But it was only now that she realized some things, though hard to accept when spoken directly, were easier to deal with than the ambiguity and secrecy.
Fu Chenshang's arrival was too abrupt, so surprising that she didn't know what to do and at first, she dealt with it by running away. Yet, the stubbornness in her bones wouldn't let her be content without trying. How would she know it was impossible without trying?
She had originally decided that no matter what scheme Song Xingguo was up to, as long as it wasn't too outrageous, she could compromise once. However, she soon discovered that she had underestimated the extent of his shamelessness.