[A/N: The next couple of chapters from here on are going to be extremely R18. Please read at your own risk!]
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Xiang Ling was expecting someone to leave, at least one of the men if not all. Most importantly, she was expecting herself to leave since she got the chance. But much to her surprise, no one moved, not even her.
There was silence in the pavilion for next couple of moments before Zhe Yuan finally spoke, "It seems like everyone has made up their mind, and so have you." His gaze was fixed on Xiang Ling and his deep purple orbs were sparkling as if her decision of staying had sparked that dormant desire in him.
"Can I leave if I decided to stop later?" She found herself asking as she too kept her gaze fixed on the Mer Crown Prince, or maybe it was him who had all her attention captured.
"I don't think that will be an option here, Lingling."