Chương 596: Chapter 596: Chase

Qiao Jun's heart sank.

This was going further than he'd ever intended.

The family's intense loyalty to Yu Holea had created a powerful backlash he hadn't expected.

He thought they'd pressure her to stay; instead, they were rallying around her and putting the pressure on him.

Desperate, he raised his hands, trying to reason with them.

"Listen, everyone, please. This isn't about security or formality. I just… think we should give it some more time, that's all.

A break is fine, but let's not rush into any official documents or agreements. We might regret it later."

Mrs. Qiao shook her head, her eyes hard as she looked at him with disappointment.

"If you've thought this through, then why are you so afraid to make it official, Jun? An engagement is a promise. Breaking it without giving Lea some measure of protection is… cruel."

Qiao Jun's face grew paler, and he turned back to Yu Holea.