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The workaholic husband

Author: Sevenstar
last update Last Updated: 2021-08-12 09:46:08

Chapter 23 - The workaholic husband

Finally, after a while, his condition became normal. Holding his head slowly, when he got up, everyone started looking at him.

"Xi Song, are you okay?"

"Dr. Song, are you feeling well?"

Nodding his head, he flashed a tiny smile. "Yes, I am. Don't need to worry."

"How can we not? Your body becomes so weak. Xi Song, take a rest and eat properly. I'll handle the stuff for today. Go and rest."

He knew he had absolutely no sieve in front of Ling Xiao. "Okay, then. Call me if you need any help."

Coming out of the hospital with feeble steps.

And despite exhaustion, he drove the car and reached home.

When he slowly opened the door, his gaze fell on Xing, who had already slept waiting for him on the table.

Seeing the food covered with plates, a strange colored smile appeared on Xi Song's face.

He felt comfort whenever he saw Xing's sleeping face. As if i
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