“Tianxin, am I not good enough for you? What is it that you don’t like about me?”

Shangguan Ling felt really hurt by Ye Tianxin’s rejection.

He believed he was good-looking enough and was totally worthy of her.

He did not understand why Ye Tianxin turn him down without hesitation.

Confronted by Shangguan Ling’s relentless pursuit, Ye Tianxin did not give in.

Her response was honest and blunt. “Shangguan Ling, it’s not a matter of whether you are good enough or not. I am just not attracted to you. I cannot take advantage of your feelings toward me if I don’t like you at all. This is not what I, Ye Tianxin will do to anyone.”

Li Qingcang could hear Ye Tianxin’s faint voice from where he was.

His ears turned slightly red.

It was a pinkish hue like the peach blossoms in the garden.

Her voice was clear and soothing like spring water. It sounded almost hypnotic.

He loved her.

His love for her was so beautiful that it was worth treasuring it his entire life.

“Okay, I can accept your rejection. But Tianxin, please know that I can still like you. I promise that I will not harass you but I cannot stop myself from liking you. If you decide to start afresh one day, I hope you will consider me.”

“Shangguan Ling, such a day will not come. I, Ye Tianxin will love only him in my lifetime.”

Love him and him only.

Other than Li Qingcang, she did not have any other man in mind.

Ye Tianxin drew a deep breath as she watched Shangguan Ling walk away dejectedly.

She muttered to herself in her heart, Shangguan Ling, please don’t blame me for treating you so callously.

I do not wish to hide my feelings. I also do not want you to put your feelings on the wrong woman.

Life is too short. You will one day meet that person one day. Your heart will be stirred for her. You will want to spend the rest of your life with her. That woman will be your soulmate.

She will appear at the right time, not earlier or later.

She will become part of you.

Ye Tianxin stood outside the door until she could not see Shangguan Ling disappear from her view. She then pushed open the door of the study.

The door opened with a creak.

The large study room was empty.

The peach blossoms in the vase were in full bloom.

The room smelled of a mixed aroma of the ink from the book and peach blossoms. It made Ye Tianxin’s heart tremble a little.

Was it her illusion?

She did not see anyone in the study.

He was not back.

All of a sudden, Ye Tianxin felt a sense of loss and disappointment.

There was a slight pain in her heart.

Qingcang, when will you be back by my side?

I miss you very much.

I miss you very very much.

Ye Tianxin stood by the entrance of the study and looked around before walking out.

It was all an illusion.

He would have told her if he was back.

If he did not say anything to her, it meant that he had not returned.

“Tianxin, where are you going?”

“I’m a little sleepy and I want to take a rest.”

The breeze brushed across her face. Ye Tianxin felt her eyes smarting and tears flowed from them uncontrollably.

Sadness overwhelmed her as she broke down. Cries of anguish burst from within with deep whooping sobs racking her body

Biting her lips, she tried hard to control her tears.

As soon as she reached her bedroom, a familiar warm hand reached out from inside and pulled her into the bedroom.

Ye Tianxin felt her body being pushed against the back of the bedroom door.