Su Ming listened to his cousin-in-law's words, feeling as if something was stuck in his throat.

He opened his mouth, wanting to say something, but his throat felt blocked. It was a strange feeling. It wasn't anger or disdain, but an indescribable sense of loss and discomfort.

It was as if something he had always thought was precious suddenly seemed not as valuable as he had imagined.

Or as if the person he cherished didn't actually need his cherishing.