Jiang Yilai's polite words created a sense of distance between the two.
This time, Li Luyao didn't shy away from the question and said frankly, "How can these things be considered troublesome when it comes to the woman I like? You should know how I feel."
What Jiang Yilai could least reciprocate was his feelings.
Jiang Yilai was genuinely grateful to him. If it weren't for his help back then, she wouldn't have been able to protect her two children or leave smoothly.
Even the troubles she encountered over the years were all resolved by him; her feelings for this person went beyond friendship.
But love never came.
If possible, she would also like to accept this outstanding man.
But I could never open my own heart.
"Lu Yao, I'm sorry. Every time I reject you, I feel so guilty. You are so wonderful, yet I can't reciprocate your feelings."
If he hadn't brought it up, their relationship would definitely be better.
But Li Luyao's sacrifices were all for the sake of being with her.
He's not some saint who gives silently; he wants something in return.
“You can definitely give it a try. How do you know it won’t work if you haven’t even taken the first step?”
"I don't want to try that."
The two looked at each other, their eyes filled with helplessness.
If she can't accept herself even at this point, Li Luyao doesn't think she'll be able to in the future.
"So you're going to completely reject me, leaving me with absolutely no hope."
"Lu Yao, you know me. I really don't want to do anything to hurt you."
"Five years have passed, and I still can't get you to open your heart to me. Are you still waiting for him?"
"No, from the moment I left, I never thought of having any contact with him again."
"Alright, once we've dealt with this case, we'll go back together. We can't stay here."
Li Luyao had a bad feeling that he might lose her completely this time he returned to China.
"I never intended to stay, but the case has encountered some obstacles, which I will handle."
"Don't hesitate to ask if you need any help from me."
"I can handle work-related problems."
The more independent she became, the more it showed that she didn't need him. Li Luyao could only desperately try to squeeze into her world in order to have a place in it.
The process was difficult, and he didn't know how long he could hold on.
"I believe in your abilities."
The two stopped talking, and the only sound in the car was their breathing.
Li Luyao escorted her home and, not wanting to put pressure on her, smiled calmly and said, "Go back and get some rest. I'll come see you again tomorrow when I have time."
"Okay, see you tomorrow."
"Once you've finished your work, we'll take the kids out for a couple of days."
"I'll do as you say."
Li Luyao waved goodbye, clearly reluctant to leave, but he still had to go.
He didn't know if he would live to see the day when Jiang Yilai would ask him to stay, but even if he couldn't have her, he couldn't let her get back together with Fu Nanxiao.
When Jiang Yilai got home, she went to the children's room.
She gently pushed open the door, looked at her sleeping children, and stroked their faces with affection.
Jiang Wenxi is timid and can only fall asleep when someone is by her side at night.
Jiang Wenchao is also very sensible. He spends every night with his younger sister, and I am very grateful for his care when I am not at home.
Jiang Yilai has always felt that she owes her children a lot because she was busy with work while abroad and didn't have much time to spend with them.
I came back this time intending to take them sightseeing, but I haven't had the time until now.
Moreover, she planned to leave as soon as the case was resolved to avoid any unforeseen complications.
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