"Why?" Li Yiran's tone dripped with urgency. "For you, this is a mere trifle. Why refuse to lend a hand?"
"Why must I?" Ye Leng'an found it amusing. "Do I owe you anything? Li Yiran, you know well I have no interest in meddling in your affairs. Besides, there's no connection between us."
"But this child is here because of you!" Li Yiran pleaded, her gaze fixed on Ye Leng'an. "Have some pity on me. Can't you?"
"No." Ye Leng'an remained impassive. "Your plight is none of my concern. And as for the child, he's yours and Huangfu Ruixiang's, not mine."
Ye Leng'an's indifferent demeanor infuriated Li Yiran, yet she dared not resort to coercion. Firstly, Ye Leng'an was now engaged to Huangfu Ruiling, towering over her in status within the Huangfu family. Secondly, she was in a position of weakness, lacking the leverage to sway Ye Leng'an.
Seeing Li Yiran before her, Ye Leng'an's expression remained unsympathetic.