The moment her brother's words pierced the air, Xi Yuan's eyes snapped up, a wave of crippling dread hitting him with such intensity that he thought he couldn't breathe. Depression. His Xinghe.
The girl's remaining brothers stood frozen, their breaths hitching as they quietly processed Su Rogguang's words. For a moment, time itself seemed to halt, the world fading into a muted blur as the gravity of his statement gnawed at their composure.
Their minds spiraled in a chaotic whirlwind of emotions—pain, helplessness, disbelief—all tangled together. Each man bore a different reaction: clenched fists, shallow breaths, or a quiet, distant gaze.
Yet, the unspoken agony in their eyes mirrored one another's, an unshakable testament to the bond and concern they shared for their angel.