"Will you marry me?"
After saying everything in one breath, Wu Lao slowly closed his eyes.
His heartbeat had become so fast that it almost echoed inside his ears.
At this moment, he felt as though he were waiting for the most important trial of his life.
Ye Chen wasn't surprised by his confession. She had already anticipated this scene long before he returned.
If it had happened before... She would have accepted without much hesitation and made use of Wu Lao's feelings to obtain the White Moon Sect's resources for her own benefit.
However... After everything that had happened earlier this morning... She no longer had any intention of continuing to play with his feelings.
Her gaze shifted toward the snow-covered trees in the garden.
"You know nothing about my past... Young Master Wu."
Wu Lao slowly opened his eyes. The loneliness and desolation on her face made his heart ache.
Without thinking further, he stepped closer and gently held her hands.
