She wanted to say something but hesitated. Her clear eyes were filled with struggle and complexity as she looked at him.
Jiang Yanshen was so smart that he saw through her thoughts at a glance. He turned around and sat on her bed.
"You said you wouldn't like anyone else or remarry. You're not lying to me, are you?"
Lin Qingqian nodded.
The man's thin lips curled up slightly, and his voice was low and deep. "If you don't want to return to my side, I won't force you. If you don't like me getting close to you, I can stand far away. I can guarantee that what happened tonight won't happen again, but—"
His voice stopped. When he looked at her, his eyes were shining as he said firmly, "But don't be afraid of me. Don't be too far away from me. Stay where I can see you, okay?"
He enunciated the last two words very softly, almost removing all his pride, self-esteem, and even lowering his head to beg her.
