Zhu Zhuqing's mind was in a turmoil. She thought of the countless times she had been disappointed by Dai Mubai, those heart-breaking moments flashing through her mind like a movie. Deep inside, she fell into a painful struggle: "Should I give him another chance? Is he really trustworthy?"
At the same time, she recalled the hardships along her journey of escape, those days of sleeping in the open and living in fear, every moment of which felt unbearable. "I have suffered so much for him, can I just give up like this?"
Furthermore, she felt deep reluctance and rebellion against the fate of being controlled by her family. "Must I really bow to fate and let my family push me around?"
Chapter 39