That afternoon, Mu You left Lin Family Manor with Vivian.
After the purification potion wore off, Lin Xue's grandmother's condition rapidly deteriorated again, leaving her once more unable to speak and barely able to move.
But the gloom in the old woman's heart had already lifted. She kept smiling as she looked at her children from her hospital bed, saying goodbye to them one by one.
In this condition, she probably would not last until sunset today...
Mu You had thought Vivian would want to stay with the old woman through her final moments, but she did not. Vivian simply told him to leave the manor.
After thinking it over, though, Mu You understood. Old women like them, who had lived through such long years, no longer needed those outward displays of parting in life and death. For them, the real farewell had taken place when they first passed through the door. These final moments were better left to the old woman's family.
The Lin Family did not neglect Mu You either, arranging a car specifically to take him home.
When he returned to the Pet Shop, Xiao Ya was already waiting eagerly at the entrance.
As soon as she saw Mu You get out, she hurried over and peered into the car. Not seeing the person she wanted to see, she turned to Mu You. "Boss, where's Sister Xue?"
"Still with the Lin Family."
Mu You shook his head and smiled at her. "Don't worry. Your Sister Xue will be back."
"Oh, that's good..." Xiao Ya felt much more reassured. She really wanted to ask her boss what had happened during his visit, but seeing his subdued mood, she ultimately held back.
Mu You paid little attention to that. After returning home, he shut himself in his room, took