Chapter 163 - The legendary Lin Yunfeng
Yunfeng delicately held his pregnant lover and sat down slowly. His heart overflowed with joy, but beneath that happiness, a deep worry gnawed at him. The world had changed. The safety they once knew was gone, replaced by chaos, death, and creatures lurking in the shadows, waiting for the perfect moment to strike.
He pulled Muchen closer, his protective instincts surging. I need to protect him well... No matter what happens, I won’t let anything touch him or our child.
Muchen gazed up at him, his sharp eyes softening. "You look worried."
Yunfeng gently brushed his thumb over Muchen’s cheek, his touch lingering as if grounding himself in the reality of this moment. "I’m so sorry I let you deal with all of this alone. I... I was immature and extremely self-centered."
Muchen scoffed, rolling his eyes. "At least you know it yourself."
Yunfeng let out a shaky breath, tightening his hold around Muchen. "I should have been there for you. I should have fought for you instead of running like a coward." His voice wavered, thick with emotion.
Muchen sighed, leaning his head against Yunfeng’s shoulder. "Yeah, you should have." He paused before adding in a whisper, "But... I never hated you for it."
Yunfeng stiffened, his heart clenching at those words. He had spent so long assuming Muchen despised him, that his absence had hurt him beyond repair. But hearing this...
"You don’t hate me?" His voice came out small, almost afraid to hope.
Muchen let out a short laugh. "Idiot. Of course, I was angry. I wanted to kill you for leaving me. But... I also knew you were scared. And I get it. This whole thing is terrifying."
Yunfeng felt his throat tighten. "But you still went through it alone."