Chapter 626 - RETURN TO MOUNTAIN RIDGE (2/2)
”Did you finish up with your business?” Shun asked curiously.
He was surprised to see Hu Lei leaving Azure Woods suddenly in the morning hours. She said an urgent matter had come up, and the nanny was not available. Even though there were other household employees, Wang Lei was not their responsibility.
And Hu Lei preferred for Shun to watch the child.
”I did what I wanted to do.” Hu Lei replied, but Shun could see some tension on her eyebrows.
Unfortunately, he did not feel like it was his place to ask about Hu Lei's business. If she wanted to say something, she would have probably said it herself.
”You should go get some rest before dinner. Let me spend a little time with his Little Highness here.” Hu Lei added before walking to sit down beside Wang Lei.
The baby turned to look at Hu Lei with recognition. In a show of good faith, Wang Lei handed his mother one of his blocks before picking another one from the pile to continue the construction. The scene was cute and heart-warming.
Shun smiled as he left the nursery.
When he got to his room, he found his phone ringing. He had left it in the bedroom because when he carried it with him, he would obsessively check it. He did not know what he was hoping for, but he would constantly stare at his phone, waiting.
He ran to the phone and looked at the screen. When he saw that the call was from his Eldest Brother, he was a little disappointed. Still, he picked the call.
”Shun, how are you doing?” The reassuring and loud voice was comforting.
Shun felt his heart aching, and his eyes stung a little bit. ”I am alright. You do not have to worry.”
”Of course, I must worry. You are my baby brother. It does not matter how old you are or where you are.” The words were spoken with indulgent care.
”I know,” Shun said obediently. ”But I am really fine.”
”You sound a little different from the last time we spoke.” The Eldest Brother paused for a moment. ”I heard about your break-up with Wang Che.”
Shun's hand tightened around his phone. ”It was not a break-up. We just had a disagreement, and I decided to get some space.”
”Is that really the case?” The Eldest Brother asked with tangible concern.
”Yes. I just need to gather my thoughts a little. I am staying with Zhong Feng at the moment, so I am really fine.” Shun replied. ”How is everyone?”
”Shun,” The Eldest Brother did not answer the question. ”You should come back home for a while. I will not force you to come back or insist that you stay in Mountain Ridge permanently. But if you need space, it would be better to stay with your family.”
”I know Zhong Feng is your close friend, but he has a family. You cannot keep inconveniencing him. You have to think about your long-term plan for your life. What if you do not remember everything? And do you plan to get back together with Wang Che?”
”Brother,” Shun started.
”Do not worry. I will not push you like I used to do in the past.” The Eldest Brother chuckled. ”You can do whatever you want without our micromanagement. I made everyone promise not to be disruptive. If you want, you can work in the family business or take up another project.”
”All I am asking is for you to consider coming back home, ok?”
Shun thought about his current situation. If he were honest with himself, he wanted Wang Che to come to him. He did not want everything between them to be over. But he could not just go back because things would stay the same.
And he did not want a relationship where he would yearn without fulfilment.
Perhaps, he had been lavished with too much love that he could not be with someone who could not be open with his feelings. It was frustrating to be the one who always made the first step. He did not want to be vulnerable without getting anything back.
So, he was waiting for Wang Che to break through his barrier and show that he did care enough.
But it did not seem like it would happen any time soon.
”I will think about it.” He responded to his brother.
”Thank you.” The Eldest Brother was elated.
After a few more words, the call ended.