Xiao Yan flashed to Xiao Yi Xian's side and affectionately wrapped his left arm around her.
"Mmm."
The rest of Xiao Yi Xian's words had yet to leave her lips.
Before she was gently pulled into a familiar embrace by a warm hand.
She swallowed the unfinished words.
And merely clung greedily to that familiar scent.
After holding Xiao Yi Xian, Xiao Yan's gaze was firm yet full of tenderness.
He looked straight into Xiao Xun'er's eyes.
"Xun'er, there are some things I must make clear to you."
"Xiao Yi Xian is already my fiancée."
Xiao Yan's voice was steady and powerful, carrying unquestionable determination.
"I made her a promise. I will marry her."
Xiao Xun'er was slightly stunned, and a trace of desolation flashed through her eyes.
But she quickly concealed it and nodded lightly.
Her voice remained as gentle as ever.
"Brother Xiao Yan, I respect your decision."
Xiao Yi Xian nestled tightly in Xiao Yan's embrace, her eyes filled with mingled joy and emotion.
She had thought Xiao Yan would be forced to make a choice.
Yet she truly had not expected him to acknowledge their relationship so decisively.
This only deepened her dependence on and love for Xiao Yan.
However, Xiao Yan did not stop there.
Holding Xiao Yi Xian, he flashed forward.
In the blink of an eye, he arrived before Xiao Xun'er and gently pulled her into his embrace as well.
"Xun'er, why should you mind?"
"I will also marry you properly, with all the formal rites."
Xiao Yan's voice was low and gentle.
"Actually, I know everything, and I understand the strength of the Ancient Clan."
"But no matter how many hardships and obstacles there are, they cannot stop us from loving each other."
"I promise you!"
"I will never give up!"
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