Echoes of Regret
Previously:
A myriad of emotions played across Bai's face – anger, hurt, and a hint of resignation.
"I have no idea. Maybe it's some twisted form of closure for her," he replied quietly, "She hurt me by leaving and breaking off our engagement. And now she wants me to witness her happiness with someone else. How cruel is that?"
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Lai's sympathy for Bai was palpable as she processed the situation's complexity. The room held a heavy silence, punctuated only by the distant sounds of the night. The revelation of Kemina's impending wedding added another layer to the already charged atmosphere.
As Bai met Lai's gaze, she could see the storm of emotions within him. His vulnerability lay bare. Bai was a complex tapestry of conflicting feelings – the recent unease with Zhihao and the resurgence of past wounds with Kemina, all converging in a poignant moment.
Lai reached out, placing a reassuring hand on Bai's shoulder.