Chapter 672: Chapter 672: The lotus lamp can convey longing

Suddenly, Monica’s eyes turned red, and she said with some sadness, “Actually, it’s my fault. If I had been smarter at the time, Nidya wouldn’t have stolen Nina’s fiancé, causing her to leave home.”

Mentioning Nina, the Russell family’s eyes were filled with sadness. Mrs. Russell took a deep breath, “Xaviera, Nina is gone, but luckily we have you.”

The Russell family also stepped forward to console Xaviera. She grew up in the Evans family and had never experienced this kind of love before, which warmed her heart.

Whether it was the Evans family or the Campbell family, they were only her families in name but never provided her true warmth; the love from the Russell family was genuine.

After bidding farewell to the Russell family, Julian drove them back to Lowen Clubhouse. Seeing Xaviera not talking all the way, Caleb did not disturb her.

Caleb in front of her was emotionless, without any loved ones in mind. Naturally, he could not understand Xaviera’s sadness, but he knew she should be heartbroken.

…

Ten o’clock that night.

Xaviera was already in bed, ready to sleep, when suddenly there was a knock on the door, and Steve whispered, “Madam, the president said he wanted to take you out, reminding you to dress warmly as it’s cold at night.”

Xaviera uttered an “Mmm” and got out of bed. It was so late, what was Caleb taking her to do?

Neither of them spoke during the car ride, and seeing the car drive further and further away, Xaviera couldn’t help but ask, “Where are we going?”

Caleb lifted his cold eyes, like a deep well without a trace of emotion. However, when facing Xaviera, a touch of tenderness emerged, “We’re almost there.”

The car slowly stopped, and Xaviera looked up to see a quiet little courtyard. In this wild and desolate place, it was quite rare for such a clean courtyard to exist.

Caleb looked up, hiding his turbulent emotions, “In ancient times, this place was the residence of a family. Because of its exquisite courtyard and pleasant environment, it later became an open space. There are people living here to clean every day, and there is a Lotus Pond in the backyard. Every year, people come here to release lotus lamps on the pond. It is said that if you write a message for your loved ones on the lamp and release it on the pond, the lamp will float away with the current, taking your thoughts to your loved ones.”

Xaviera’s eyes widened abruptly. Wasn’t Caleb supposed to be emotionless? How could he believe in such things?

He had been abused in Maple House since he was a child, without relatives or companions, and could only clench his teeth and endure it. This kind of thing should be just a tall tale to him because he only believes in strength.

But he had brought her to the Lotus Pond and said these words, making Xaviera wonder if Caleb had regained his sanity.

Caleb led Xaviera to the backyard, where the lotus lamps were already prepared. Xaviera chose a lamp, wrote a few words on the paper, gently placed it in the water, and watched the lamp float away with the current.

“Caleb, besides conveying our thoughts, lotus lamps can also be used to make wishes. Don’t you want to release one?” Xaviera asked.

Caleb listened to her words, slightly raising his eyes. It seemed that he had no wishes. The young Caleb had hoped that someone would save him and take him out of the cage of Maple House, but as he gradually became more powerful, he became indifferent to desires.

He used to need Caleb, mainly because the Caleb of that time was too weak and needed a strong soul to break the dark shackles. Later, as Caleb became more and more powerful, he no longer needed him.

His eyes fell, “No need.”

His existence was only during Caleb’s vulnerable times, and the time was short-lived. He didn’t know when he would disappear, but before he disappeared, he would protect Xaviera.

Now Xaviera had the Russell family behind her. Even if he did disappear, and the other Caleb returned, Xaviera would not be bullied.

Once he existed for a day, he would protect her for a day.

…

The couple returned to Lowen Clubhouse, and Xaviera went upstairs to rest.

Seeing Xaviera returning to her bedroom, Steve immediately asked in horror, “President, did you and your wife have a fight? Why are you sleeping in separate rooms?”

Caleb frowned. When he first woke up, it was true that Xaviera was sleeping with him in the master bedroom, but she had moved back to her room the next day. He thought that sleeping in separate rooms was normal.

The next second, Steve looked at him contemptuously, “President, how long have you and your wife been married? She’s already starting to dislike you. Are you not good in that aspect? If there’s a problem, you need to go to the hospital!”