"My life is my own, and it has nothing to do with her expectations," Zhong Niangyao continued speaking. "I am an independent individual."
Baili Hengyuan had merely uttered a simple exclamation, not expecting it to elicit such a serious explanation from Zhong Niangyao. For a moment, he even wondered if what he had just said was really going overboard.
However, before he had time to think further, Zhong Niangyao had already begun to move. All the words that had reached his throat were swallowed back. He dared not make any noise, fearing it would interfere with Zhong Niangyao's actions.
Zhong Niangyao slowly closed her eyes, and when she opened them again, her golden pupils shone as if radiating light, resplendent and full of brilliance. She lowered her gaze to look at Baili Lele who was lying on the bed, then reached out her hand to touch Baili Lele's forehead.
