The rain outside grew heavier, yet Xie Zhixue remained on her knees, choosing death over begging him. Was this truly the outcome she wanted?
Yuwenzhang intended to harden his heart and ignore her, but his gaze kept drifting toward the window.
The downpour intensified, blurring the world until Xie Zhixue, soaked and engulfed by the deluge, was barely visible. Her fragile figure looked precarious, as if it might collapse at any moment.
Chapter 23