Chapter 2793: Her Presence Fills My Heart

Wen Ning sat down across from him and said awkwardly, "I can’t cook either. Just make do and eat a little for now, otherwise your stomach will hurt again."

Xiao Lang seemed to remember something and looked up to ask, "Did I have another stomach problem?"

"Yes, I bought medicine for you, it’s in the cabinet next to the bed. Don’t forget to take it next time."

Xiao Lang rubbed his temples. He really couldn’t remember if he’d taken the medicine.

He remembered his stomach hurting, but his mind was barely conscious.

Maybe it was all just his imagination.

"I understand, thank you."

"You’re welcome."

Xiao Lang lowered his head and finished the bowl of porridge. Wen Ning didn’t dare to stay longer and suggested leaving.

Xiao Lang offered to take her home, but she refused.

However, Xiao Lang wouldn’t let her go back alone, so he called Di Sheng to escort her.

Back in his bedroom, Xiao Lang lay on the bed with thoughts of that kiss in his dream.

He couldn’t help but open the drawer, finding the medicine bottles unopened, which meant he hadn’t taken any medicine at all.

Yet, he remembered having taken it somehow.

Xiao Lang picked up the phone and dialed the number for the guard’s office.

"Hello, this is Xiao Lang. I’d like to ask if Miss Li Mingxi has returned today?"

"Miss Li? It’s been a while since she’s last been here; she didn’t come today either."

"Okay, I understand." Xiao Lang hung up the phone, feeling desolate.

In the guard’s office.

The security guard hung up the phone and said guiltily, "I feel a bit bad for lying to Mr. Xiao."

"It’s what Miss Li requested; we just follow her orders," another security guard replied.

"We’ve already lied, so it’s too late now."

...

Li Mingxi hadn’t come at all. Was that kiss in the dream really just a dream?

Xiao Lang lay on the bed, lost in thought about Li Mingxi.

The charming and enchanting Li Mingxi, always confident and beautiful Li Mingxi.

Even the Li Mingxi who never gave up on his illness.

And the Li Mingxi who, when they were in love, would gaze at him tenderly and affectionately.

He even missed how indifferent and cold she became, when she no longer accepted him.

Whatever form Li Mingxi took, he liked it all.

This must be what it truly feels like to love someone.

His entire heart was filled with her, whether he closed his eyes or kept them open, whether it was her good or bad qualities, he would miss and cherish them all.

Xiao Lang raised his hand to press against his chest.

He knew he was completely in love with Li Mingxi, different from how he loved Jian Yufei before.

This love was deeper, richer, and more profound.

But, she no longer wanted him...

Xiao Lang gave a bitter smile, wondering if he was destined to be lonely forever?

...

After that day, Xiao Lang never went looking for Li Mingxi again.

It was as if he had suddenly vanished from her life, his disappearance too abrupt.

Having been used to his daily presence, Li Mingxi naturally felt a great void when he suddenly wasn’t there.

But that’s just a normal human reaction.

All she needed to do was adjust her mindset and quickly adapt to a life without Xiao Lang.

However, Li Mingxi’s listlessness was apparent to everyone.

"Mingxi, what’s wrong with you lately?" Grandma Li asked with concern.

Li Mingxi smiled and shook her head, "Nothing’s wrong with me."

"You seem a bit off. Are you sick?"