Cui Lingyao had no way of knowing just how bitter he felt. Seeing him silent for so long, she couldn't help but add, "You don't have to be so paranoid. When we get back to the capital, I'll definitely break off the engagement with him. I won't go back on my word."
It was rare for her to be this patient with him.
Especially after they had reunited.
The Xie Jinbai of today was different from the man he used to be.
Three years ago, the inequality in their emotional investment would have made him vengeful over the smallest slight, filled with endless resentment.
But now, he didn't dare ask too much of her.
This patience was enough to soothe nearly all the bitterness filling his heart.
Xie Jinbai thought himself pathetic, even as he wrapped an arm around her waist. He rested his chin on her shoulder, his other hand taking her wrist and guiding it down.
His long, slender fingers slid one by one between hers, lacing their hands together.
Their palms pressed tightly together.
