Nie Yixiao's relieved expression spread across his face, the light in his eyes shimmering faintly, but Jiayi couldn't see it.
She still had feelings for him after all, worrying that he might be in danger.
Then everything was worthwhile.
He had let her down, because of his damn official duties, making her endure both mental and physical torture during those years with the Chu Family. And now, she was still considering his safety...
What more could he ask for?
He had been praying for her forgiveness, and only now did he realize that the person who couldn't forgive him wasn't her, but himself.
Jiayi had moved on a long time ago.
But he still loathed the person who had once hurt her—himself.
"You're right, if I promised you something, I'll keep my word. Just like when we were young."