Chapter 1414 - 1431: I’ll Cling to You for a Lifetime 2

Chapter 1414: Chapter 1431: I’ll Cling to You for a Lifetime 2

He reached out, pulling the small body tightly into his embrace.

"Fool, I will never leave you. As long as you don’t leave me, I will stick to you for a lifetime."

Xiaonuan listened to his words and slowly let out a sigh of relief.

"Did you have a nightmare? Don’t be afraid... I’m here."

Xiaonuan nodded and slowly released Nangong Yaoling.

It was already night, the room lit by a table lamp, and outside the window was a darkness illuminated by distant city lights.

Xiaonuan noticed his weary expression, his handsome face appearing extremely pale and haggard at the moment.

She paused for a moment, and then remembered everything that had happened before.

"Zhong Li... Zhong Li..." Xiaonuan’s heart sank, though afraid of the answer to this question, she still had to ask.

Nangong Yaoling looked at her, reaching out to gently tidy her fringe with affection.

"Don’t worry, she’s still alive..."

Hearing that Nangong Zhongli was still alive, Xiaonuan inexplicably felt a sense of relief in her heart.

Mingming hated her to the core, but... she didn’t know why, instinctively she didn’t want her to really die like that.

It’s not that she pitied her much, she’s not a saint, won’t completely forgive her because of some repentance and apology.

Perhaps one day, time will heal her wounds, but for now, she just doesn’t want to bear too much sin on herself; nor does she want to lose more because of someone not even worth it.

Just seeing Nangong Yaoling’s uneasy expression, Xiaonuan suddenly thought of something and asked again: "By the way... how is Grandpa...?"

"Grandpa’s heart attack recurred, he had surgery, but now he’s out of danger."

Xiaonuan nodded.

"Then... how’s Zhong Li now?"

Nangong Yaoling grasped her hand.

"Xiaonuan, I’m sorry, I didn’t expect Zhong Li to make so many mistakes. She is my sister, and the harm she’s caused you pains me and makes me feel guilty... It’s my fault for not protecting you well and not managing her properly... I understand everything you’ve done for me, you surprise me and make me ache."

"Xiaonuan, in the future, I will definitely compensate you doubly, and never let anyone hurt you again."

Upon hearing this, Xiaonuan’s heart felt both warm and pained in an instant.

She felt grateful for her decision and cherished having a passionate and devoted lover.

Nangong Yaoling could be cold-blooded to outsiders, cruel to those unrelated; but to family, he wasn’t heartless. And towards her, clearly he was in pain as well, yet said such responsible and generous words to her.

Xiaonuan’s small hand also clasped his big hand.

She smiled bitterly, yet with a hint of sweetness.

Reaching out her other hand, she touched the side of the man’s handsome face.

"Alright, everything is over. Your words are enough for me. Nangong Yaoling, you’ve already done enough for me, and I’m not a heartless person. Loving someone means not just taking, but giving, and this giving is not just physical or material, but also spiritual. If you love someone, you must be willing to bear some things for him."

Nangong Yaoling, upon hearing her words, brightened slightly.

He suddenly reached out, cupping her face, and kissed her fiercely.

This kiss was profound and lingering, as if it carried a thousand words, full of tenderness, sadness, and deep heartfelt emotion.