Hours of Intimacy

Su Li listened attentively, nodding earnestly. "Mommy, I won't do that again. I'll do better next time."

Gu Zi felt a surge of warmth as she gazed at him. He was becoming more thoughtful, more mature, and that filled her with quiet pride.

She had never borne children of her own, but over time, these three had come to feel like hers in every way that mattered. If she had children of her own, would she not have wished for them to grow into their best selves? To her, whether by blood or by fate, her devotion remained the same.

Upon learning that the medicine he had provided had helped Xu Sheng, Su Li's mood lifted considerably. In high spirits, he took Su Le to an open field to fly kites, with Su Bing eagerly trailing behind. Their laughter rang through the air, an uninhibited melody of childhood joy.

Meanwhile, Gu Zi leaned comfortably against Su Shen's chest, savoring the peaceful afternoon.