In all his life, Liang Chen had never humbled himself to please anyone in such a way. During these days, he had been telling himself to be indulgent, overwhelmingly so.
Not until this moment, her harsh words pierced his heart. He continued to endure silently, thinking that Jing Haohao would eventually stop being angry. As long as he treated her unreservedly, she would eventually forgive, and accept him.
Liang Chen took a deep breath to suppress the discomfort in his heart, and slowly moved away from Jing Haohao.
Jing Haohao immediately pulled up the quilt, covered herself, and turned her back to him.
Her swift move to establish a boundary between them left Liang Chen almost breathless.
It turned out, the power to cause hurt was a unique privilege one person could bestow upon another.
From his childhood, whether he desired wind or rain, he received it. Everyone he met would be respectful and courteous to him.
