Born to protect

 King Galad's words were like a thousand lightning to Zhiyuan's heart and soul. His face turned pale upon recalling how irresponsible he was for not knowing what happened to YuYan twelve years ago. 

His heart almost stopped beating, feeling useless for letting YuYan fall into danger for the third time. A feeling of melancholy instantly spread throughout his veins. 

"It is not his fault." Marlene seethed with anger. She couldn't let King Galad make her best friend fall into despair. "You should know what he lost after losing Yue. He.." 

"Marlene.." Zhiyuan immediately interrupted, gripping Marlene's arm. Shaking his head with a bitter smile on his lips. He didn't want to bring up the past. "He is just telling the truth." 

With their conversation, Li FuJin who was silently listening asked with suspicion in his heart. "You are the one who asked him to be her pet?"