You Had Her by Your Side at All Times, While I Had an Evil That Would Never Leave Me (5,500 Words)

"What are you doing outside? Why aren't you coming in?"

When he saw Chen Ge, the fatigue on his father's face eased a little, and he managed to force a smile.

"Why did you go to your teacher's house yesterday? You shouldn't trouble her like that."

His familiar nagging voice rang out. The man didn't complain to Chen Ge about how hard he worked, or use his difficult job as a reason to demand that Chen Ge do anything.

"Come on in. It's good that you're back. I'll go make you something to eat."

"I can't come in." Chen Ge stood where he was. The previous night, he had searched part of the eastern and western districts of Liwan Town. Given another two days, he would probably be able to search the entire town.

"What's wrong?" The man hadn't expected Chen Ge to refuse to enter even after reaching the front door. He stopped, too. "This is our home. It's a place where you can find comfort when you're tired or in a bad mood. I don't know what you're afraid of."

Home was a warm place in Chen Ge's memories, but perhaps it wasn't the same for Yu Jian. Once he entered the house, night would fall. The sky only grew bright when he left.

Chen Ge didn't know why Yu Jian had formed that impression. Though he had no father, he had a mother who loved her very much.

Seeing that Chen Ge still hadn't moved, the man didn't insist. "At least come in and eat something once I've made dinner."

He sighed softly and went into the kitchen. Not long afterward, the sound of dishes falling suddenly came from inside. It seemed that Chen Ge's father had fallen.

His body moved on instinct, carrying him into the