He blurted out those words to her, finally tearing the unspoken understanding between them. With wide eyes, the storm in her heart churned endlessly: was it true, all those feelings she had? Had she been manipulated by her elders?
Seeing the trace of pallor that crossed her face, his brows furrowed, and he felt uncomfortable too. It wasn't his intention to hurt her, but in the end, it was unavoidable. Clutching his cellphone, he hurried away from her in a panic, like a man running awkwardly.
Someone's gaze followed them, one chasing, the other remaining still, the dimly lit eyes resting on the shadow remaining in place. The swaying figure seemed as if it could be toppled by the wind at any moment, yet it steadfastly maintained its upright stance.
He knew she was a stubborn girl, one who would never fall in the face of reality.
...
Fan Shenyuan drove the car, taking Manman and the other two home.
The atmosphere inside the vehicle was oppressively silent, unimaginably so.
