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She agreed not to divorce Guan Haoyang, but if Guan Haoyang took the initiative to divorce her, she wouldn't cling to the position of Mrs. Guan.
She still didn't have control over the marriage in the end; she was the passive one. If she couldn't give herself an answer, how could she give one to Huo Jingtang?
She couldn't give him what he wanted, nor did she want to drag him down. Better a short pain than a long one. Cutting off each other's thoughts was also for the best, so they wouldn't sink deeper and potentially suffer immeasurable harm later on.
But in the end, she still hurt that proud man. She would never receive his forgiveness again, let alone his tenderness.
Qin Yucen lifted her head from within her encircled arms, her pristine and delicate face streaked with tears. Despite her sorrow, she bit back the pain and persisted, maintaining her smile.
