I've been fooled all along.
Hearing Shallow Dream's words, Xu Cheng's heart shattered. She shook her head, incredulous.
"Why?" She had no doubt about Shallow Dream's honesty; to say such things took immense courage.
In front of Xu Cheng, Shallow Dream squatted down, sorrowfully holding Xu Cheng's cheeks, wiping Xu Cheng's tears with her fingers.
"I'm sorry, but I have to tell you the truth," Shallow Dream said sadly. "Lady Farosa doesn't want you to survive, using a billion in funds to lure you onto this path. To Lady Farosa, money is nothing. You've encountered countless troubles on your way, but your final obstacle is me! Yet, Lady Farosa surely doesn't know me well; she hasn't seen me for many years and thinks I'm still as naive as I was back then. But I won't listen to her, Xu Cheng. I won't kill you."
"But I..." Xu Cheng opened her mouth, "But how can I go home?"
"Home?" Shallow Dream pursed her lips, "..."
