章節 602: Chapter 602: Catching up on the Past

She knew that she couldn't hide behind this lie forever, one day everything would be out in the open.

Under Lin Ruoyun's warm gaze, Ye Qingning forced a slight smile, but her heart was tumultuous.

"Auntie, I...I just remembered there's some urgent work I need to deal with. I must take my leave now," Ye Qingning stood up, her voice slightly hurried.

She was practically looking for any excuse to escape this awkward situation.

Lin Ruoyun looked slightly surprised but still nodded gently, "Then you go and take care of it, Qingning. Work is important, we can always meet up another time."

Ye Qingning quickly bid Lin Ruoyun farewell, then hastened out of the restaurant.

Stepping outside, she took a deep breath of fresh air as if only then could her heart find a bit of peace.

Her heart was filled with a mix of emotions: gratitude towards Lin Ruoyun, guilt about her own lies, uncertainty about the future... These emotions intertwined, weighing heavily on her.