Zhao Yuebei came over with the herbs and, seeing the reluctance in everyone's eyes, advised, "You really don't plan to reveal your true feelings to her? If you don't speak up now, you might never have a chance again?"
"What good would telling do? Her mind won't change, and our relationship can only become estranged. Protecting her as a family member might not be such a bad outcome."
Yun Qian lifted his gaze to Zhao Yuebei. Many things were well understood by everyone; hiding them was far better than piercing through that thin veil of pretense.
Shao He walked out of Anji Hall, the warm sunlight bathing her, as if the whole world was filled with warmth.
In the past, she would always maintain a distance from everything, unwilling to trust anyone. Now, she had let go of the obsessions in her heart.
Shao He took a deep breath and headed toward her home, only to hear a quarrel up ahead as soon as she turned the corner.
