"It's okay." Xiaoshi smiled, not thinking it was a big deal that Lanni had poked fun at her.
Lanni was worried and still felt horrible. "Is everything alright?"
"Yeah." She took a deep breath. It was obvious that she wanted to talk about it, she needed someone to speak to, but was probably afraid to open up.
"It's okay, Shishi. You can tell us anything." Cheng Yu urged, ready to listen and Luna nodded in agreement. Seeing that they were all ready to listen and probably help, she took a deep breath and let it out.
"I just think… Xichen is a bit detached lately."
"What exactly do you mean?" Lanni probed.
Since she had spilled it, she might as well go all the way. "He no longer has time for us. He is always busy with heaven knows what." It was unsure whether the words were for Lanni, Luna and Cheng Yu, to fill them in on her situation, or for herself to realize what exactly was happening with her husband.
