She thought there was love between them; sometimes when she was with him, she felt very happy and believed that he shared the same feeling, just like in the songs they sang together. It really seemed like love, and his behavior towards her really seemed like a response to love.
But why had it ended up like this?
Now when she was with him, she became extremely cautious, as though a single move or word could provoke his rage.
Perhaps this wasn't love at all, but something resembling love, their relationship might simply be one of mutual use.
She met him at her most desolate time; he offered her warmth, and maybe he only married her because he needed a wife.
Qin Yin grew more and more uncertain, and now her heart was also growing tired.
She just silently watched Nan Sichen, her lips pursed, and said nothing.
