Yuyan had been so isolated since birth. So alone, and sometimes even surrounded by doctors and nurses. Her mother was long dead. Lu Yuze, despite his devotion, couldn't fill every role a child needed.
Having a mother figure, even one as strange and cold as Shuyin, clearly meant something profound to his daughter.
"Hehe... We'll see," Lu Yuze said, reaching over to tuck a strand of silver hair behind Yuyan's ear. His tone was lighter than his thoughts, deliberately nonchalant.
But internally, his mind was working through the implications with calculating precision.
How could he let Shuyin slip away like that? They were officially a married couple, regardless of the contract. Legal documents had been signed, witnesses were present, and everything was binding and official.
More importantly, she'd saved his daughter's life. Had eliminated threats to their family. Had shown more loyalty in three days than some people showed in a lifetime.
