Indeed, as he quietly approached Simmons, the pitiful sight of the sleeping girl suddenly filled his vision.
Gu Shaocheng sat on the edge of the bed and ran his slender fingers over her furrowed eyebrows, speaking softly under his breath, "Don't be sad, I didn't mean to leave you alone."
"I'm just afraid that I won't be able to control my emotions and end up hurting you. Like how I did before, either forcing you at gunpoint or leaving you scared in the car, I'm afraid I would do something I'd regret, and that's why I chose to leave."
"Leaving is just another form of protection."
"Do you understand, Chenxing?"
Gu Shaocheng closed his eyes, "Do you know how much I want to hold you, kiss your cheek, make you happy, and tell you that you don't have to have our child if you don't want to. Having me by your side for the rest of your life is enough. Even if you choose to be childless, I won't force you."
"But reality is cruel."