She suddenly pushed him away. "Xiaojue, don't you understand yet? The barrier between us isn't Wang Xiaohao or anyone else. It's your mother!"
His eyes widened.
She stated firmly, "If you're with me, you have only one choice: abandon your mother. But Xiaojue, can you really abandon your mother?"
She walked away in his silence.
He didn't chase after her, just watched the distant sky silently. By then, the lights from countless homes had gradually dimmed. It was as if this ever-bustling city was slowly and shamelessly tearing open its lonely wounds in the dark of night.
The May Day holiday unleashed the first wave of shopping frenzy upon the store. Overnight, streets and alleys teemed with people. All career women and average women turned out in full force. Naturally, this small shop, situated at a bustling three-way intersection, also drew in numerous visitors. While many browsed and few made purchases, the sales volume nevertheless soared.
