Chapter 227. Ban Xi Xinyi (3)
On the way back to Maple Residence, she did not say anything at all and Mu Yuchen did not bother her. He just put a blanket over her when she got tired and slept as she leaned against the window.
It was late at night and there were fewer cars on the road. The shadows of the trees from the streetlights flashed past her face, appearing cold and depressing.
She could see her own fragility as she closed her eyes. She could also still feel the sadness as a lump in her throat. Opening her eyes a little and looking at the cold drizzle outside, as well as the streetlights that passed by, her expression suddenly turned calm and tranquil.
She let out a light cough and pulled the blanket around her tightly. Her dry throat sounded awful and Mu Yuchen quickly got her a tissue.
“When I was 5, Father had just started working in the government office. Because of the shift in his work, there was a two-week break. He brought Mother and me to stay by the seaside,” Xi Xiaye grabbed the tissue from him and said quietly, her eyes filled with sadness.
He was listening to her while looking at her. He waited for a bit but she did not continue.
After a long time, she touched her forehead, as if she was reminded of some fond memories. A smile appeared on her face. “Mother was really caring towards Father back then. She said she wanted to experience how it was like providing for the family, so at that time, our expenses were covered by the earnings we got from selling Mother’s paintings. Father would cook at home, awaiting my mother’s return, and I helped her to sell the paintings. Most of the people that came to the beach were kind, young people. They really liked Mother’s paintings…”
Suddenly, her expression changed. After some time, she sighed, “Those days… We were really happy as a family, and now… They’re just memories.”
Mu Yuchen’s eyes darkened, but he did not say anything at all.