Yes, because he already loved her to his very marrow; he simply couldn't be separated from her anymore.
Hua Xiaomo looked at his eyes, which held an indescribable somberness. At this moment, she didn't even know what she was thinking; her thoughts were incredibly complex. She pondered many issues—on one hand, matters concerning Zi Yunsui, and on the other, matters concerning Qi Longbing. In short, she had all sorts of conflicting thoughts about these two men.
The first was Qi Longbing. He was always on her mind, but Qi Longbing hadn't been able to secure his own freedom. That situation also put a lot of pressure on her, because if things continued this way, people would surely gossip about her behind her back, making her feel somewhat uncomfortable.
