Chapter 66: Cunning Man

After saying her piece, Haiqin waited anxiously for a response, but none came. She felt something was off. She turned around to see Thomas hanging his head, looking hurt. Haiqin felt a pang of guilt. At first, she didn't realize what she had said to upset Thomas, but he quickly provided the answer. "It's not about that," Thomas's voice sounded gloomy. "If you like him, that's not the issue. I just feel like he can't protect you." Haiqin was at a loss for words. She realized that her words had hurt Thomas. Thomas gave a bitter smile. "What kind of person am I in your heart, sis?" Regretting his question immediately, Thomas feared hearing anything negative from Haiqin. He believed her when she called him "little brother" that time. He was afraid that he was the only one who believed it. Haiqin wanted to respond, but Thomas turned and left without waiting for her answer. Haiqin wanted to call out to him, but she was afraid that Albert, who had just left, would hear, so she kept he