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

Huo Muchen looked at the woman before him; tears glistened in her eyes, those crystal-clear teardrops resembling shattered gems.

She bit her lower lip lightly, struggling to hold back her sobs; the silent weeping only amplified her helplessness and sorrow. Her whole body trembled, as if she might collapse at any moment.

Huo Muchen gently pulled Liu Shiyin into his broad, warm embrace, letting her lean against him tightly. He could feel her body trembling, and hearing her weak breathing, Huo Muchen's heart seemed to ache faintly.

"Don't be afraid, I'm here."

Huo Muchen gently comforted Liu Shiyin.

Liu Shiyin felt an unprecedented sense of security in Huo Muchen's arms. She slowly relaxed her body and rested her head on Huo Muchen's shoulder.

She closed her eyes and took a deep breath, as if trying to absorb all the warmth and strength from Huo Muchen into her body.

The two embraced quietly, their hearts seemingly becoming one.

Huo Muchen used his embrace to build a strong barrier for Liu Shiyin, making her feel unprecedented warmth and comfort.

After a while, Liu Shiyin finally calmed down. She looked up into Huo Muchen's deep eyes and slowly said:

"Now that you know I'm not the one who hurt Miss Qin, then... can you let me go? Let me leave the Huo family. I want a free life. The Huo family is just another prison to me."

Upon hearing Liu Shiyin's words, Huo Muchen was momentarily dazed and shocked. He did indeed know that Liu Shiyin was not the murderer who harmed Qin Xiang, but he had never considered letting Liu Shiyin leave the Huo family.

"Have you forgotten what I told you? The person who wants you to stay in prison isn't me, it's the person behind you. She doesn't want you out,"

Huo Muchen cupped Liu Shiyin's face in his hands, gently wiping away her tears with his thumbs.

Upon hearing Huo Muchen's words, Liu Shiyin's tears seemed to subside slightly. She raised her head, looking into Huo Muchen's eyes, trying to find the truth in his words.

"Then... who is that?"

Liu Shiyin's voice trembled slightly, her heart filled with doubt and fear.

“I’m still investigating, but I believe we’ll have an answer soon. Stay by my side, let me protect you, and… only I can protect you,”

Huo Muchen's gaze was firm and powerful.

Yes, in this materialistic world where power reigns supreme, she is as insignificant as an ant or a speck of dust. The man beside her, however, possesses boundless wealth and power, and no one can challenge him.

Thinking of this, Liu Shiyin gave a helpless, bitter smile.

"From now on, you can take care of your mother anytime without any worries. Just remember to tell me or Aunt Wang before you go out each time, and don't wander off alone, understand?"

Huo Muchen continued, his voice gentle as water, yet with a captivating magnetism.

Liu Shiyin looked up at Huo Muchen and said sincerely:

"Thank you, Mr. Huo."

Huo Muchen smiled slightly, said nothing more, and simply took off his coat and draped it over Liu Shiyin's thin shoulders.

He carefully fastened her collar to make sure she wouldn't catch a cold.

"It's late, let's go home early."

Liu Shiyin spoke softly, her tone revealing a hint of weariness.

Huo Muchen nodded slightly upon hearing this, his voice low and gentle:

"OK."

The two walked silently toward the car, neither of them speaking.