His indulgence, forbearance, concession, and protection toward her, she had seen them all. She just didn't want to face it, so she had been running away all along.
But some things can't be made nonexistent by mere evasion.
Huo Jingting lifted her up, letting her sit on his lap, "Come back to my side, hmm?"
The last word, with its light, teasing lilt, seemed to carry an invisible seduction, prodding at her heart.
Gu Nanqiao fixed her gaze upon him, and just then, her eyes met his meaningful look.
His depths reflected her visage like a black vortex, drawing people into indulgence.
She felt a bit of panic and did not dare to meet his gaze any longer, quickly looking away with a frown in her eyes that carried a hint of annoyance, "I haven't agreed to start over with you."
Still maintaining an attitude of keeping him at a great distance, Huo Jingting saw the estrangement in her expression and felt a sense of defeat, "Xiaoqiao..."
