She couldn't pretend that nothing had happened. A secret weighed heavy on her heart, threatening to crush her. But this secret, she couldn't tell anyone, as sharing it would ruin too many people.
Xiao Bai, Dad, Aunt Ling—it would destroy everything, all the beautiful things she had.
"It's Aunt Ling's decision, and Xiao Bai has always supported it. Joining the Lu Family Genealogy is a good thing without any burden. Xiao Bai can enjoy the family's resources, his future is secure, there's nothing bad about it," Lu Xiaojiu said.
"But you like him," Tian Yi said.
"He's my brother."
"Even if he joins the Lu Family Genealogy, he's your brother in name only, with no blood relation. Who would care about that? You can still be together, Xiaojiu. Has something happened?" Tian Yi asked with concern.
"Nothing happened, he's just my brother, we have no chance."
"He likes you!" Tian Yi said.
Lu Xiaojiu's steps faltered, her heart twisted in pain. He likes you!
