Outburst

Murong Xiu joined the mother and son.

"Mother–what happened after that? Please tell me.."

Murong Xiu and Lishi Xieren exchanged glances.

"After that–we have tried all we can to awaken you. But unfortunately, there weren't any good enough results. Though at least it healed your wounds on the outside and you managed to reach this age. But as you know, without your father–it was harder to keep our finances afloat."

"You and Little Xiu must have suffered. I'm sorry for waking up so late…But what about the clan? They helped you, right?"

Silence.

Murong Xiao Dan frowned. "Mother? What is it? Did they not help you?"

"They did for a while. But I found out something and I refused to accept their help other than to ask for full control on the mansion we were staying in at that time."

"What did you find out, Mother?"