At the moment Xia Qingqian interlocked fingers with him, a trembling heartstring source flowed through his chest cavity. His heart suddenly went numb.
"Young Master Yao, do you know? For some reason, even though you treat me cruelly, treating me like a tool for your desires... But even if I hate you, I can't truly hate you. You're right, if it weren't for you, Dad and I would have already reunited in the afterlife. Since I met you, even if the entire world turned dark, I know that as long as I see you, my world is safe and bright."
Beitang Yao listened to her nonsense, yet for a moment, he almost believed it. He held her hand with slightly more force, the corners of his mouth lifted ever so slightly.
