TO HAVE THE GUTS

"WE'LL only have a family dinner," Luo Yan said in response to Yu Jiao's question. "Jiao Jiao, why don't you join us?"

"No, I don't think that would be appropriate," Yu Jiao said with a complicated smile. "It's a night for your family. It's not right for me to be there."

"Hey, how could it be not right? You're my friend. Dad and my brothers will definitely not mind," Luo Yan said before turning to Luo Jin. "Right, Ah Jin?"

Luo Jin nodded. "Yeah."

"But—"

"No buts," Luo Yan cut off what Yu Jiao was about to say. "It will definitely make me happier if you're there. Of course, if you're uncomfortable, I won't force you."

Yu Jiao stared at Luo Yan. The other had an understanding smile on his face but she couldn't disregard the obvious expectation on the other's eyes. "It's not that I'm uncomfortable. It's just… I feel like I would be intruding."