Chapter 167: Slander My Name

Zhao Lifei's heart shook at his fierce declaration. His eyes always seemed to look right through her soul. Her heart stopped upon peering into his onyx eyes, which was reputable for being lifeless and cold, but were so warm and filled with love whenever he looked at her. She reached up to touch his face and he leaned into her hand on reflex, never drawing his eyes away from her.

He placed a large and engulfing hand over her tiny ones, maintaining eye contact while he slowly said, "Even if you try to leave me, Zhao Lifei, I will never let you go."

She realized his feelings for her was like a double-edged sword. He was loving and kind, but possessive and overbearing. Even so, she felt herself falling harder and harder for him. The sense of belonging she felt from him, security that he won't ever cheat on her, she didn't want it all to go.

"I know." She smiled.