Chapter 1649

Xiao Qingqing brought Samuel to Lanling Mountain on the outskirts of the Mallstrick city. After getting out of the car, Xiao Qingqing pointed toward a sunny spot halfway up the mountain, her gaze softening as she said, "My father is buried here. His beloved daughter just got married, and no matter the circumstances, I thought... I should tell him. Third Uncle, wait here for me. I won’t be long." Just as she turned to head up the mountain, Samuel caught her wrist. "I'll go with you." "There’s really no need—" "The man we’re about to meet is my father-in-law. Why wouldn’t I go? I’m your husband—unless you still can’t accept that?" *Husband...* The word felt unbearably awkward. She scratched her brow, clearing her throat with slight discomfort. "Well... then let’s go together." Samuel accompanied Xiao Qingqing up the mountainside. From a distance, he could already see the gravestone, adorned with a photo of Sang Zuqing smiling warmly. The area around the grave was immaculately kept—not a