Upon hearing the mention of being "closest," a flicker of unease briefly crossed Shen Jun's countenance. However, a sweet sensation welled up within his heart, and he found himself no longer harboring anger towards Wen Nian for keeping something hidden from him.
Wen Nian observed the noticeable softening of Shen Jun's expression. She also took note of his previous words. It dawned on her that couples should avoid hiding too much from each other, as doing so would blur the distinction between being mere friends and being in a romantic relationship.
Nevertheless, delving into the topic of rebirth seemed implausible and unnecessary. Wen Nian gently took hold of Shen Jun's arm and guided him towards the living room. "Let's have a seat on the sofa. I'll explain what happened before," she proposed.
