As a symbiotic being, I raise children amidst the chaos.

This shout was like a thunderclap from a clear sky. The crowd, who were busy with their work, instantly stopped what they were doing and turned their gazes to Theresa.

Theresa shook her head helplessly, muttering, "Look at you all, stuffing Chenyuan's bowl like a small mountain, how is he supposed to eat any of it!"

At this moment, Chen Yuan was looking down at his overflowing rice bowl, a fleeting, mocking smile crossing his eyes. However, this smile vanished in an instant, and he quickly regained his usual composure.

With a slight upturn of her lips, she revealed a gentle smile and said, "It's alright, everyone meant well, and I'm really happy to have a pleasant meal with you all."

Chen Yuan's words were like a spring breeze, instantly dispelling the slight tension that had just filled the restaurant.

Immediately afterward, as if receiving a signal that the alarm had been lifted, the girls relaxed again. The atmosphere became relaxed and cheerful once more, filled with laughter and conversation.

Seeing the harmonious scene before her, Theresa felt a warm current well up in her heart, but she couldn't help but give Chen Yuan a reproachful look and mutter to herself.

"This guy is too easy to talk to, he's spoiling them a bit too much..." However, despite saying this, his eyes clearly revealed his deep affection for Chen Yuan.

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After a hearty meal, everyone felt incredibly tired, their eyelids drooping as if weighed down by a ton. The events of the morning had truly been terrifying. After some discussion, they decided to return to their rooms to rest and recharge.

However, unlike the others, Theresa pulled Chen Yuan along as they headed towards her room. Originally, Chen Yuan had planned to go to her room with Fu Hua.

But just as he took a step, Theresa struck like a whirlwind, instantly binding him tightly and dragging him mercilessly to her side.

Faced with this sudden turn of events, Chen Yuan had the will to struggle and resist, but the disparity in strength was too great, so he could only sigh helplessly and resign himself to his fate.

After entering the room, Chen Yuan looked up at Theresa and asked, "Theresa, what do you want to do with me?" Before he finished speaking, Chen Yuan suddenly froze.

He felt as if he had heard those words somewhere before, a strange sense of familiarity welling up inside him. Theresa, however, did not respond to his question. She simply walked forward silently, gently closed the door, and slowly turned around, her gaze fixed intently on Chen Yuan.

"Chen Yuan, Chen Yuan, you must be hiding something from us today, right?" Theresa said as she walked forward, stopping only when she reached Chen Yuan.

An unusually sharp gaze fixed intently on Chen Yuan, making the latter extremely uncomfortable. "Are you planning to shoulder all the responsibility and bear all the pain alone again?"

"Ah..." Chen Yuan was slightly taken aback, then the corners of his mouth turned up, revealing a faint smile, "Theresa, what are you talking about? Why would I hide something from you?"

"Don't overthink it, it's really not true." However, Theresa did not respond to Chen Yuan's explanation. Her eyes were fixed on Chen Yuan, trying to see through his calm face to the truth hidden behind it.

Feeling helpless under Theresa's gaze, Chen Yuan could only sigh softly. "Theresa, I'm just feeling a little tired today, it's really nothing serious, so don't worry about me."

As he spoke, Chen Yuan reached out and gently patted Theresa's shoulder, trying to soothe her anxious heart. "Trust me, okay? I would never put myself in danger."

Hearing Chen Yuan's words, Theresa gazed at the man before her, a hint of helplessness in her eyes. Finally, she nodded slightly, indicating her willingness to temporarily believe Chen Yuan's words.

But then, as if remembering something important, he spoke again, "Alright, since you don't want to say more, I won't press you any further. However, you must tell me honestly."

"Will these things bring you any potential danger?" Before she finished speaking, Theresa took a few more steps forward, her whole body almost pressed against Chen Yuan.

Looking directly into Chen Yuan's eyes, he solemnly warned, "Never lie to me! Because I can easily see through your lies..."

“Theresa…” Upon hearing this, Chen Yuan involuntarily swallowed, a soft sound escaping his throat.

Then he slowly extended a hand, paused slightly in the air with a hint of hesitation, but finally pressed it onto Theresa's little head.

