Take anger on him

[Do not fall into the web of gentle words and coaxing, Zuni.]

Zuni was reminding herself again and again that she should not fall for Song Jingren's coaxing. Hell, it was the most difficult thing she had ever done. How was she supposed to not fall for his coaxing when he was being so gentle? But she knew that she had to harden her heart and not fall for this thug again! Her heart and peace of mind were already stolen by him. What else was she willing to give up?

"Don't go, " Song Jingren said in the most gentle tone he could muster up. "We need to talk." 

Zuni turned around to look at him. Before she could say a word, her phone rang. Taking out her phone from her pocket, she saw that the caller was no one else but her mother. Since it was her mom, she had to take the call. 

"Hello, mom?" Zuni took the call. She heard her mom ask her to return home as they wanted her to join the family. "Is it important?"