Chapter 4

Late one evening, as she passed by the school courtyard, Su Lin overheard a hushed conversation. She paused, hiding behind a wall when she recognized Jiang Chen’s voice. “You’re pushing her away. Why?” Li Ming’s voice was sharp, full of frustration. “It’s better this way,” Jiang Chen said, his voice quieter, almost… pained. Su Lin’s heart pounded. Better? Better for who? And why?