Originally, Shen Hanqian hadn't given much thought to this child, but Xiao Qingcang's recent actions had left her emotions in turmoil.
They sparked many hopes, only for those hopes to be dashed repeatedly. Then new hopes arose, only to be extinguished again, leaving her troubled and melancholic.
"Still no news?"
As soon as Xiao Qingcang stepped through the door, he saw Shen Hanqian looking at him with a gaze full of anticipation.
Her dark eyes glimmered with mist and carried a fragile beauty that invoked pity and compassion.
Xiao Qingcang couldn't help but feel guilt. Once again, he chastised himself for his lack of due diligence—this was something Shen Hanqian shouldn't have been made aware of, at least not before there was news!
Xiao Qingcang hugged her and gently patted her back, changing the subject. "Let's not talk about that for now. Hmm, come on, tell me—what's for dinner tonight?"
"I haven't made anything yet!" Shen Hanqian stuck out her tongue sheepishly.
