Chapter 1660

"Qingqing," Samuel gently interrupted Xiao Qingqing, his voice still tender yet carrying an unmistakable finality that instantly silenced her. Not wanting to frighten her, he raised his hand with deliberate softness, brushing his fingers lightly against her cheek before offering her a reassuring smile. "You can ask me anything about myself—anything at all—and I'll answer honestly. Except... for that island. Okay?" Mu Nuan had mentioned the place was taboo among the Nelson family. Clearly, she was right. Since Third Uncle didn’t want to talk about it, Xiao Qingqing wouldn’t press him. She nodded. "Alright, Third Uncle. And if you ever feel weighed down by that person, you can always come to me. Just like you’ve shouldered the burden my mother placed on me, I can do the same for you. And I’d never betray your trust." Samuel’s expression softened at her sincerity. Emotion flickered in his eyes as he pulled her into a tight embrace. Xiao Qingqing assumed he needed comfort—a shoulder to lea