Chapter 11

After replying to the message, Sheng Mingzhou put away his phone and stood. He bowed deeply to Shen Luoluo. "Shen Luoluo, I'm sorry!"

The commotion was over. Sheng Yu had taken Han Cheng to the hospital, while Sheng Mingzhou and Sheng Mother stayed to deal with the forum post. By now, Sheng Mingzhou had calmed down.

"I was prejudiced against you and did something awful. I was wrong, and I know it. I'm sorry!" His apology was sincere. He truly knew he had been wrong. "I'm sorry!"

Shen Luoluo said, "Oh."

For a moment, the room fell silent.

Sheng Mother frowned. Oh? And then?

She waited, but Shen Luoluo still did nothing. At last, she prompted her. "Luoluo, Mingzhou is sincerely apologizing to you."

Shen Luoluo nodded. "I know."

"You..."

"Mrs. Sheng," Shen Jingyao interrupted, "Sheng Mingzhou apologized, but so what? Luoluo has the right not to accept his apology and the right not to forgive what he did. The harm is already done. Do you think an apology can undo it?"

Shen Luoluo gave Shen Jingyao a mental thumbs-up. Big Brother gets me!

Shen Jingyao smiled faintly and ruffled Shen Luoluo's hair. "Don't worry. Your brother won't let you be treated unfairly."

Sheng Mother gave an awkward smile. "Yes, that's true. Luoluo doesn't have to accept his apology."

"Then..." She looked at Shen Ting'an. "What about Mingzhou and Anya's engagement?"

Chapter 11

The Engagement Is Canceled

"What? Your parents canceled your engagement to Sheng Mingzhou?" The girl on the other end of the phone sounded utterly incredulous.

Shen Anya tightened her grip on the phone. "I only just found out myself."

When she came home from school today, Shen Ting'an and Zhao Huizhen had called her into the study right after dinner, saying they had something to discuss. Only when she got there did she learn it was about Sheng Mingzhou. They told her they had already called off the Shen–Sheng Alliance.

They had said, "Anya, Sheng Mingzhou may be your fiancé in name, but Luoluo is our child. We will never allow anyone to hurt her, not even Sheng Mingzhou. And we certainly won't welcome someone who hurt our family into it!"

"We're sorry we canceled your engagement without asking you first. But don't worry. We'll find you someone better than Sheng Mingzhou!"

"So what did you say?" the girl asked.

What had she said? Shen Anya's lips curved into a smile. She had gone along with their wishes and obediently agreed, of course!

Who cared about Sheng Mingzhou? She didn't like him in the slightest! She had only tolerated him because his family was well-off and he was so devoted to her. Now his father had caused that scandal, and Sheng Mingzhou had posted rumors online to smear a girl. His reputation at school was bound to plummet!

If she remained Sheng Mingzhou's fiancée, who knew what people would say about her? Calling off the engagement was for the best! There were plenty of boys at school richer and better-looking than Sheng Mingzhou. Why should she tie herself to him?

Shen Luoluo probably never imagined this, even in her dreams. So what if the truth came out? So what if their parents called off the engagement? Things had actually turned in Anya's favor!

She had Koi Luck protecting her!

That was what she thought, but when she answered, Shen Anya gave a quiet sniffle. "Mom and Dad had already made up their minds. There was nothing I could say."

"It's okay," the girl on the phone consoled her. "If the engagement's off, it's off. A guy who posts a girl's photo online and makes up rumors about her is no good anyway. You're better off without him!"

Shen Anya: ...

"Sheng Mingzhou isn't the only guy in the world. Anya, don't be sad. When I get back, I'll introduce you to some handsome guys I know. They're way better than him!"

Shen Anya smiled. "When are you coming back?"

"Next week at the earliest," the girl replied. "Don't worry. You'll be the first to know when I do!"

Shen Anya nodded. "Okay." Just then, she heard a familiar car pull up downstairs. Her eyes lit up. Second Brother's back?

Hadn't he said he would return next week? Why was he here today? Then again, that was just like Second Brother—he did whatever he wanted. Though puzzled, Shen Anya quickly ended the call and ran out happily. But the person who walked in was Shen Jiayan.

She frowned. "Jiayan, why are you driving Second Brother's car again?"

Shen Jiayan stared at her in confusion.

Only after speaking did Shen Anya realize how harsh she had sounded. She hurried to explain, "I mean, you're not eighteen yet. What if the police catch you driving?"

"It was just this once. Relax." Shen Jiayan swung the keys in his hand. He was in a good mood and let it go.

But for some reason, Shen Anya refused to drop it tonight. "Not even once! What if something really happens? What would Mom and Dad do if you got hurt? They'd be worried sick. Don't drive Second Brother's car again!"

"I'm fine, aren't I? Can you stop jinxing me?" Shen Jiayan was arguing back when he heard a clink. He looked up and met Shen Luoluo's eyes.

Shen Luoluo: ...

Shen Luoluo hadn't expected to walk in on their argument when she came out for a glass of water. She had meant to pretend she hadn't seen them, return to her room, and come down later. But her cup accidentally struck the railing, giving her away.

"I'm just getting some water. Carry on." Since they had spotted her, there was no point going back. She headed straight downstairs and into the kitchen under their watchful eyes.

Shen Jiayan couldn't be bothered with Shen Anya anymore. He hurried after Shen Luoluo and tossed a bag in front of her. "Here. Take it."

Shen Luoluo looked at him, puzzled.

Still, Shen Luoluo opened the bag and peeled back the foil wrapping. A delicious aroma wafted up. It was a roasted sweet potato!

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