Afternoon sunlight filtered through the mottled leaves, casting patches of golden light onto the path in the city park. Lin Yu stood by the park's lake, gazing at the calm water while his heart churned like rolling waves. Ever since Su Yao returned to the country, he had been wanting to find a chance to have a proper talk with her, but the heavy workload of the ongoing case investigation left him with no spare time. Today, taking advantage of a brief lull in the case, he arranged to meet Su Yao here.
Before long, Lin Yu saw a familiar figure walking slowly down the path. Su Yao was wearing a light blue dress, and a gentle breeze swayed her hair, radiating a gentle and moving aura. Lin Yu's gaze was instantly drawn to her, and a complex wave of emotions surged in his heart—longing, guilt, and a trace of nervousness.
"Su Yao," Lin Yu called out softly, his voice carrying the joy of a long-awaited reunion.
Chapter 81