A flash of embarrassment crossed Zhou Wan's face. She had not expected Xu Luoning to refuse her so directly, leaving no room for her to maneuver. Her mouth twitched slightly as she attempted to squeeze out a smile, but it appeared forced and insincere.
She wanted to keep trying, to invoke notions of kinship and responsibility to sway Xu Luoning, but she was interrupted by the cold, firm look in Xu Luoning's eyes.
"You should go. I don't want to see you anymore. I have let go of everything that happened in the past, but that does not mean I forgive you. Your actions have long since left me cold."
Chapter 19