Chapter 954: From A Distance

Chapter 954: From A Distance

'What was it like growing up with Opa?'

This question had never come to Raelle so she really didn't know how to answer it either. What was she supposed to say?

"What do you really want to know?" asked Raelle.

"Anything," replied Xiang Wai as she took a tissue and covered her mouth to sneeze and wipe her nose.

"I'm not sure what to tell you or what you want to hear from me," started Raelle. "I think I grew up into a decent person because of Opa. I didn't like to talk but he'd still sit with me every day for hours and chat about anything. He'd share the stories passed down from generation to generation in our family. Tell me how brave and patriotic our ancestors had been. Every night, he'd come to check up on me to see if I was sleeping well. He even went to see top psychologists learn how to evoke some emotions into me. Even though it didn't work, I appreciated the effort."

Xiang Wai silently listened but didn't say anything. She actually didn't know what to say.

"It must have been nice to have someone waiting for you at home every day," commented Xiang Wai.

"Yes," replied Raelle. "If there was no one waiting, I wouldn't be trying my best to go back home every day." She took a moment to observe Xiang Wai's expressions before telling her, "You know Opa always came back to the country on the death anniversary of our grandmother." Xiang Wai looked up at her, not knowing why she brought this topic up suddenly. "I never joined him. He came with Yanyan every time. And they'd stay for a week here. When I was young and only focused on absorbing knowledge into my brain, I didn't notice it. But after I grew up, I learned that he stayed for a week because he took that time to go and visit you and Xiang Weimin."

Xiang Wai's eyes widened a little in surprise.

"Since you both didn't want to see him, he chose to see you from afar," said Raelle. "He had pictures of you in your school uniforms. Even the ones where you're playing basketball with the boys of your class. He didn't ask anyone to follow you, he did it himself and took those photos himself as well. So, he might have not been present in your life, but he actually was always there. He watched you grow up from a distance."

Xiang Wai chewed the inside of her cheek and sniffled. Her eyes were a bit sour now.

"I think I should make it clear," went on Raelle. "I don't need siblings. I never did. The only reason you're here is that my Opa needed his grandchildren. And his wishes are more important to me than anything else in this world. Opa is getting old and isn't in good health anymore. Your presence makes him happy and that's the reason you are here. I'd appreciate it if you can keep him happy. We don't know how long he has."

Xiang Wai's heart jumped and she asked, "What's wrong with the grandfather? Is he sick?"

"As I said, he is old now," said Raelle. "Sickness follows old age. It can't be helped."

"Oh, what are the sisters talking about?"

Raelle turned to look at Mu Chenyan and replied, "Nothing special."

Mu Chenyan gave Raelle a look before she placed a table on the bed and placed the tray of hot porridge on the table before Xiang Wai. Placing her hand on Xiang Wai's forehead, she checked her temperature before asking, "Wai, how are you? Are you feeling any better?"

"Sticky!" replied Xiang Wai.

Mu Chenyan chuckled, "It's because you sweated so much. That's good. Bear with it for now. You can take a shower when you get better."

"Oh."

"Come eat something before taking another dose of the medicine," said Mu Chenyan in a coaxing voice. She really appeared like she was talking to a little kid and it made Raelle look at her. You see, these tactics were useless on Raelle but they were very effective on Xiang Wai so craved this pampering.

Seeing how Xiang Wai didn't move her hands, Mu Chenyan looked at her.

"Eat."

Xiang Wai opened her mouth without saying a word.

Mu Chenyan chuckled, "You want me to feed you?"

Xiang Wai nodded her head and opened her mouth again waiting to be spoon-fed at this age.

Raelle folded her arms in front of her chest and looked at this scene in silence. Meanwhile, Mu Chenyan happily picked up the spoon, she blew on the porridge before bringing it to Xiang Wai's mouth.

"Major, I think the fever has gotten to your head," said Raelle.

"Elle, don't say that."

Raelle looked at the back of Mu Chenyan's head and said, "To be honest, I think Major has some talent to be able to catch a cold in the middle of the summer. Very talented."

"Raelle, you should be nice to sick people!" said Xiang Wai.

"If you have the energy to speak, I think you'll survive," said Raelle.

*Knock-Knock!*

Raelle turned towards the door and looked at the maid who opened the door, "Missy, Old Master is calling you downstairs."

"I'm coming," said Raelle.

"Elle, I heard Elder Xiang has a guest. Who is it?" asked Mu Chenyan while feeding Xiang Wai.

Raelle didn't answer immediately. Instead, she told her, "Why don't you go and check it out yourself? I think it'll be a good surprise for you."

Saying that Raelle left.

"Huh? Why didn't she tell me who is it?"

"Aunt..."

"Hm?"

"I just realized that Raelle really loves grandfather."

Mu Chenyan laughed at that, "Everybody knows that. She isn't good at expressing feelings in words but even a blind can see that she loves Elder Xiang. She might be a leader for the world but in front of Elder Xiang, she is just a granddaughter. Although not so lovely or cute, she is still trying her best."