Chapter 539 - I’ve Only Ever Wanted You (1/2)

Qiu Ling's lips twitched. So he still ranked behind Madam Zhong in his beloved's heart …

Seeing his gaze, Jing Yi couldn't help but laugh. ”You're looking so down. Don't tell me you really mind it so much?”

Qiu Ling's expression blanked. ”Did you … Did you just tease me?”

Jing Yi stopped laughing and looked away as if he suddenly felt uncomfortable. Qiu Ling's gaze flickered. Could it be … Was this Jing Yi warming up to him again? Was he already reconsidering his decision even though he didn't know the whole truth yet?

Qiu Ling reached out and gently took his hand. Jing Yi wanted to draw back but when Qiu Ling didn't let go, he paused and looked up at him.

”Qiu Ling …”

”That … That you broke up with me, that didn't really have to do with that Yu Jin, had it?”

Jing Yi stared at him in a daze. How had he suddenly …

”It is something else. Something that happened in the secret realm but it wasn't related to him.”

”I —”

”You don't have to say it.” Qiu Ling rubbed the back of his hand with his thumb and smiled. ”I told you I wouldn't pressure you. If you don't want to be with me, then I won't bother you. I will just … quietly stay at your side. I'm alright with that. In case you ever reconsider … I'll be there. And I'll still be there if you don't. Even if you don't think that way, in my opinion, us being together is fate.”

”Qiu Ling.” Jing Yi's gaze grew gentler.

Qiu Ling didn't wait for his answer though. He patted his hand and slid closer. ”Alright, let's not talk about this for now. Let's take a look at your soul first. Making sure that you're alright is the most important.”

”Mn. Thank you.”

”Don't mention it.” Qiu Ling brushed his hair back with a smile. ”Then … Could I … hold you?”

”Ah?”