Chapter 143 - 147 – A Kiss to Seal the Bond
"To say something that truly breaks my heart... Before I even arrived in Wu Tan City, the family had already selected what they believed to be my most suitable match. Mu Zhan from the Mu Clan. More than half of the elders in my clan agreed to it. After all, a marriage alliance between two powerful families benefits both sides."
Yafei’s delicate hand, holding a glass of red wine, suddenly tightened.
Her pearly teeth bit into her crimson lips as she stared down into the glass. That enchanting, almost otherworldly face now carried a trace of sorrow that tugged painfully at the heart.
By now, night had fallen.
The full moon had risen into the sky.
Chen Mo looked at the tears welling up in the corners of Yafei’s eyes and immediately moved closer. Gently patting her back, he offered comforting words and said softly:
"As long as I’m here, none of that will happen."
Chen Mo knew Yafei wasn’t lying. Being part of a large clan might come with status and power that others could only dream of...
But in return, one had to give up many things. Unlike Nalan Yanran from the original story, Yafei didn’t have her kind of talent or luck. The latter had the backing of the Yunlan Sect, which allowed her to easily break free from the constraints of her family.
That was why, in the original, Nalan Yanran could so boldly go to the Xiao Clan to break off the engagement—because Yunlan Sect stood behind her. Yafei had no such support.
Whether it was the wine or the comforting strokes on her back, Yafei became intoxicated by Chen Mo’s strong masculine scent. Her face flushed deeply, even burning a little with heat.