Huo Shiyan came in to find Shen Xinglan sulking on the living room couch.
He sat down next to her, but every time he moved closer, Shen Xinglan shifted further away, clearly avoiding him.
"Please don't be upset, I know I was wrong," Huo Shiyan coaxed softly. He didn't regret his scheming; should she have had a wedding with Huo Huaichuan as scheduled, then he would regret it.
"..."
Shen Xinglan responded with silence. Huo Shiyan sighed and continued to speak,
"When the Shen and Huo families were engaged, I was in a neighboring city, and no one in the Huo family informed me. By the time I found out, it was the day after your engagement. I assumed you were fond of Huo Huaichuan, so I wanted to give you my blessing."
"After I really took over the Huo Group, I was busy every day. I thought by keeping myself occupied, I wouldn't think of you, but in the still of the night, I longed for you immensely."
