He baited her, yearning for a reaction that would reveal her true emotions and intentions. This way, he could guess her true thoughts and devise his next strategy!
A man skilled at manipulation, facing a woman of simple thoughts and feelings, feared being shut out of her world. He was afraid she would no longer depend on him as before; too afraid to force his wishes on her again. He was hesitant, cautious, and helpless. He had been reduced to a state of cluelessness - What else could he expect!
Gu Shaocheng lightly closed his eyes, slowly asking a question that seemed to exhaust all his energy. It appeared as if the short internal process had drained him completely. "Tell me, have you always despised me?"
