Chapter 80: A Promise of Forever
Every selfish desire, every cowardly trick—he had to confess it all, lay it bare, and apologize.
And then, he would whisper his love again and again.
This was a chance he couldn’t waste.
"I should have said it properly from the start. I was wrong to try and keep you by my side with deceit. I was wrong to push you into staying when you were uncertain and afraid. I was wrong to hide my feelings from you.
I’m sorry. Please, forgive me."
"Shen Xinghui..."
"I love you, Shen Xinghui. I wanted you by my side because I love you. I couldn’t let you go. I kept dragging out our journey because I didn’t want to give you a reason to leave."
In his arms, Shen Xinghui’s cheeks flushed.
His expression softened, little by little.
And Ignatius knew.
His words had reached him.