Cheng Yi refused to stop there. She closed the distance, tears in her eyes, "Second Brother, are you really going to have nothing to do with me now that I'm a part of the Cheng family?"
He Ning pursed his lips, not being too quick to respond. "He Jing has cut ties with the Cheng family," he said seriously. "She has no wealth, and the parents who used to love her have turned their backs on her. She needs someone to be there for her. I have to consider what is right between you and He Jing."
This was the right thing to do; it was only fair considering He Jing's unwavering decision to remain with the He family.
Cheng Yi was hurt. She chewed on her lip, tears spilling forth. "Even if you want to prioritize Sister He Jing's feelings over mine, you don't need to draw such a clear line between us - I just want to repay Second Brother for taking care of me all these years."
