Jingrong's eyes softened as he stepped into the room. Seeing him, He Lingling's teary eyes followed before she abruptly turned and pulled him into a hug, "Brother!"
Ever since their father fell ill, she'd been living out an exhausting existence. To earn money, she dropped out of school early on and worked nonstop. There were even days when she had to pull multiple shifts in a row.
Her life was stifling, but she kept trudging on. Regardless of how bitter or tiring things got, she found contentment in her struggles.
But she realized, this was not her life. This was not how it was supposed to be. All because of Su Xin's elaborate deception.
A surge of hot rage engulfed He Ling's chest, threatening to consume her. The deceptive Su Xin and her malicious tricks, she swore to herself, she would not let her get away with this.
Jingrong also held her, his voice full of protectiveness, "Starting from now, you are free. You can live the life you want."
