Xu Yan’s methods of slandering Xu Huan were clumsy, yet time and again, they tore Xu Huan’s heart to pieces over ruses that any outsider could see through at a glance.
The mere thought of those few pages of files, all detailing the suffering Xu Huan had endured, made Pei Cheng’s heart ache uncontrollably. Seeing Xu Jiahe and Xu Jiaming defending Xu Yan now, he felt as though he were looking at that helpless Xu Huan—the one who stood accused by her own brothers, unable to defend herself against Xu Yan’s smears.
"If you don't let Yanyan go this instant, don't blame me for what I do!" Xu Jiaming gripped Pei Cheng’s hand, which was still clutching Xu Yan’s collar, his face twisted in a snarl, as if he were ready to fight to the death.
Chapter 43