"Perhaps...after experiencing all this, the colonel's thoughts have changed," Deputy He tried to use words that were less hurtful. "Miss Ning, as a subordinate, I naturally hope that the colonel can find happiness. However, he has his own ideas and absolutes, and I will support him unconditionally."
"Is that so?"
Ning Xia lowered her eyelids, slowly smiled.
"So, the real reason is that our thoughts no longer align, our steps no longer move in sync, and that's why we must part ways, right?"
"But... love and his career are not in conflict!" Ning Xia swallowed hard, continuing, "If he just doesn't want to consider love for now, I can wait for him..."
"There's no pressing reason to break up, is there?"
"Miss Ning!"
Deputy He's brows knotted tightly, his eyes filled with pity as he looked at her, "From what I know of the colonel, once he decides on something, he won't change his mind."
"Perhaps..."