She cried out all the longing, pain, confusion, and grievances that had accumulated during these tumultuous days.
"Don't cry. I will never leave you again," Xiao Yunjing said, his heart shattering. He cupped her face and kissed away her tears.
This is all my fault, he thought. I almost cost Li'er her life, and the lives of our three unborn babies. I deserve to die.
He had originally believed the imperial court and the battlefield were the most dangerous places, never expecting the martial arts world to be just as perilous. Open attacks were easy to dodge, but hidden schemes were insidious and impossible to fully guard against.
Now that they had come this far, he was determined to persevere, no matter what. It wasn't just Li'er anymore; three little babies were waiting for his care and protection.
