Edward's confession

Finally, after what felt like an eternity, Edward reached the inner chambers of the palace.

And there she was, standing before him with a mixture of surprise and fear in her eyes.

"Why did you come here?" she asked, her voice barely above a whisper.

"I had to find you," Edward replied, his own voice filled with emotion. "I couldn't bear the thought of losing you."

She looked away, unable to meet his gaze. "I had to leave, Edward. I needed time to think, to figure things out."

Edward pulled her into his arms, holding her close.

"We can face them together, as long as we have each other. I will never let you go again."

And in that moment, surrounded by the opulence of the Qin family palace, Edward and his love found solace in each other's arms. They knew that their journey would not be easy, but as long as they had each other, they could conquer anything that came their way.