Xia Yuan nodded slightly, "At that time, I had no other choice. If I were forced to marry someone I have no feelings for, I just..."
Having lived according to her father's wishes since she was a child, she didn't want her happiness in the latter half of her life to be controlled by someone else.
"You shouldn't hide from them. Even if you don't like it, they are your parents. They can't force you if you're unwilling. Talking things out can always lead to a solution."
He wasn't sure why he was saying these things to her, but he felt her approach was a bit too extreme.
"I, I know. At that time, seeing that person about to become my fiancé, I panicked, and in a rush, I just..."
This silly girl, are her decisions all made impulsively?
Clearing his throat, he said, "I saw in the news today that your parents are offering three million to find you."
