The sudden force made Luo Yaling step back, her hands stiff in mid-air as she looked at him in shock.
Chapter Forty-Four: Heartbreak
“What’s wrong?” Luo Yaling touched Bin Zhengheng’s head affectionately.
“Xiao Luo, I was so worried when you didn’t come back. If anything happened to you, I wouldn’t want to live either.” Bin Zhengheng trembled in her arms.
“Huh? What’s wrong with little Heng? Is he okay?”
“Doesn’t Xiao Luo like me?” Bin Zhengheng asked fearfully.
“Of course Xiao Luo likes Heng. How could she not like such a cute Heng?” Luo Yaling responded.
“Really?” His eyes were teary.
“Really. Truer than pearls,” she smiled.
“Xiao Luo, let’s date! I like you too,” Bin Zhengheng said seriously.
Ah!!! She should have noticed this earlier to prevent it from developing like this. She needs to make things clear before he falls too deep.
Luo Yaling pulled Bin Zhengheng out of her embrace and looked at him seriously.
“Heng, listen to me. I like you like a younger brother, not in a romantic way. Do you understand? I’ve always seen you as a brother.” Before she could finish, Bin Zhengheng interrupted.
“Is it because of the age difference? So Xiao Luo always sees me as a brother?”
“No, even without the age issue, I would not fall in love with you.” Luo Yaling spoke coldly.
“Forever?” Bin Zhengheng’s body trembled.
“Forever. I will always only see you as a brother.” Luo Yaling turned her face away, afraid that looking at him would weaken her resolve.
Bin Zhengheng muttered to himself, “Brother! I can only be a brother.”
Luo Yaling, concerned, asked, “Heng, are you okay?”
“I’m fine, I’ll go out for a bit.” Bin Zhengheng avoided her gaze.
He didn’t want to see her looking at him with the concerned eyes of someone looking at a younger brother.
Luo Yaling watched Bin Zhengheng walk away unsteadily but didn’t stop him, thinking he was merely throwing a tantrum. She hoped he would calm down soon.
Entering the room, she saw a table full of untouched food, making her feel uncomfortable. Had he been waiting for her to return all night? She didn’t deserve such devotion. Regretting her earlier words, she thought about how he had walked away, feeling powerless, and immediately rushed out.
