The sun was very bright but the curtains in the apartment were drawn. It was dark and depressing. The light from the corridor that managed to shine through was just enough for one to make out the outlines in the apartment.
Gu Mang was sitting on the sofa. Her legs were on the sofa as she curled up and hugged her knees.
She looked exceptionally vulnerable.
Usually, she sat in an arrogant posture and looked rowdy.
Lu Chengzhou could not see Gu Mang’s expression clearly. He wondered if she was feeling guilty or self-critical, and if she felt that she had burdened Granny.
But her posture alone made him feel for her.
He swallowed and shut the door. Then, he turned on the small wall lamp in the hallway. It was as if he was afraid that if the light were too bright, it would hurt her eyes.
Lu Chengzhou walked towards her.
Gu Mang watched as he sat down beside her.
Lu Chengzhou looked at Gu Mang’s face clearly.
Her exquisite eyes did not look like they did before. They were now blank and empty.
Lu Chengzhou did not ask her anything. He just looked her over to ensure that she was not injured. Then, he pressed his hand lightly on her tummy.
"Have you not eaten since yesterday?" he asked in a low voice that was a little hoarse.
Gu Mang looked at him without blinking. Her fingers just curled slightly.
Lu Chengzhou held her cold hands and said warmly, "There isn’t anything to eat here. Let’s return to Royal Garden. We’ll make you something to eat."
Gu Mang did not budge.
Lu Chengzhou touched her face which was cold as well. He said softly, "If it weren’t for you, Granny wouldn’t have passed away long ago. Whatever happened this time has nothing to do with you, so stop thinking about it, alright?" 𝐟𝚛𝕖𝚎𝕨𝗲𝐛𝚗𝐨𝐯𝐞𝕝.𝐜𝗼𝗺
Gu Mang still remained silent. She just stared at him.
Lu Chengzhou continued, "I’ve sent people to look after Meng Jinyang, your teacher, your master, and your Third Uncle’s family. Don’t worry, I’m here."
Gu Mang’s eyes finally moved. Her voice was raspy. "Lu Chengzhou..."
Even in this dire moment for the Lu family, he was still looking after her.
Lu Chengzhou pulled her into his arms and pressed his arm on the back of her head. He said in a low voice, "Let’s return to Royal Garden for a meal. After you have eaten, take a rest. Let me handle everything."
Gu Mang buried herself in his shoulders.
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