"I think this is probably punishment, for having foolishly provoked someone I shouldn't have... This is the punishment I deserve."
"Isn't it enough, Eric Windsor?"
"..."
Eric only sought her out once, almost gathering all his courage to appear before her, but... he lacked the right words and reasons.
Her words, sincere from the heart, no longer held any admiration or nostalgia when she looked at him.
Whenever he tried to glimpse more into her life, her gaze was like a cold water splash, dousing his courage.
Qin Hui, affection... yet unwilling to return.
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Yin Shixiu held Su Xiaomeng for perhaps a little too long, and though his legs felt numb, he could sense it.
Xiao Meng knew his legs couldn't bear too much weight, so upon sensing something off in his breath, she quickly raised her head and sat back on the chair.
The chair was very close to him.
Xiao Meng placed her hands on his shoulders, her forehead resting against his,
