Liu Wuxie had expected Xu Lingxue to explode in rage, but her calm attitude caught him off guard.0

At first, he had worried that bringing several women together would spark conflict, but reality proved him wrong.0

After leaving Xu Lingxue's room, Liu Wuxie understood her stance: she would only be with him if he married the other woman as well.0

As he passed by Murong Yi's courtyard, he noticed the lights were still on.0

He gently knocked on the door, and moments later, Murong Yi opened it. She gave him a complicated look, one that nearly shattered Liu Wuxie’s heart.0

When he stepped inside, she quietly lay in his embrace. Neither of them spoke. They remained like that, savoring the rare moment of warmth and closeness.0

"It’s been hard on you," Liu Wuxie whispered, caressing her cheek.0

"Not at all!" Murong Yi smiled softly. She didn’t want to put any pressure on him.0

"I’ll marry you openly when this is all over," Liu Wuxie promised, kissing her forehead. Her scent clung to him, sharp and unforgettable.0

Two tears slid down Murong Yi’s cheeks as she buried her face in Liu Wuxie’s chest, sobbing. She had longed to hear those words for far too long.0

After all, what...0