Everyone Will Know

Yu Zhen stared down at her with a conflicted expression. 

"How soon is soon?" he softly asked, his hand tightening over hers. 

Her eyelids fluttered downwards, unable to admit the truth.

"I don't know…" she whispered.

He let out a small sigh and pulled her close, hugging her without qualms. When it came to her, Yu Zhen knew he would be treading in troubled waters. Yet, he still allowed himself to fall helplessly for her. 

Yu Zhen could've left for Hanjian and never looked back. But he didn't. He wrote letters to her that demanded replies. He worked hard to ensure the political marriage would proceed. He finished documents weeks in advance, just to be able to spend time with her after the wedding. 

"The things I do for you…" he murmured, shaking his head.