Long Yuzhen, resting on the bed, was awakened by a soft touch on his cheek. Thinking it was Chen Zoe, he opened his eyes, only to be startled by the sight of Chen Ling standing before him.
"Why are you here?" he asked coldly, brushing her hand off his face.
Chen Ling, unfazed by his reaction, smiled slightly. "Why else would I be here, if not to see you? After everything you've been through, you still manage to act so indifferent. Impressive... It's one of the reasons I fell for you." Ignoring Yuzhen's cold tone, she walked over to the table and set down a food box, meticulously arranging the contents on plates.
"I've already given you my answer," Yuzhen said, his voice firm. "And it's not going to change—ever."
Chen Ling raised an eyebrow, undeterred. "How can you be so sure? Time changes everything. I have money, power, beauty—everything anyone could want. So tell me, Yuzhen, what am I lacking? Why can't you love me?"
