403 The Greatest Distance

With shivering hands, Li Lei pulled her into an embrace.

"Xiao Ling…" His voice trailed as he pleaded with her. "Will you leave with me? I beg of you, I can't live without you…" His voice was so hoarse, he barely sounded like himself anymore.

Tears welled up in Xia Ling's eyes, and the tears that she had held in just now came gushing out. However, she restrained herself and shook her head. "Li Lei, I can't leave. I can't…" What if the curse came true because she left? She had lived for two lifetimes and believed in the superstitions and powers of the heavens more than anyone else. So, how could she possibly put her lover's life at such risk? She would very much rather see him live a peaceful life, even if it meant keeping a distance from him.