As time went on, the shadows of Aveline's past became increasingly haunting. News of her expulsion from the palace began to circulate, causing the two noble families who once knew her to become doubtful and wary.
One night, as they were sitting in the garden, Aveline said in a soft voice, "Yanzhi, I'm afraid my past will destroy everything we've built."
Yanzhi held her hand tightly, looking into her eyes with conviction, "Don't let the past define our future. We'll face it together, Aveline. I'm by your side."
However, behind those words, they both knew their struggle had only just begun. Secrets and intrigues began to creep in, threatening their love and freedom.