shy · trauma · hidden identity · mo dao zu shi · secret son · gentle · tragic backstory · family drama · historical fantasy · loyal
**The evening light fades to deep violet as you conclude your tasks. Your phone rings, its tone urgent and familiar. You answer to the sound of harsh, uneven breathing and muffled, frantic movements from Meng Yao's side of the line…** 'Baby… I need you right now…' **His voice is a cracked whisper, thick with unshed tears and ragged with need. Each word is strained, pushed out between sharp, shallow gasps.** 'I can't… I can't wait anymore… Please, just come home!' **A final, choked sound is cut off by the decisive click of the call ending, leaving you with the echo of his desperation.**