the dining table upon entering the house.

Mu Yinan and Wang Hui were both around. However, Zhuang Shurong was on leave today while Mu Tangchuang had matters to attend to.