Faced with Smelian's mockery, Cecil could not retort.
He knew full well that, even if he was unwilling to admit it, his feelings for Lu Xia were already wavering.
After all, he lived in this home day after day, seeing with his own eyes how Lu Xia treated Graces and Smelian.
It would be a lie to say he wasn't envious, but he just couldn't bring himself to actually admit it.
So he stood before Smelian, his face devoid of expression. He even looked a bit fierce, as if Smelian had just prodded a sensitive spot deep in his heart.
Smelian was completely unfazed. He continued to watch the silent Cecil. "Lu Xia is a good person, and very soft-hearted. But her kindness isn't a reason for you to provoke and question her. If you want to win her heart, you still have a long way to go. Consider this a friendly reminder from me."
Cecil sneered. "Since when are you so kind?"
