"If you knew your family background, would you leave me for any reason? His voice croaked, asking her solemnly. He wanted nothing but a genuine answer. On their way back home, he spotted an unusual flaming fire birthmark on her chest, which he had not seen even when he took care of her for two years. "There are more to come, Mingxia. Are you willing to face it with me, or would you prefer to run and hide?"
Mingxia was stunned by his question and wondered what had prompted Lixin to be so deep tonight. Under no circumstances had Lixin talked to her in a serious tone the way he just did. It was as if he had a hunch about what she was also thinking of. Mingxia swallowed hard. Could it be that he also found out about the resentment between her maternal family and his own?
"Lixin, no matter what, I am going to stick with you. I am not leaving you any time soon."
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~Next Day~
