Chapter 68: They’re Siblings?!

The moment the door opened, Dugu Yan was greeted by the sight of Xiao Wu intimately applying medicine to Meng Bei's wounds.

"You... you two!"

Dugu Yan froze in place, as if struck by lightning. Her body stiffened, and she stood there unmoving, as though her soul had left her body. Everything around her blurred, leaving only the image of Xiao Wu carefully tending to Meng Bei's injuries burned into her eyes.

Shock, anger, disappointment, helplessness…

Countless emotions swirled inside Dugu Yan in an instant.

Xiao Wu, noticing Dugu Yan's reaction, panicked and hurriedly grabbed a cloth to cover Meng Bei.

She fumbled nervously, like a child caught doing something wrong, her eyes darting around in panic.

In contrast, Meng Bei remained completely calm, even appearing composed.

With a steady voice, Meng Bei said, "Yan Zi, Xiao Wu is just helping me apply the medicine. You know how private my injuries are, so it's not really suitable for others to be watching. Can we talk later? Let Xiao Wu finish first."

His words snapped Dugu Yan out of her daze.

Only then did she recall that Meng Bei had already introduced Xiao Wu as his sister back in Soto City.

So, this scene—Xiao Wu applying medicine to Meng Bei—was completely normal.

Suddenly, Dugu Yan felt as if a great weight had been lifted off her shoulders, and she let out a sigh of relief.

The misunderstanding cleared, her body instantly felt lighter. She nodded and quickly retreated from the room, quietly closing the door behind her.

Outside, Dugu Yan stood patiently, waiting.

However, as time passed and she listened to the faint sounds coming from inside the room, unease crept back into her heart.

Even though she knew that Xiao Wu was Meng Bei's sister, the thought of her taking care of him so intimately—lifting his clothes and applying medicine—stirred feelings of jealousy and bitterness within her.

Deep down, Dugu Yan didn't want Meng Bei getting too close to any other woman, even if that woman was his sister.

But right now, there was nothing she could do.

In terms of closeness, Xiao Wu's relationship with Meng Bei was far stronger than hers.

In terms of feelings, Meng Bei had confessed to her, and she had rejected him.

And now, because of her, Meng Bei had suffered these terrible injuries.

Originally, she had planned to help him apply the medicine and explain the misunderstanding to clear things up.

But after witnessing that scene, how could she possibly face him again?

Did Meng Bei even still like her?

Or had her actions completely destroyed any feelings he had for her?

As these thoughts swirled in her mind, Dugu Yan couldn't help but silently cry again.

After what felt like an eternity, Xiao Wu finally emerged from the room, her face flushed red.

Dugu Yan barely glanced at her. All her attention was focused on Meng Bei. The moment Xiao Wu left, she rushed inside.

Meng Bei was lying face-down on the bed. Although the medicine had been applied, he still looked weak and frail.

Seeing her enter, Meng Bei simply gave her a faint smile as a greeting.

Dugu Yan didn't care about formalities. Her heart was entirely focused on Meng Bei, and she immediately sat beside him, grasping his hand tightly as she began to explain.

"Xiao Bei, I didn't mean for this to happen! Here's what really happened…"

She poured out everything—her conversation with her grandfather, Dugu Bo, the misunderstanding, and how she never intended for him to get hurt.

Meng Bei lay quietly, listening without interrupting.

Whenever Dugu Yan worried that he didn't understand, she would repeat herself several times. Meng Bei just kept nodding, showing no signs of impatience.

Dugu Yan was surprised and delighted. Meng Bei didn't seem to hate her after all!

Still, she needed a clear answer to calm her nerves.

"Meng Bei… do you hate me?"

Her voice trembled with anxiety as she asked.

After speaking, her heart felt like it had stopped. She stared at Meng Bei nervously, waiting for his response.

But Meng Bei didn't answer right away.

Instead, he gently held her hand, his voice soft but serious:

"Yan Yan, you've explained everything to me… but I just want to ask you one thing—do you like me?"

Dugu Yan froze.

She hadn't expected Meng Bei to turn the question back on her.

This time, unlike before when she had clearly rejected him, she hesitated.

Meng Bei and Yu Tianheng's faces flashed through her mind, locked in a battle.

For some reason, Meng Bei's image quickly overwhelmed the other.

"I…"

Her palms grew sweaty from nerves.

Meng Bei's warm hand around hers made her heart race with a mix of joy and nervousness.

From the look in her eyes, Meng Bei could already tell—this little snake had completely fallen into his grasp.

With just a little push, she would cave completely.

But Meng Bei had bigger plans.

He decided to wait a few more days to achieve even better results.

So, before Dugu Yan could give her answer, Meng Bei let go of her hand and said softly:

"Yan Yan, don't force yourself. I think I already know your answer."

His voice sounded sad and defeated.

Dugu Yan panicked. "No! That's not what I—"

"It's okay," Meng Bei interrupted. "I understand. You already have someone else in your heart, so there's no need for me to push any further."

Hearing this, Dugu Yan froze.

Although Meng Bei was talking about himself, his words made her feel ashamed and guilty.

Yes, she already had Yu Tianheng.

So how could she still linger around Meng Bei?

Before she could fully process this, Meng Bei continued:

"Don't worry, Yan Yan. I won't hold this against you. Let's just pretend nothing ever happened and go back to how things were before."

His words left Dugu Yan speechless.

Seeing that he was done talking, Meng Bei added:

"I'm tired now. Let me rest for a while."

He closed his eyes, signaling the end of the conversation.

Dugu Yan wanted to say more but stopped herself when she saw him resting.

Quietly leaving the room, Dugu Yan resolved to end things with Yu Tianheng first before giving Meng Bei a proper answer.

For now, she would give him space.

After all, starting fresh wasn't necessarily a bad thing.

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