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CHAPTER 823
Ye Cheng did not waste time searching for Sying and ensured his mother's wish was carried out.
Long had she thrown the thought of him marrying the girl from her mind. Now, she just wanted her friend to be alright.
And if she was doing well, living her life, Li An decided she would let her be.
So much had happened in the past, and she admitted she had handled it poorly. She was especially neglectful of her spouse and family.
Ye Cheng approached his mother's porch via the corner of the house, one hand in his pocket, the other swinging beside him, with a fatigued expression.
"Mother."
"Good day, son. Good to see you back," Li An greeted with a warm smile on her face.
"Thank you, mother."
She softly squeezed his palm as she grasped his hand. "How are you, Cheng?"