Chapter 82. A pleasant surprise early in the morning
"Dear husband, you... you’re back," Qi Shi, who had been worried, broke into a relieved smile upon seeing her husband.
"Chengtian," the old couple exclaimed in surprise and surrounded their son. Seeing that he looked a bit weathered but unharmed, they also breathed a sigh of relief.
A mother worries about her son traveling far, especially with a granddaughter in tow. Though the old couple seemed normal these past two days, they were actually quite concerned. Now, they’re completely at ease and smiling happily.
"You must be hungry. Wait, I’ll prepare some food for you," Old Lady Hua, too busy caring for her son and granddaughter, rushed into the kitchen without asking a single question.
Seeing her mother-in-law enter the kitchen, Qi Shi wasn’t anxious. She hurriedly prepared hot water for washing for both Hua Chengtian and her father-in-law, who had risen.
"You didn’t even say you were back," she passed her husband a frayed washcloth with a tone of mock reproach, though her eyes were filled with joy and relief.
She had worried fiercely last night and didn’t know when she fell asleep. Early in the morning, she was pleasantly surprised.
"I came back so late, I didn’t want to wake you, so I just slept in our son’s room. Sorry for making you worry."
Hearing the worry in his wife’s tone, Hua Chengtian quickly spoke, neglecting the water droplets on his face.
In response, Qi Shi gave him a sidelong glance, noting that not waking her didn’t mean she slept well. But seeing Hua Chengtian’s good intentions and sincere apology, Qi Shi didn’t dwell on it.