The atmosphere in the study was heavy with sorrow.
The family of three, suppressing their emotions, had been recounting their heartfelt feelings for what seemed like an eternity.
It felt like they could never finish.
After an unknown amount of time, there was a knock on the door. Then, Little Monkey's innocent, childlike voice rang out brightly.
"Grandpa, Grandma, aren't you taking me to school? What are you doing inside? You're not beating up Uncle Yan, are you?"
Hearing the child's voice, Ye Que finally let go of Ye Zhenhua and Xue Rongzhen.
Xue Rongzhen smiled softly, reached out to caress Ye Que's face, and wiped away the lingering tear streaks.
"If Chen Xi knew it was you, he'd be so happy," Xue Rongzhen said.
Ye Zhenhua nodded as well. "Yes, if the child knew you were back, that you're his dad, he'd definitely be overjoyed."
Ye Que chuckled lightly and helped his father to his feet.
