Chapter 702: Exciting Grand Finale (36)

He was upset.

This was the woman he loved, the one he had sworn to protect for a lifetime. But now, it was she who needed to protect him; he couldn't even help her with something as minor as a fall, let alone take care of her for a lifetime. He didn't dare to imagine, if she were ever in real danger, what he could use to protect her?

A tranquil pond, now stirred into utter chaos!

Since returning from the top of Fanhua Village's mountain, Lian Qiao had been vigorously enlivening the atmosphere, frolicking around as if to cheer him up in the courtyard of the Stone family.

But deep down, he was disgusted with himself.

He smiled too, and was happy for her.

But for the first time in his life, he began to doubt himself. Keeping her tied to his side like this, he wondered whether it was really for her good, or not...

What was going on?

Lian Qiao, hands propping up her cheeks, still understood him somewhat; she quickly noticed the changes and reasons behind his mood.

But...