284 The Meeting (1/2)

He held tightly onto Li Manni's hand. There was a profound look in his eyes. Had she told them?

Li Manni noticed the tiny hint of accusation in Chu Lui's eyes, and she turned her face away. ”I'm sorry, Lui. I just don't wish for you to be in any danger.” She wouldn't have involved her parents-in-law if she had any other choice. She could not dissuade him, but she had not expected them to be persuaded by him.

Chu Lui's hands tightened around Li Manni's again. He wasn't upset. It was more like he was frustrated because he did not like this feeling. He liked to be in control of everything, and he did not appreciate someone manipulating him. He felt suppressed and suffocated. He had his right to live his life without being manipulated.

Especially over this matter of saving someone's life. From the moment he knew about it, he had made up his mind.

”I will be visiting the child tomorrow. If everything goes smoothly, we will have the operation at the soonest possible. The child does not have much time.”

”We understand.” Both his parents nodded. Their hands were clasped together. They consented to their son's decision and did not try to dissuade him further.

Li Manni lowered her eyes. ”I will go with you tomorrow.” She raised her head at Chu Lui with a kind and gentle smile on her face. She would accompany him tomorrow to visit the child. She was curious to see the looks of the child whom he had decided to save regardless of the danger.

Even though the doctor had said there were no risks, but she could not stop herself from worrying.

”Alright.” Chu Lui nodded as he agreed to her request. It was only for a visit. She could come along if she wanted to.

In the morning, Li Manni tied the tie for Chu Lui. Faint traces of eye bags could be seen beneath her eyes. Apparently, she did not sleep well last night.

”Don't worry, I'll be fine.” Chu Lui replied simply as he reached out with his long arms to embrace her in an attempt to comfort her. His cold heart softened. He had such a kind and considerate wife; he could not ask for more.

Li Manni choked back a sob as she hugged him at his waist.

”Lui, I love you so you must not leave me.” Her voice was so hoarse she could not speak. Chu Lui put a hand around her shoulders out of habit. He did not say if he loved her.

”I won't leave you. You may rest assured.” He thought he was making her a promise that would last through their lifetime, but it was also a promise he was less likely to fulfill.

In the hospital, Xia Ruoxin put the newly bought dress on her daughter. Then, she squatted down to help her with a pair of shoes which was of the same color. In the past, it was challenging to put on her shoes. This time, Rainy did not wriggle her feet at all.

”Wow, you are being very cooperative with wearing your shoes today. Didn't you feel like dying the other day?” She carried Rainy off the bed and pinched her daughter's cheeks gently.

'That's because I am a grown-up. I must listen to you,” she replied mischievously, but her face was dead serious. She was a big child now, and she would protect herself and her mother in the future.

”Yes, you are a big girl now.” Xia Ruoxin pinched her daughter's tiny nose and wondered where she had acquired these new but weird thoughts.