With Meng Sisi's departure, the situation took an awkward turn.
Now, only the couple remained. However, Song Xiao'ai just cried, and Gu Sishen stayed silent. After a long, drawn-out silence, Gu Sishen furrowed his brows and said impatiently, "Is this all the trust you have in me?"
Perhaps it was Meng Sisi's proactive retreat, forbearance, and trust that provided a stark contrast. In comparison, Gu Sishen felt that Song Xiao'ai always fell apart at crucial moments and couldn't even articulate herself properly.
For some reason, the words Chun Mian had whispered in his ear began looping endlessly in his mind. He couldn't help but think that Song Xiao'ai belonged in a preschool communication class; after all, she couldn't even put a coherent sentence together. If she had something to say, she should just say it. What was the point of standing here crying?
