Bai Jingqing's feelings, she understood. She knew well his sincerity towards her. If he weren't genuine, how could he have chosen to hurt his own younger brother, just to be with her?
Now, he was already scarred from just dealing with Bai Ruiqing alone. What might happen in the future if he had to confront the entire Bai family or the clan?
Thinking of these, Bai Qianqian found herself pulling back, haunted by fear. But her fear wasn't for herself; it was for him. She worried about him offending the entire family for her sake, inheriting the disgraceful title of snatching his brother's woman, and becoming the most shameless of people.
Bai Jingqing's large hand gently caressed her delicate face. He had always known that Bai Qianqian was a brave girl, and this only added to his heartache.
How could he protect her well and prevent her from any harm? He hugged her, letting her rest on his chest as he pondered this.
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