Chapter 423 Acrostic Poem

• Hearing Finnian’s gentle nudge, the bratty edge on Zhao Xueqing’s pretty face had somehow faded, and a quiet sadness slipped into her eyes. “My mom died not long after I was born. My dad couldn’t care less whether I live or die. Why would I go back?”
• Finnian froze. He realized he’d misspoken, and guilt rushed in. “Sorry. I didn’t know about your family. I didn’t mean to dig up bad memories.”
• “It’s fine. It’s all in the past anyway.” Zhao Xueqing forced a smile. She looked tough on the outside, but through her eyes, Finnian saw the softness and helplessness she hid behind that front.