The faint spark of hope that had ignited in An Ruoxue’s heart was instantly extinguished by Rong Che’s cold, biting words. Her heart, which had just begun to thaw, turned icy once again.
She took a deep, silent breath, struggling to keep her emotions in check. Even though she was in agonizing pain, she did not want Rong Che to see how she truly felt.
"Hmph."
Chapter 17