Book 4 A Maiden’s Tear

Chapter 163 Book 4 A Maiden's Tear

The flickering candlelight cast long shadows across the polished wooden floor of Li An's office. The implementation of the light bulbs has not yet been spread throughout the town and only the factories are currently using them. In this office, Li An still uses the light of the sun outside or candlelight to illuminate the place. But due to the dim light, a cold and unpleasant atmosphere could be felt growing strong.

The tension in the room was thick, suffocating, as Li An and Long Hai stood a few feet apart, staring at each other. The air carried the faint scent of ink and paper, but beneath it lurked the sharp bitterness of unspoken words and unshed tears. She is looking at his handsome face with a hint of irritation and deep longing in her heart, but she decides to display a cold expression.