Wen Nian smiled as she responded, "Hello."
Wen Nian was not accustomed to such intimate gestures from unfamiliar people, but before she could withdraw her hand, Shen Jun forcefully pulled Jin Ting's hand away and frowned, saying, "Do you have no sense of personal space? Must you stick so closely everywhere you go?"
Shen Jun didn't believe in coincidences. He was convinced that Jin Ting's appearance was somehow related to his mother. In his mind, he silently cursed himself for not being more vigilant even during phone conversations at home, resolving to be more cautious in the future.
Shen Jun's tenderness and care were reserved solely for Wen Nian. As he forcefully pulled Jin Ting's hand, she felt as if her arm might break, a mix of grievance and a hint of flirtatious petulance in her expression.
