Yibo's words fell into the room like a heavy stone.
Yibo: "Lian… she is my past. And my biggest mistake."
Xiao Zhan's heart almost stopped. His eyes searched Yibo's face..
Xiao Zhan (trembling voice): "Mistake…? Who was she, Yibo? And why is her name known only to you?"
Yibo closed his eyes, his breathing heavy.
Yibo: "Lian… was my first love." 💔
The room drowned in silence. Only those three words echoed in Xiao Zhan's ears.
His chest tightened, his eyes brimmed with tears.
Xiao Zhan (softly): "So… this spirit… your past… your love?"
The shadow grew clearer. Lian's face was now visible—beautiful, yet filled with sorrow.
Lian (softly): "Yes, Xiao Zhan… I am her. Yibo's first desire. But that desire… was left incomplete."
A mysterious glint flashed in Han's eyes.
Han: "So this is the truth. Yibo, why didn't you ever tell Zhan? Were you afraid he'd leave you?"
Yibo's face tightened.
Yibo: "Yes! I was afraid. Zhan is everything to me. I couldn't risk losing him."
Xiao Zhan's heart shattered further.
Xiao Zhan: "But… you lied to me. If Lian was your love… then who am I?"
His voice broke with tears. 💔😔
The shadow of Lian moved closer and leaned toward Xiao Zhan.
Lian (whispering): "The answer to your question lies here… why I desire you. Because what I couldn't have with Yibo… I want to fulfill now through you."
Xiao Zhan shivered.
Xiao Zhan (in fear): "No… why me…?"
Lian's eyes gleamed coldly.
Lian: "Because you have taken my place in his heart. And if I claim you… Yibo will never forget me again." 👻
Yibo instantly stepped forward and wrapped Xiao Zhan protectively in his arms.
Yibo (shouting): "Enough! Even if you are a spirit, I will never give Zhan to you! He is mine… only mine." 🔥
Han stood quietly in the background, watching everything. His gaze lingered on Xiao Zhan, but a faint smile touched his lips—like he already knew that this story was about to take an even darker turn.