Jinyu caressed his still-flushed face, pulling his head into her embrace. “If you want to come back and see sometime, I can bring you back.”

Xu Yi was stunned, looking up at Jinyu and suddenly remembering he could no longer see. Feeling somewhat dejected, he leaned into Jinyu’s embrace, “…No need. Being with you is enough…”

Jinyu did not speak again, only gently stroking his back, a silent comfort.

She understood Xu Yi’s embarrassment and disappointment. One day, she would let him see everything again—her as his wife and their baby.

Xu Yi swayed gently in Jin Yu’s arms with the carriage, their skin occasionally touching, their breaths intertwining.

Inside the carriage, the atmosphere was still charged. Jin Yu struggled to maintain her composure, her mind replaying Xu Yi’s shy moments. Yet, she calmly held him, hiding her inner turmoil.

Xu Yi’s face flushed as he buried himself in Jin Yu’s embrace, rubbing against her and wondering if Hua Yan had seen anything… how embarrassing…

Hua Yan had just calmed down when he became aware of the sound of clothes rubbing between them, mixed with the rolling of carriage wheels and soft, lingering sounds. Looking up, he saw exactly what he expected.

Hua Yan’s face burned. He dared not look further, hugging his bundle and lowering his head. His heart was more confused than ever.

The atmosphere of departure had shifted with the growing tension.

#

On departure day, the weather was beautiful. Soft sunlight spread across the earth, devoid of cold winds.

Except for the bare branches, one couldn’t tell it was winter.

Su Xi and Xiao Lian sat in the carriage waiting for Jin Yu. The carriage was spacious, even prepared with two soft beds.

Su Xi rested his hand on his belly, waiting quietly. Xiao Lian sat by the window, casually looking outside but wanted to get off. However, Su Xi’s expression told him that wasn’t allowed.