It had been so long since seeing her family that Shen Ruo's nose tingled, and she nearly felt like crying.
"Dad, Mom, I'm sorry for worrying you."
"It's alright, as long as you're okay. Let's all sit down and talk," Shen's father said with a relieved smile.
The family sat down, and Shen's father spoke with gravity, "Xiaoruo, Xiaoyang has told us everything. Child, it's Dad's fault for not being capable enough to protect you properly."
"Yes, Mom thought you and Gu Kai were truly in love. Xiaoruo, I'm sorry, Mom didn't realize your predicament in time."
Seeing the guilty look on her parents' faces, Shen Ruo felt even more guilt-ridden.
"Dad, Mom, please don't think like that. Actually, this matter has nothing to do with you at all; it's just something between Gu Kai and me, I don't blame anyone."
"No, blame me. If he hadn't wanted to…"