The sudden accidental death of her parents truly makes her quite pitiable. Previously, the only ones who were good to her were her parents, and now there really is no one left for her in this world.
But even so, she doesn't want others to pity her because of this, especially him. She doesn't want Xi Mohan to pity her.
If that were the case, not only would she feel pitiful, but also pathetic.
The man heard her words and lightly pressed his thin lips together without speaking, just stared silently at her. Ning Wan looked up at the man standing in front of her, seeing the usual cold expression on his face—with no extra emotion, she felt a twinge of self-mockery.
What was she expecting just now? Was she hoping this man would gently coax her with his words?
As the two remained silent, the atmosphere was broken when the auntie, originally instructed by Xi Mohan to fetch the slippers, returned.
