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His mind was filled with only one thought, "The Shi Family... is gone."
Qiao Zhiyi's heart was once again brutally struck.
The demise of the Shi Family meant nothing to her, but she could understand Shi Jingzhou's feelings.
Since her father left and her mother passed away, she too was without a home.
Shi Jingzhou's current state was the same as hers had been back then, and she could relate.
Overnight, the entirety of his home had shattered into pieces; even an adult might not be able to accept this so quickly.
Qiao Zhiyi's heart ached, and her sorrow was solely for this man.
This was the first time, without any physical injuries, that he showed the most vulnerable side of himself in front of her.
"It's only temporary. As long as you are here, the Shi Family still exists," Qiao Zhiyi said softly, trying to soothe him, "It's okay, everything is short-lived, it will get better."
