Chapter 99 A Scandal Explodes

Nell turned to look out of the window. It was already the twelfth lunar month, and New Year would be coming in less than half a month. The storefronts on the street were already decorated with festive signs. The streets were crowded with people bustling about, displaying the vitality of the city on a cold winter night. She said softly, “These years, I’ve always warned myself not to get attached to things, because once I’ve obtained it, it’ll hurt when I lose it. “That’s why I understand what she means. I’ll guard my heart and prevent the worst from happening, so if something really happens in the future… I believe that I’ll be fine going forward.” Her hand was suddenly held in a warm palm. She jumped and turned to look at Gideon, only to see him staring back at her with deep and determined eyes. “You won’t be sad, and the ‘worst’ you’re worried about won’t happen. I promise you.” Nell’s heart felt like it was gently squeezed by something. There was a faint prick, but there was also mor