Chapter 138 My Secret

• For some unknown reason, all of my confusion and torment dissipated the moment I had laid my eyes upon Qin Xingye. Quickening my pace, I ran towards him and buried myself in his embrace.
• Seemingly shocked from my rare show of vulnerability, he stilled for a moment before returning the hug, his strong arms wrapping tightly around me. He said under his breath, “What's wrong? Did the situation with the Guan family scare you? It's my fault for not dealing with it well. You...”
• “This has nothing to do with the Guan family,” I cut off Qin Xingye's apology. Still in his arms, I lifted my head to look at him and carefully enunciated my next words. “Qin Xingye, I've missed you.”