Chapter 199: Unspoken Secrets
The false goddess, Wei Xian, chuckled. "You're handsome yourself. But sadly, you're not my type."
Her playful and flirtatious laugh escaped her lips, but her eyes remained distant. The flirtatious tone in her voice seemed more like a well-rehearsed performance than genuine affection. She tossed her hair back in a practiced motion, but the usual warmth that might accompany such a gesture was missing. Even her perfectly placed smile felt thin like her heart wasn't in it.
Despite her teasing words, she obviously had no genuine interest in me.
"That's for the best," I nodded. "I have a fiancée. Despite any fleeting distractions, I keep my vows."
I wasn't about to mention that what made her attractive wasn't her emotional or physical beauty. No matter how I spun those words, they would still come off as an insult.
She tilted her head slightly, her fake smile dimming. "What brings you here? I can't imagine someone like you wandering into a place like this."
"Curiosity, mostly," I replied, keeping my tone casual. There was no need to lie about something so trivial, and I was trying to gauge her reaction.
"What else does that—'mostly'—imply?" she asked, her eyes narrowing slightly.
"There's been some trouble back home, so I needed to get away," I shrugged.