Feng Suyin listened. Her initial shock faded, and something else crept in. Curiosity. Cautious, but there. She leaned forward without deciding to. His voice did it—calm, sure, pulling her in. Despite the skepticism still sitting heavy in her chest, a small part of her began to consider the possibility. Could this be the fresh start she'd been longing for? The thought made her stomach tighten.
"But your family," she started. Her brow furrowed. "Wouldn't they object? Ji Hanjun would take it as an insult toward him."
Ji Yuzhe shook his head. A wry smile tugged at his lips, but there was no humor in it.
"My family's opinions have never dictated my actions. You know that. As for my foolish little brother—" His jaw tightened. "If he truly cared about you, he shouldn't have betrayed you in the first place."
