686 The only flicker of hope

Shui stepped out of the hot shower, feeling her muscles relaxed and energized. Rubbing her head against the towel, she sat in front of the mirror. She pressed her lips, thinking of today. Her heart raced when Jin had caught Ren Alix's hand just in time. The anger, the possessiveness for her sake made her feel as if it was so natural.

But that momentary joy ended as they made their way back to the airport. There was no conversation between them and with a suffocating, pin drop silence, they returned to their homes. And now, Shui had no idea what she was supposed to do.

She could somehow help Jin with his guilt by being firm about her stance. It would take time, but she figured if Jin continuously watched her determined resolve, then one day might come that he would be kind enough to forgive himself. That scar would take time to heal even if Jin knew that Shui didn't hold any resentment against him for his relationship with Kang Xue.