If Only You Were Here (4)

His eyes immediately softened as he quickly clicked on the voice note. Her clear and familiar voice came through.

"Mr. Mu, I know you're very tired...If you feel like it's all too much, come home. Worst comes to worst...worst comes to worst, we'll just stop caring about everything, and I'll take care of you...Hearing your worn-out voice makes me sad..." Xi Xiaye's voice contained a hint of concern that could not be concealed.

With the husband and wife separated by thousands of miles, Xi Xiaye would not know that a few simple words could instantly move Mu Yuchen to the point that warmth flowed through his heart as if the dry ground was suddenly drenched by a gentle dash of rain.

He thought about it, and could not help his heart's urges. Without caring that it was past midnight where she was, he called her right away.