The sunlight was so intense, bestowing its warmth upon the world without prejudice. On this winter day, the ice at the edge of the frozen lake was melting, twinkling as it reflected the light.
The noon sun had never felt hotter than it did today. It was as if all the gloom had finally passed, giving way to a sky of perfect clarity.
「Fengting District.」
On the balcony of Jiangg Ning's home, the slate viewing table was covered in flowerpots. The plants bathed in the sun, their verdant green indescribable, yet there was no one to admire them.
Normally, Jiangg Ning would have used this time around noon to water the pots with a watering can, but she had no heart for it now.
What she needed to discuss with Jiangg Yao was the single greatest conflict the two sisters had ever faced in their lives—one big enough to drive a wedge between them and shatter their bond forever.
Separated by the expensive and elegant coffee table.
