Chapter 48: Why Get Married

Ye Shu slowly descended the stairs, her expression serene and composed. Although her hand was now bound with bandages, there was no trace of sickness or haggardness. The corners of her lips revealed no hint of despondency.

When Zhou Qiong saw her coming down, she suddenly felt a sense of illusion as if Sun Qian, who had once been alive, was there.

Sun Qian had been an unquestionable socialite in Capital City, always appearing in front of others in her most perfect posture.

Such a perfect person, and yet she had unexpectedly passed away. Her daughter, whom she had meticulously raised, seemed more intelligent, even more outstanding than she was.

Had she been just a little bit wiser back then, willing to bow her head slightly, perhaps her love and marriage wouldn't have ended so imperfectly.

"Mom."

Ye Shu walked over to Mrs. Huo, not sitting down right away but standing elegantly for a moment. Only when she saw the other's inviting gaze did she gently take a seat.