They burned passionately again, with Jing Xin experiencing unprecedented sensations. A pleasure that made her bite his shoulder helplessly. Emotion and desire were captivating.
As night fell, he held her close. Jing Xin softly asked: “Xiangyang, do you love me?” Her heart raced.
The night enveloped them. He remained silent for a long time, and just as she thought he had fallen asleep, a voice as bland as cool water replied: “A little.”
Jing Xin sighed softly, turning to lie away from him, her breathing becoming shallow.
“A little” – she felt fortunate for this small amount. At least she hadn’t lost her bet. He still loved her, even if just a little. Yet she felt melancholic about this tiny gesture, realizing how stingy and harsh he was, giving love so sparingly.
To say she wasn’t disappointed would be false. What woman doesn’t hope to receive a man’s complete love, as they give their whole heart?
Jiang Xiangyang believed excessive love could lead a man to lose purpose, making him solely protective of love. This was how the 22-year-old him viewed relationships.
Youth is wild, not easily expressing love, yet life’s unpredictability is often overlooked. When the time comes to speak, one might only find an empty sky.
A man without ideals, who lives at the mercy of his wife, made Jing Xin feel both pitiful and sad. Perhaps her brother considers love to be unconditional compromise, indulgence, and a loss of self. Jing Xin sighed, preferring not to have such love.
However, little did she know that a few years later, she would love a man with the same state of mind, occupying her heart, shadow, and dreams. Love is something one owes to another in a previous life. If you find countless reasons not to love someone, it must mean you haven’t loved deeply enough.
“Brother, I’m getting married. You are my only family, so I feel it necessary to tell you,” Jing Xin said flatly, her gaze directed outside.
“You’re getting married? Jing Xin, are you crazy? You’re only nineteen. How can you get married so young? Who are you marrying? Does his family have money?” Her sister-in-law’s questions came rapidly.
Her brother added, “Yes, Jing Xin, how can you get married while still studying? You should wait until graduation.”
