His voice, deep yet tinged with a hint of lenience and indulgence, caused Xu Qiaoqiao's eyes to redden instantly.
She bit her lip, pushing back the tears welling up in her eyes.
In the past, she knew her big brother could help her and she could afford to be weak.
But this time... if the marriage alliance was approved by her Big Brother, she feared she would disappoint him.
Her lips moved slightly before she uttered a word, "Big Brother."
"Hmm?" Xu Mushen seemed to sense something unusual in her voice, "What has happened?"
Xu Qiaoqiao stared ahead, "I'm sorry."
She knew that he had always been kind to her.
Even when he initially mistook her for a mistress and disliked her intensely, he still helped her at the orphanage.
He appeared cold and relentless, but in reality, he was extraordinarily tolerant towards her.
Yet now, the only thing she could do to help him, she couldn't do.
Because marriage is not a child's game.
She could not force herself.
