"Yes, Mom…" Lin Wan replied softly, finding solace in her mother's embrace.
She had refrained from revealing her inner turmoil for five years, especially before her children and Lu Hao. But in her mother's presence, all the pent-up sadness flooded out.
Comforted by her mother, Lin Wan shed tears for an extended period before composing herself.
"Wanwan, have a bit more to eat," Qiao Yujuan encouraged her daughter.
Lin Wan declined with a shake of her head. "Mom, I'm not hungry anymore. The long flight has left me a bit weary. I'd like to rest."
"Alright, I've tidied up your room. Go and get some rest," Qiao Yujuan suggested.
Upon retreating to her room, Lin Wan lay on the bed, staring at the ceiling. Memories flooded her mind, especially thoughts of Xiao Yichen.
After closing her eyes, Lin Wan hoped sleep would ease her mind, quieting the ache of longing for him.
He must have been happy these past five years, right?
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