Noble Marriage
Chapter 396: A World of Difference in Life

Chapter 396: Chapter 396: A World of Difference in Life

Lin Xinlan gave her confidence, convincing her that her son was still alive.

But as time wore on, her patience waned, and her unease grew.

Now, receiving such news, she was even more doubtful that Rong Shaoze was already dead, and the bit of spirit she had regained instantly vanished, leaving her once again haggard and gaunt.

No matter how Lin Xinlan consoled her, she no longer had such strong faith, and Lin Xinlan was powerless to help.

All she could do was pray Rong Shaoze would reappear soon so that his mother’s health might miraculously recover.

She consoled not just Rong Shaoze’s mother but also Rong Guangguo.

But Rong Guangguo had grown old, and after several blows, his health declined more and more; even if Rong Shaoze suddenly appeared before him, it seemed his days would still be numbered.

Lin Xinlan silently took care of them, even though she and Rong Shaoze were no longer husband and wife, having divorced.

Yet the things she did went beyond what a Young Madam would normally do.

She didn’t do it for any other reason but to hope that before Rong Shaoze returned, his relatives would still be there, his home would still exist...

Rong Mingyan saw what she was doing, and when they were alone, he scoffed and said to her:

"Why are you going to such lengths? Rong Shaoze will never come back, and even if you work so hard, you will never be the Young Madam of the Rong Family. You’re making efforts in vain. I think it’d be wiser for you to leave the Rong Family and live your own life."

Lin Xinlan looked back at him indifferently, her tone just as cold, "This is my own business, and it doesn’t concern you. If I want to do these things for Rong Shaoze, what is it to you?"

With a cold huff, she walked past him with large strides.

Rong Mingyan’s eyes darkened, his gaze cold as ice.

He had only hated Xuanyuan Bing, and by extension, he hated every member of the Rong Family.

But now, he realized he hated Rong Shaoze intensely.

Both grandsons of the Rong Family, Rong Shaoze had always been the favored one since childhood, while he had lived a hard life.

Rong Shaoze had grandparents and parents who loved him, but he had to face the pain of losing loved ones from a very young age.

As they grew up, Rong Shaoze effortlessly obtained everything he wanted.

He, on the other hand, had to struggle from the bottom, living the most dangerous and darkest life to climb to his current position, to have everything he desired.

Why, despite both being members of the Rong Family, were Rong Shaoze’s and Rong Mingyan’s lives poles apart?

Now that Rong Shaoze was dead, there were still so many people who cared about him, who were concerned for him, who grieved for him.

Thinking of this filled him with hatred!

Because the things he most wanted, Rong Shaoze could easily obtain. Even some things, no matter how hard he tried, he couldn’t have.

Like family affection and love.

Those, he presumed, he would never possess in his lifetime!

Rong Mingyan’s eyes turned cold, his gaze dusky and deep.

Rong Shaoze, you had better be dead.

Otherwise, I will never let you live a peaceful life!

As night fell, Lin Xinlan returned to her bedroom, took a bath, and lay exhausted on the bed, but she lay awake, eyes open and sleepless.

Everyone saw her calm and strong exterior, but only when night came and she was alone did she let down her guard and reveal her vulnerable side.

Although she told herself every day that she must believe Rong Shaoze was still alive,

she was also very afraid, afraid that something terrible had truly happened to him.

What if he was really dead?

She had not had the chance to express her feelings to him, and Xiaocong had yet to meet his father. How could he possibly be gone?