Five years...
She had never given up, waiting for them.
They had not come back for five years...
There were times when she thought that even if her mother and the others were busy, they would still come back somewhen in these five years.
Unless they had another child and did not want her anymore...
However, every time she saw Qiu Hui receiving a letter from her grandfather, she would become sad because she clearly understood what it meant.
âMother, Father... Something must have happened to them. Thatâs why they didnât come back for such a long time...
âNonsense!â
Xia Xia rushed toward Nan Luo fiercely; her face filled with rage. âMother and Father will come back and bring me home!
âAnd Sister Qing Han and Brother Fu Chen... They will all come back!â
She looked so furious, and even though some things were already vaguely clear in her mind, she would never admit it.
She believed that they would come back sooner or later.
Nan Luoâs gaze sank. âIâm sorry. I shouldnât have told you this. Nine Gate doesnât allow anyone to talk about it, and thatâs why youâre in the dark on this matter. I canât bear to let you keep waiting alone. Thatâs why I told you the truth...â
The grief on her face was not fake.
The thought of Nan Xian dying in Spirit Beast Mountain made her heart ached.
She never thought that Nan Xian would really lose his life in Spirit Beast Mountain.
If she had known, she would have advised him to leave when she was in Spirit Beast Mountain.
Why did Feng Ruqing dig her grave and drag others along with her?
If she wanted to die, she should have gone alone!
âShut up!â
Xia Xia was furious and slapped Nan Luo fiercely.
Her palm was small, but she was so strong that Nan Luoâs face instantly turned red and swollen.
Since coming to Nine Gate, she had never been treated like this. Anger surged to her heart, but thinking of Nine Gateâs love for Xia Xia, she suppressed her anger again.
âIâm sorry...â
She lowered her gaze and said in a small, apologetic voice.
âAh!!!â
Xia Xia held her head, squatted down, and shouted. Her grief-stricken voice echoed in Nine Gate for a long time.
Qiu Hui arrived just in time to see Xia Xia curled up and trembling; her face was pale.
It was so heartbreaking to see Xia Xia in such a state.
Qiu Hui quickly reached Xia Xia, taking her into her arms.
She hugged her tightly.
âXia Xia, what happened?â
Xia Xia let go of her hand.
Her body was so thin that it looked like a gust of wind could blow her away.
Her face was covered in tears; she looked so pitiful.
âAunt Qiu, when will Mother come back?â
Qiu Huiâs heart ached and hugged Xia Xia tightly. âThey will be back soon.â
âReally?â Xia Xia looked up with her big eyes.
There was no longer any light in those eyes.
âFive years... Mother and Father have been gone for five years but they havenât come back... Just now, this woman told me that Mother and Father died. They died in Spirit Beast Mountain. Aunt Qiu, tell me... Are Mother and Father already dead? Tell me now! â
Xia Xiaâs tears fell as she choked. âI am still young, but you canât lie to me. Every time Aunt Qiu receives a letter, your face will turn gloomy. I noticed it, but... I believe that as long as I do not think too much... As long as I keep thinking that Mother and Father will come back... They will certainly come back.
âBut... This woman told me that they have died. They have left me and will never come back.ân/o/vel/b//in dot c//om