When speaking, Chu Xinian's gaze didn't land on Ji Manman, as if he wanted to leave her with the last bit of dignity.
But everyone in the living room clearly understood that his 'not in love' was directed at Ji Manman.
Seeing the concern in Chu Xinian's eyes, Qin Yiren lifted her small, palm-sized face and smiled at him, indicating that she was safe and sound.
Chu Xinian subtly sighed in relief, tightened his grip on her hand, thankful that Ji Manman hadn't done anything out of line.
Her curled eyelashes trembled slightly, and Ji Manman stood dumbfounded, watching the warm scene before her. Her hand, hanging at her side, clenched again and again.
The corners of her pale lips pulled up into a faint bitter smile. She slowly shook her head, as if she could no longer stand by like an outsider, witnessing such an eye-piercing scene. In a hoarse voice, she murmured, "I won't give up, Xinian."
Since he once liked her, starting over should be easier than with two strangers.
