Chapter 19: She May Look Like Her, Yet She

Fu Yao sniffed the comforting scent on Lu Xiwán, and gradually stopped trembling.

This wasn't his first time; whenever he's triggered, he recalls the kidnapping and his body no longer obeys him.

But this time he wasn't alone against the seemingly boundless darkness; Lu Xiwán's voice was like a beam of light in Yao Yao's heart, guiding him out of the gloom.

Fu Sijue looked at Fu Yao clinging to Lu Xiwán's arms with a complicated expression; he had always known Fu Yao liked Lu Xiwán, but he hadn't realized he would call her "mummy" so naturally—especially since Fu Yao even does that in front of Gu Qingmeng, his biological mother.

Could it really be Gu Qingmeng's fault? Recalling Fu Yao's past behavior by her side and comparing it to his behavior with the woman before him, his speculation almost solidified.

Lu Xiwán gently patted Fu Yao's forehead. "Your dad is worried about you too; go say a few words to him."

No matter what Fu Sijue and Gu Qingmeng did wrong, the child is innocent; a healer's compassion remains, and Lu Xiwán was still quite open about that.

Fu Yao carefully approached Fu Sijue, and Fu Sijue pitifully saw fear of himself reflected in his son's eyes.

"Dad, I'm fine. I was just nervous because I saw Xi Xi get hurt…"

Fu Yao wanted to protect Lu Xixi, but he had vastly underestimated the damage that kidnapping inflicted on him.

Fu Sijue gently embraced Fu Yao, whispering, "It's not your fault."

If Gu Qingmeng hadn't done something extreme, how could Lu Xixi have fallen for no reason, and how could Fu Yao have suddenly turned like this?

In truth, everyone's mind is as clear as a bright mirror, which is why Fu Sijue handed the handling over to Lu Xiwán; he just didn't expect Lu Xiwán to be so magnanimous in sparing Gu Qingmeng.

"You two stay here and play; I have some words to say with your mummy."

Fu Sijue massaged his temples with a headache, realizing that after all that time he had never noticed so many oddities about Yao Yao.

"Thank you for saving Yao Yao; can his current condition still be cured?"

Fu Sijue had already prepared himself; no matter what, he would not let Yao Yao fall into danger again.

Lu Xiwán stared solemnly at Fu Sijue, unable to discern what he was thinking.

He is adept at concealing his emotions; aside from witnessing Fu Sijue's lapse over Gu Qingmeng's matter, Lu Xiwán had scarcely seen any expression on the man's face.

This was the first time she saw him worry about someone else.

"Yao Yao's ailment is psychological, linked to the old kidnapping case; it has lingered, so resolving it will take some time."

The innocent child? After enduring those events, she still bravely gave birth to Xi Xi, and Xi Xi's arrival is itself a cure for the wounds she once suffered; Fu Yao is merely one among countless patients, and her professional ethics forbid abandoning any patient with a chance of healing.

"I will cure Yao Yao and then leave, provided that during this period Gu Qingmeng does not disturb me again nor appear to affect Yao Yao."

If this mishap occurs, all previous efforts will be wasted; if it keeps happening, Yao Yao's recovery will be indefinitely postponed.

Lu Xiwán carefully analyzed the current situation, but some people's thoughts had already drifted elsewhere.

Fu Sijue's gaze was deep as he watched Lu Xiwán, observing her every move.

"Xi Wan, you really resemble my wife."

Although Xi Wan looks only superficially similar to Lu Xiwán, her manner of speech and gestures remind Fu Sijue of the Lu Xiwán of those days.

Lu Xiwán gave a sarcastic smile again.

When people are alive they seldom show much affection, yet in death they pretend to be sentimental here.

She still doesn't realize she once married a movie‑star emperor.