Chapter 1073: 1066, Mom Went to See Dad Tonight

"I'm your younger brother, aren't I? Of course I'll always stay by your side."

Filled with happiness, Eden leaned against Xu Qi's shoulder. Her face held a smile that had only just emerged from sorrow. Having Xu Qi by her side... really was wonderful.

It was just a little unfortunate.

"If only we could stay like this forever... That would be wonderful. Unfortunately, you'll have to leave your big sister eventually. But I... truly don't want you to leave, not even for a moment."

Xu Qi fell silent.

He knew what his sister meant. After all, he and Eden had drawn up that list together.

Eden had said that everyone loved him dearly. If they wanted someone to stay willingly, someone had to step forward.

As his big sister, Eden naturally took the lead...

Holding Eden in his arms, Xu Qi joked, "If only Big Sis got pregnant too. Then at least we'd have something to remember you by."

But after he finished speaking, there was no response for a long while. Xu Qi looked down at her in confusion, only to see Eden pursing her lips as if she were considering something.

Wait... she couldn't be taking him seriously, could she?

Xu Qi hurriedly explained, "Big Sis! The professor is still researching why Alysia and Mei were able to get pregnant. None of this has been figured out yet!"

Eden raised her head. Rarely did her gaze at her younger brother reveal so much displeasure.

"I know, but in the end... there's still some chance, isn't there..."

Xu Qi hesitated. He didn't want his sister to fill with hope only to be overwhelmed by disappointment.

Suddenly, Eden broke free of Xu Qi's embrace and walked onto the balcony, turning her back to him.

"Big Sis?"

Eden ignored him. She