Xu Xichen did not seem to fully grasp that his mother was leaving for a while; he merely looked at her with a blank, innocent expression before lowering his head to continue his scribbling.
Lou Xiaoe packed a few things, but just before heading out, she could not help but turn back to glance at her son and mother-in-law. For some reason, a wave of inexplicable unease suddenly surged in her heart. Still, she brushed it off, took a deep breath, and gently pushed open the front door.
Upon entering the living room, she was surprised to find it brightly lit. Lou Bancheng was pacing in front of the window with his hands behind his back, while Tan Yali sat on the sofa with several packed suitcases placed in front of her.
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