Qing Yan let out an even louder snort before falling silent.
How could he possibly clarify the situation? He already regretted his earlier words. Could he openly accuse Bai Ruirui of harboring ulterior motives, of attempting to seduce his Lord?
As the Lord's personal attendant, his words carried weight. His previous mockery had stemmed from genuine anger. But if he were to repeat such accusations and Bai Ruirui caught wind of it, what chaos would ensue? It would irreparably tarnish her reputation.
Yet, Qing Yan found himself baffled by Bai Ruirui's persistent pursuit. Could she truly harbor such intentions? Was she out of her mind?
If that were the case, then it seemed she had come prepared. It was a situation beyond his control.
With a decisive turn, Qing Yan distanced himself from Bai Ruirui, opting to ignore her entirely.
Unable to chase after him or demand answers, Bai Ruirui was left with her regret, her sobs intensifying.
