"So that's how it is! That's good, then. Now that I know the reason, I feel much better. I knew there was no way she would steal my bag. I'm so ashamed—I could only think of that reason."
At that moment, seeing Hishiro Chizuru's relieved expression, Lin Yan could not help but recall something. It made him see the light. Perhaps making do with the present situation was not the best choice after all.
Papering over the cracks?
One day, it would catch fire. By then, it might already be too late to make things right.
The words were—after clearing away all the rubble for her and letting her walk down a clean road, was that really a good thing for her?
Those words made sense.
Lin Yan hesitated for a moment, then decided to cut the knot before it became worse. He had always been a decisive person; cutting through chaos with a swift blade was his style. For some reason, he had become much more indecisive lately. It was time to reclaim his old way of doing things.
"Sorry. What I said just now was a lie."
"Oh."
"Kariu ran off with your bag because she wanted to hide it and cause you trouble."
"Why would she do that?" Hishiro Chizuru's relaxed expression was immediately replaced by confusion. That face made people want to pity her. This foolish girl was probably overthinking things again.
Although Hishiro Chizuru was an outstanding student and exceptionally intelligent, that did not mean she was skilled at dealing with people. On the contrary, she was like a blank sheet of paper. Her thoughts were simple, even stubbornly straightforward. She did not know how to beat around the bush at all.
Lin Yan continued.
"It's not like you did anything wrong! Um, Kariu also