"I... cough, cough!"
You Su had just uttered a word when his emotions got the better of him, causing him to cough violently. Ji Lingruo's previous pretense of restraint vanished instantly, and she hurried to his bedside to gently pat his back.
Once You Su had calmed down a bit, he tremulously lifted his head to look at the girl who was so close at hand. He wanted to activate his eyes, but his previous overexertion left him unable to react even though his eyes were now bloodshot.
Without a word, You Su grabbed Ji Lingruo's hand, speaking earnestly, "What else is my junior sister hiding from me?"
Ji Lingruo was taken aback by the question, allowing him to hold her soft hand. "Nothing..."
"Has it come to this, and you are still wary of me?"
Seeing You Su's sad expression, Ji Lingruo felt the same in her heart. It wasn't that she didn't want to reveal her background to You Su out of caution, but rather she didn't want to announce a farewell prematurely.
"I'll, I'll tell you."
