“Say something.” YuZhi softened his tone and begged her. Waiting for a reaction, expecting a massive one and yet there was only quiet and a soft sniff.

“Tell TangShi I’m sorry. For everything. I used her to stay close to you and keep tabs on your relationship because I knew I didn’t have you. I hoped by being her friend I could police her and stop you two getting close, because deep down I always knew you didn’t love me.” She broke into quiet cries but held herself composed. Finally being honest with herself after a lifetime of ignoring the signs.

“Rhea…” YuZhi broke in, torn up by her pain,...