"Isn't this exactly what you wanted?"
Liu Wei's words were like a sharp spike piercing Yu Qingyu's heart. Yu Qingyu bit hard on his lip, trying to stop himself from tearing up, but it was in vain.
The accusation just hurt too much. Yes, true, he betrayed Liu Wei once before… But that was his mission, and they didn't know each other at that point. But now, they've spent so much time together since then… Did Liu Wei really still see him as such a detestable person?
The guard, meanwhile, took a sharp gasp. "How dare you address His Highness-" he bellowed at Liu Wei, but Yu Qingyu raised his hand, interrupting him.
"Leave us alone," he ordered, his voice slightly muted by the lump blocking his throat.
