"Did Shi Che come back?"
Xiaoxia’s eyes slightly opened, a hint of surprise appearing within them as she subconsciously looked toward the door.
After they got married three years ago and moved out, Shi Che hardly ever returned to the old house except during the holidays, which often led Mrs. Shi to complain.
Who would have thought he would come back today? Xiaoxia’s shock was only filled with confusion.
When Xiaoxia lifted her eyes, she involuntarily met Shi Che’s gaze. The man’s tall and imposing figure stood at the door, his suit perfectly tailored, accentuating his extraordinary handsomeness, and his long legs were particularly eye-catching.
But those dark brown eyes, even with just a light glance, still managed to exude an intense sense of oppression. Xiaoxia’s mind couldn’t help but conjure the image of him leaving in anger the previous night. She shuddered and quickly lowered her gaze.
As Shi Che saw Xiaoxia look at him only to swiftly avert her gaze like a startled rabbit, unwilling to look at him even for a moment longer, the light in his eyes dimmed, and a hint of coldness crept into his demeanor.
The moment Mrs. Shi saw her son return, she instantly seemed like a different person, setting aside her usual restraint and rising to greet Shi Che directly.
"Che’er, you’re back."
"Yes, Mom, I’m back."
Shi Che stepped forward and unfolded his arms, embracing Mrs. Shi, his voice gentle and pleasant.
In front of others, Mrs. Shi was an extremely authoritative and solemn matron, but in front of her son, she was simply a gentle mother.
After the embrace, Shi Che guided Mrs. Shi toward the sofa. Mrs. Shi held Shi Che’s hand and sat him down, and Shi Che happened to sit directly across from Xiaoxia. Xiaoxia had to raise her head slightly to glance at Shi Che before respectfully saying, "Young Master."
Shi Che responded with a nonchalant nod.
Mrs. Shi hadn’t seen her son in nearly half a year and naturally took the opportunity to carefully scrutinize him, looking him up and down with evident concern, and said with a touch of heartache, "Che’er, look at you, you’ve gotten thinner. Have you been very tired lately?"
Though Mrs. Shi’s words were mild, Xiaoxia could feel the pressure in them. She immediately adjusted her posture and softly spoke, "I’m sorry, Madam, I didn’t take good care of the Young Master."
Mrs. Shi glanced at her coldly, causing Xiaoxia to lower her head even further as her hands, placed over her knees, twisted together unconsciously.
However, Mrs. Shi said no more, only somewhat reproachfully addressing Shi Che, "Che’er, I’ve always said that no matter how good it is outside, it’s not better than being at home. You insisted on moving out. Why not move back in with Xiaoxia? This way, I can see you every day and take good care of you."
Shi Che’s expression remained distant, as he sat there quietly. The sunlight from outside streamed in, casting an angled light across his profile, giving him an air of unattainability.