Love is as vast as the Milky Way, impossible to cross.

Liu Shiyin did not answer. She leaned quietly against the pool, her slender figure appearing particularly lonely and fragile under the lamplight.

Her small hands kept wiping away the tears on her cheeks, but the tears flowed like a broken string of pearls, rolling down her cheeks uncontrollably. Each crystal-clear tear seemed to represent the endless grievances and pain in her heart.

Her shoulders trembled slightly, as if telling of her inner sorrow and struggle.

Seeing her like this, it's impossible not to be moved. It seems that even the most hard-hearted person would feel pity and want to hug her, offering her warmth and comfort.

The same is true for Huo Muchen.

An inexplicable emotion welled up inside him, and he walked over as if possessed. He stood beside Liu Shiyin, looked at her deeply, and then reached out and gently pulled her into his arms.

"Don't cry, does your arm hurt a lot?"

Huo Muchen's words revealed an undisguised tenderness and heartache. He gently stroked her hair, trying to offer her some comfort with his own strength.

Liu Shiyin's body stiffened slightly. Her first reaction was to get out of his embrace as soon as possible, but she felt weak and powerless as if all her strength had been drained. She could only bury her head in Huo Muchen's chest and let the tears continue to flow.

She knew she was vulnerable at that moment, but that was also real.

At that moment, the grievances and pain in her heart seemed to be released.

"Mu Chen, where are you?"

Qin Xiang's voice suddenly came from afar, breaking the silence of the moment.

Liu Shiyin seemed to be awakened by these words. She suddenly pushed away Huo Muchen's embrace, braced her hands on his chest, and a complex emotion flashed in her eyes.

She turned and walked towards the door, her movements swift and decisive, as if fleeing a terrifying place.

Huo Muchen stood there, watching Liu Shiyin's departing figure, a sense of loss welling up in his heart.

The moment the softness in his arms disappeared, he felt an indescribable emptiness, a feeling that made him very uncomfortable.

"Mu Chen?"

Qin Xiang's voice came again, clear and slightly urgent, seemingly hiding a hint of worry.

He took a deep breath, suppressing his dissatisfaction and irritation, and turned to walk towards Qin Xiang.

"I am here."

Huo Muchen's voice was calm as still water, without the slightest ripple.

He deliberately kept his emotions in a stable state, not wanting Qin Xiang to see any turmoil in his heart.

When Qin Xiang saw Huo Muchen approaching, a relieved smile immediately appeared on her face.

What are you doing here? I've been looking for you for ages.

Qin Xiang's tone held a hint of coquettishness; she frowned slightly, seemingly somewhat displeased by Huo Muchen's disappearance.

"Also, what happened to Liu Shiyin? I just saw her rushing out of the kitchen."

As Qin Xiang spoke, her eyes revealed a hint of doubt and inquiry, and her gaze toward Huo Muchen was full of searching.

Huo Muchen shook his head gently, not wanting to mention what had just happened between him and Liu Shiyin.

He tried to change the subject, his tone carrying an undeniable firmness:

"It's late, let's go, I'll take you to your room to rest."

However, Qin Xiang did not seem to be so easily dismissed.

She keenly sensed the subtle change in Huo Muchen's emotions, which stirred up a nameless anger within her.

She pursed her lips slightly, her eyes revealing a hint of dissatisfaction and persistence. She wanted to say something more, but seeing Huo Muchen's somewhat impatient expression, she had no choice but to give up. However, her suspicion and dislike for Liu Shiyin grew even stronger.