Mo Xiaoqing tilted her head back, her large, clear eyes now filled with confusion as she looked in Mo Yanyu's direction.
The Crown Prince, usually a composed and aloof nobleman, now had his face as if covered by a thin veil, making it impossible to discern the emotions hidden in his eyes…
"Momo, one day you'll understand that not being together doesn't mean we don't love each other..."
Mo Xiaoqing blinked cutely, a mischievous glint flashing in her eyes. "I just don't understand, since you do have feelings for Yao Yao, how can you bear to see her struggling like this, torturing herself over and over again?"
“Little sister, Yao Yao’s feelings are too pure. So pure that his world can only accommodate one person, and he cannot tolerate any grain of sand in his feelings.”
Such pure and innocent love is most touching, but it is also what makes him hesitate, because her feelings are too pure and passionate, burning like a fire that completely surrounds him. Even the hardest iceberg would be melted by her…
"But my feelings aren't pure. My heart is already divided in two. I have my responsibilities. As a special forces soldier, I must be prepared to sacrifice myself for my country at any time. As a special forces soldier, my family will always live in danger. If I don't have complete confidence that I can protect her under my wings, I would rather..."
I drove her away with my own hands!
Although Mo Yanyu didn't say what he was going to say, the others inexplicably filled in the blanks with the five words he hadn't finished.
Mo Xiaoqing fell silent upon hearing this, before slowly saying, "Brother, I've asked you countless times, if you really force Yao Yao away, are you sure you won't regret it?"
Mo Yanyu lowered her eyes, her gaze shifting constantly.
Do you regret it...?
No, it was all his choice, it was his own doing, he shouldn't... regret it!
There's no going back!
However, the heart that had become numb and insensitive to pain after Ji Yao left, and... a faint voice rising from the depths of his heart, told him that the truth was not like that!
Even if he knew, he didn't dare to delve into it, because he was the one who caused this situation. If... he regretted it, he didn't dare to think about whether Yao Yao, whom he had already hurt so badly, would still give him a chance to turn back.
Therefore, even if he is wrong, he can only continue to make the same mistake!
“Now…” Mo Xiaoqing’s eyes were full of complex emotions, including pity, sympathy, and…heartache.
She knew that even if she stopped provoking her brother, his pain would only intensify over time, and wouldn't disappear completely...
Nothing in this world is more painful than having something and then pushing it away by yourself, especially…
That person is still Yao Yao, whom my brother has loved for so long!
"Brother, do you know? For us, being able to be with the person we love is the greatest happiness. What you call protection is just something you imposed on us, not what we truly need!"
"Brother, haven't you ever thought about what you'll do if Yao Yao really stops loving you one day? Or what if Yao Yao marries or falls in love with another man, then... what will you do?"
Before Mo Xiaoqing could finish speaking, Mo Yanyu, who was usually gentle and refined, suddenly exuded a chilling aura like that of the King of Hell, a scene of carnage!
"She dares?"
How could she? Letting her go was merely keeping her within his sight and preventing her from being in any danger!
But... to date and marry another man?
She wouldn't even dare to think about it! Just the thought of another man holding that soft, boneless little hand, or even embracing her slender waist, was enough to drive him into a bloodthirsty frenzy, making him want to destroy every man in the world!
Mo Xiaoqing's expression grew increasingly complicated, because she knew that her brother had ultimately regretted it, and this regret would torment him repeatedly in the days to come, like maggots gnawing at his heart, every moment, every second...
Because of what happened between the two of them, Li Qian and Jiang Wenjing had guessed what was going on. Although they didn't leave the private room, they both knew that Yao Yao's early departure must be related to Xiao Si's brother.
Although Yao Yao cried and suffered every time because of Xiao Si's brother, they all knew in their hearts that the things between parents and lovers were the hardest to judge as right or wrong.
Therefore, they could only pretend to be ignorant even though they knew the truth.
"I have something to do, so I'll go next door first. You guys play by yourselves for a while."
Mo Xiaoqing's eyes darted around, and she probably guessed why her third brother was looking for her. Naturally, she smiled and nodded obediently.
After Mo Yanyu left, Jiang Wenjing's curiosity was immediately and irresistibly ignited.
He kept pestering Mo Xiaoqing, insisting on knowing about the relationship between her brother and Ji Yao.
"It's not that I don't want to tell you, but it's usually better for Yao Yao to tell you something like this."
"Do I think it's a good idea for me to ask her now? Anyone with eyes can see that this is something that's hurting her right now!"
"Since you know that Yao Yao and my brother aren't on good terms right now, why do you want to know about what's going on between them?"
"Well, I was just curious, wasn't I? Besides, you know me, I've always been very curious."
Mo Xiaoqing patted her shoulder with feigned seriousness, "Young lady, there are some things you can know, but it's better not to know about these kinds of upsetting things."
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