Jiang Yunyi's voice broke the silence that had settled after Feng Suyin's declaration, her words heavy with understanding. She didn't rush. Didn't push. Just let the weight of it sit there. She placed a comforting hand on Suyin's shoulder. Warm. Solid. Real.
"I know it's been hard for you," she said gently. "We've watched you struggle for so long. But you deserve happiness."
Feng Suyin turned to her friend, gratefulness swelling within her at the support. Her chest felt full. Tight. Like something was blooming behind her ribs. "Thank you, Yunyi," she replied softly. "I just... I can't continue living like this any longer. I need to uncover the truth about what really happened between Ji Hanjun and Yilan."
Alex shifted uncomfortably in his seat, his brow furrowing as he considered their next move. The chair creaked under him. His fingers tapped once against the table. Then stopped.
