Qin Zhiyou only slowly got up once his breathing had stabilized. Lu Weixi finally had space to twist her body and lay on her back, pulling up the blanket from the side.
Lu Weixi hadn't bathed before, and was a bit tired, which is why she didn't push him away. However, this was a bit uncomfortable for her, she eased herself and turned her head to look at him.
Under the faint light of the bedside lamp and moonlight, she saw that while Qin Zhiyou's face was calm, the tight corners of his lips revealed he was not feeling well at heart.
What she had said at the banquet was indeed her real thoughts. She indeed had no hope for marriage and love anymore. But, besides love, there were still other feelings she continued to anticipate, like affection and friendship.
