Humiliated by my mother-in-law, I married into a wealthy family with my son four years later

Jiang Man wanted to break free, but he sat there in silence. She remembered what Grandma Su had said to her: was he hiding like this when his mother passed away? It was as if... he had been abandoned by the whole world.

The softness in her heart was taken away by the loss he inadvertently revealed. Jiang Man withdrew her gaze and awkwardly let him hold her. She kept comforting herself in her heart that he was just too immersed in sadness and forgot to let go...

Su Heng remained silent with his head lowered, making it impossible to guess what he was thinking.

There was constant noise outside. Su Zeqi invited a wizard to perform a ritual, but the room was strangely quiet. The only sound was each other's breathing, which was heavy and deep, as if they were falling into an endless abyss.

He held it tightly, not letting up even a little. Looking at his deformed hand, which was being gripped tightly by him, it was starting to go numb. But Jiang Man still didn't move, afraid to disturb him.

As if suddenly realizing something, Su Heng's dark gaze fell on his tightly clenched hands. He then reacted and quickly loosened his grip. Seeing her hand redden from being squeezed, and her wrist struggling to move, he whispered, "Sorry, I wasn't paying attention to the strength."

"It's okay." Jiang Man shook his hands and looked up at him. "I know that comfort seems pale and powerless at the moment, but sadness needs to be released. You can't suppress it in your heart all the time, or you will get sick."

Su Heng pursed his lips and narrowed his eyes. The tears that flashed across his eyes disappeared in an instant. "She is my only relative in this world."

Jiang Man stared at him without saying a word, just listening quietly. Talking is also a kind of release. Letting him speak his mind will make him feel much better.

Su Heng unburdened himself intermittently, memories of the past surging like a tide: the innocent laughter of childhood, the heartwarming moments with his grandmother. These memories, like the bright stars he had lost in the depths of his soul, were awakened one by one, interwoven into a series of moving images.

Looking at the man beside him, who remained calm throughout his entire life, even though he was in immense pain, he never let his emotions waver. Outsiders might mistake him for being cold and apathetic, but Jiang Man could see through that thin layer of skin and see the deep sadness hidden within him.

For some reason, facing him like this, Jiang Man felt a strong urge to protect him. Although she knew that this man had an indestructible heart, she just wanted to protect him who was a little vulnerable at this moment.

Although this idea was a bit strange, it took root in her heart.

When Su Heng laughed at himself and said that he had long been accustomed to being abandoned by the person he loved, Jiang Man opened his arms without hesitation and hugged him tightly.

Su Heng's body stiffened instantly. Her embrace was like the breeze under the warm spring sun, gentle and warm, as if it would turn into a wisp of smoke and dissipate at any time.

Jiang Man hugged him, opened her red lips, and comforted him softly: "No one is destined to be abandoned. Grandma Su has just gone far away temporarily. Maybe when you miss her and need her, she will come back to you in some way."

After a long time, he slowly raised his head and met her eyes.

Jiang Man's cheeks flushed instantly, and she quickly looked away, slowly loosening her hands, and then quietly moved to the side. She didn't look up, but she felt embarrassed!

This is bad, how will he look at her?

Seduction? Taking advantage of someone's misfortune? Any ulterior motives?

Oh, my God! What on earth is she thinking about?

Jiang Man almost laughed at her own stupidity. She was always so emotional! Now it was bad, how could she face him in the future?

At this moment, a calm and steady voice sounded beside him: "Your way of comforting people is really poor."

Su Heng's ruthless words pierced Jiang Man's heart like a sharp sword. She lowered her head helplessly and whispered, "I'm sorry."

Hearing that she would actually apologize to him, Su Heng raised the corner of his mouth inadvertently, looked away lightly, and said: "But for me, it's enough."

Jiang Man was stunned and looked up at him.

Su Heng looked back, his dark eyes were as deep as the night sky, hiding endless secrets, vast and mysterious, making it easy for people to get lost in them.

"Thank you for coming," he said sincerely.

Jiang Man felt a little embarrassed when he thanked her like this, "I didn't do anything."

He lowered his eyes, "Your company is enough."

When he needs to get used to loneliness again, it is enough to have someone by his side, sitting quietly here, listening to his rambling words; giving him a warm hug, and comforting him with words that may not be sophisticated but are full of sincerity.

At this time, the housekeeper knocked on the door and came in, handing a set of mourning clothes to Jiang Man, "Madam, please change your clothes."

Jiang Man was stunned, and suddenly remembered that as the daughter-in-law of the Su family, it was natural for her to wear mourning for Grandma Su. Su Heng glanced at her and said, "It's okay if you don't want to wear it."

Jiang Man looked at him, and finally picked up the mourning clothes and put them on, and then put on the mourning hat. Su Heng watched her do all this silently, and the emotion in his eyes became stronger.

Jiang Man, dressed in mourning clothes, followed Su Heng down the stairs. Although she did this for Grandma Su, she still felt uncomfortable with the strange looks from everyone along the way. She couldn't help but lower her head and followed closely behind Su Heng, using his solid back as a shield for herself.

As if he had noticed her little movement, Su Heng turned his head, then reached out and lowered her mourning hat until it covered most of her face, then he turned away.

Jiang Man was a little embarrassed by his thoughtful gesture. She secretly looked at the road from under the brim of her hat and followed him into the mourning hall.

Su Zeqi and Chen Mei looked up and saw the people following him, both showing surprised expressions. Su Zeqi was about to open his mouth to accuse him, but Chen Mei held him tightly and kept shaking her head, "Zeqi, so many people are watching, just say less!"

Su Zeqi suppressed his anger, glared at this side fiercely, and then turned his head away.

Chen Hao saw the two of them and waved. Su Heng and Jiang Man walked over and knelt beside him.

"Alas," Chen Hao sighed, his face full of regret, "I didn't even get to see grandma for the last time."

Su Heng burned paper money and said calmly, "She won't blame you."

Chen Hao chuckled, "Yeah, how could grandma blame me? In her heart, you are the only grandson she will ever have. What does it matter whether I see her or not?"

Su Heng looked up at him, and Chen Hao quickly said, "Hey, I'm telling you the truth! Don't get the wrong idea. It would be bad if grandma misunderstood me. What if she causes trouble for me tonight?"

Su Heng just glanced at him lightly and remained silent.

He was well aware of his grandmother's attitude towards Chen Hao, and it was largely due to him. So, to some extent, Su Heng felt that he did owe this younger brother something.