At this moment, Chen Yuan's gaze became extremely serious, shooting straight into Theresa's clear eyes, and he said, word by word, "I swear to you, I will absolutely not encounter any danger."

However, faced with Chen Yuan's solemn vow, Theresa did not respond immediately. She simply stood there quietly, without saying a word, her large eyes fixed on Chen Yuan's eyes.

Time ticked by, and the air around them seemed to freeze. After a few seconds of this suffocating silence, Theresa suddenly turned around and walked toward the bed.

After walking to the bedside, Theresa stopped, turned slightly to the side, and said softly, "I'm a little tired today too, let's get some rest."

As soon as she finished speaking, she gently lay down on the bed like a docile kitten, and then slowly closed her eyes.

Gazing at Theresa's peaceful sleeping face, Chen Yuan felt a surge of warmth in his heart. He slowly took a step to the bedside and lay down beside Theresa.

At that moment, an indescribable atmosphere of tranquility filled the room, as if even the dust in the air had stopped moving.

Lying on the bed, Chen Yuan felt a rare moment of tranquility and peace, and his mood gradually relaxed. Turning his head to look at Theresa beside him, a trace of guilt quietly crept into his heart.

After all, the affairs of World Serpent and Hero were far too complicated, involving forces that were not only more powerful than imagined, but also concealed secrets that were incredibly deep.

Therefore, Chen Yuan really didn't want Theresa to get too involved in these troubles, and even less did he want to see her worrying because of him.

"Chen Yuan, do you really have nothing to tell me?" Just then, Theresa slowly turned her body slightly. Her voice was soft yet tinged with a hint of stubbornness, like a candle flame flickering in the night wind.

The light, though faint, refused to go out. A hazy sleepiness filled her eyes, but the unwavering determination within them was so clearly visible.

"I'm really fine." Chen Yuan's response was equally gentle. His gaze fell on Theresa's face, and then he gently reached out a hand to stroke her delicate cheek, which was as white as mutton fat jade.

"They're just... guesses about the past and the future. They're all just fleeting thoughts and nothing to worry about."

However, Theresa clearly did not believe Chen Yuan's explanation. Her eyes were fixed on Chen Yuan, as if trying to see through his appearance to his true thoughts.

“But those things will still affect you in the end, won’t they?” Theresa continued to ask, her voice full of worry.

"Why are you always so reluctant to tell us your troubles? What if you can't handle these problems properly? What if something happens to you because of it? How are we supposed to cope?"

Before Theresa could finish speaking, Chen Yuan suddenly sat up straight and gazed at her silently. "Don't worry, Theresa. No matter what difficulties we encounter in the future, I will do everything I can to deal with and solve them."

"I assure you, I will never let you suffer any harm, nor will I let you feel sad or upset because of me."

After hearing Chen Yuan's words, Theresa slowly raised her head, her eyes meeting his. In that instant, an extremely complex emotion was revealed, containing a thousand words yet unsure where to begin.

Although Theresa was well aware of the power that Chenyuan possessed, deep down she longed to see Chenyuan let go of his strength and rely on them more.

Share all your worries, pain, and stress with others. Only in this way can your relationship become closer.

"If one day you encounter a problem that you can't solve no matter how hard you try, please remember to tell me."

"Even if the underworld awaits us, even if we eventually have to walk the path to the Yellow Springs, I will definitely stay by your side without hesitation."

Upon hearing these words, Chen Yuan felt as if his heart had been struck hard, and he trembled violently. Gazing at the girl lying beside him, his eyes were filled with tenderness.

After a while, he gently called out, "Theresa..." Then, he reached out and gently pinched Theresa's rosy and cute face.

"What nonsense are you talking about? No matter what happens, I will do everything in my power to protect the safety of each and every one of you, forever."

Theresa smiled slightly upon hearing this, but did not say anything more, only nodding gently at Chen Yuan.

Then, perhaps because of the warm atmosphere, she felt particularly at ease. Her already heavy eyelids gradually drooped, and finally, unable to resist the onslaught of drowsiness, she slowly closed her eyes.

"If one day I really have to face these things..." Chen Yuan murmured, looking at the sleeping Theresa, "I will stop all the dangers in front of you... absolutely!"

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