Chapter 1189: Chapter 1189: Were You Afraid I Wouldn’t Come Back?
Although everything is still just her own speculation for now, Xia Yinian really can’t bring herself to fully trust him.
A second ago, she was willing to believe him completely, but now...
Thinking about every little thing Seventh Young Master did for her, Xia Yinian wanted to ignore the phone call just now.
But this concerns her own background; it’s a big matter. Can she dismiss it because of personal feelings?
Thinking about Grandpa, her heart tightened even more. When Xia Chuxue was mentioned, he got this emotional; could it be possible that the one who harmed him was Xia Chuxue?
She always thought that Grandpa was acting that way because he desperately wanted to see his little granddaughter.
But if Xia Chuxue is the culprit, Grandpa’s behavior would make sense. It even fits better than him longing for her.
So, does Grandpa also know this secret?
If things are indeed as she speculates, isn’t Grandpa in great danger now?
Suddenly, Xia Yinian stopped what she was doing, her whole body frozen.
"Nian Nian, what’s wrong?" Gu Beicheng looked at the girl sitting on the bed.
His voice pulled Xia Yinian’s consciousness back.
Looking down at the clothes she had half rolled up, she blinked and continued to gently roll the fabric up.
"It’s nothing, I just suddenly remembered Ah Yen coming back to the Ling Garden a few nights ago, saying he wanted to take me away. At that time, I was really scared."
Looking at the spot where the man was bandaged, Xia Yinian extended her long fingers to gently stroke it.
"When did you change the medicine?"
Gu Beicheng caught her small hand, kissing it gently by his lips.
"I changed it just this morning, really, it’s nothing! Don’t be afraid, okay?"
Meeting Gu Beicheng’s gaze, Xia Yinian’s nose tingled, and her eyes rimmed red.
This feeling, could it really be fake?
Even if she truly is the Young Miss of Feng Family, Seventh Young Master wouldn’t need to use her background to gain other advantages, right?
Could it be that Sister Qiangwei hinted at something else?
If this is about the real and fake Young Miss of Feng Family, to the Feng Family, it’s worth much more than a million; even billions wouldn’t be an exaggeration.
Xia Yinian really doesn’t want to suspect Gu Beicheng, but she can’t pretend she didn’t receive that call.
Especially since thinking that Xia Chuxue is fake, and that she might have been the one to push Grandpa into the pond, even if it’s unlikely, she can’t just stand by.
Gu Beicheng stretched out his long arm, gently pulling her towards him, resting her head on his shoulder.
With his strength, Xia Yinian slowly leaned downward, ending up lying with her head on his right arm.
Gu Beicheng’s hand wrapped around her lower back, bringing her close against him.
The small bed could barely hold two bodies, yet with the man holding the girl tightly, there seemed to be a bit of extra space.
Gu Beicheng lowered his head, nuzzling his chin against the girl’s head.
"Were you very afraid I wouldn’t come back? Hmm?"
The man’s magnetic and pleasant voice somewhat soothed Xia Yinian’s chaotic emotions.
She pressed her lips together tightly and nodded lightly.
"Yes."
"I promised I would come back, didn’t I?" Gu Beicheng’s expression softened quite a bit.
Having a little girl waiting at home, this must be what it feels like.
It’s actually quite nice.
No matter how tumultuous it is outside, knowing there’s a little girl at home makes everything meaningful.
Xia Yinian didn’t speak, and after a while, she quietly asked, "Beicheng, do you... have something important you’re hiding from me?"
