They had been living together for over two years. If she were to count the days, Ling Hong was the first Beastman she met after arriving in the Beast World, meaning she'd known him longer than she'd been with Gu Yin.
But in those two-plus years, she had never seen any sign of romantic love from Ling Hong, nor had he ever said he liked her.
Beastmen were naturally direct and passionate. If they liked someone, they would say so. Not saying it meant they didn't.
So, An Jin had never given it a second thought, always assuming their bond was a kind of familial affection, like a baby bird's imprinting.
It was like your own brother suddenly telling you, "I love you."
The feeling was so bizarre that An Jin's mind turned to mush. All she could do was stare at him, wide-eyed and stunned.
Besides, she already had Gu Yin at home. If she really accepted Ling Hong, that snake would probably go crazy, right?
