Chapter 15

The meal, which I had put considerable effort into preparing, ended up being rather tasteless for both Kexin and me. The heartless Sijian, however, enjoyed it thoroughly. Kexin kept serving him dishes, never once glancing at me from start to finish. I could only sigh helplessly in my heart; this was the first time things had become so strained between Kexin and me. The dinner lasted a long time, but she ate very little, spending most of the time keeping Sijian company. Once he finished, she put down her chopsticks as well.…