Su Yan had shared everything with them based solely on his trust in them. When he spoke those words, he had already braced himself for the possibility of being doubted. In his heart, however, he still hoped they would trust him unconditionally—that no matter what he said, they would stand by his side without hesitation. He realized he was asking too much of them, which was why he had such unrealistic expectations. It wasn't their fault; it was only human nature.
He nodded gently and said, "I'll be going now. If you need my help, feel free to contact me."
"Brother Yan..." Nie Qingyao, not expecting things to turn out this way, stepped forward anxiously.
Chapter 31