Chapter 444

Yi Jinli paused his steps as his black eyes stared at her. She was puzzled. “What is it?” “What if I would?” he suddenly asked. She was taken aback for a moment as the smile on her face gradually disappeared. With difficulty, she pursed her lips and looked at him solemnly. “Jin, I don’t like it when someone lies to me. I’ve always thought that for a relationship to last, we should be honest with each other. The least is not telling lies to each other.” He was silent, but his gaze remained fixed on her. “Would you lie to me?” she asked again. Her heart was feeling anxious and uneasy as if she was afraid that he would say yes. She was afraid that their take on things would be on opposite spectrums. If they could not be on the same page regarding this, how were they going to continue with the relationship? His hands that were by his sides clenched unnoticeably. Then, his lips slowly moved as he uttered out two words, “I won’t.” When she heard his answer, she felt as if a boulder h