How had Mother Cocolia changed her opinion after such a short time, even speaking of Mr. Lin Feng with such respect?
Bronya truly could not imagine what that lecher had done to deserve her mother's regard.
"Mm... more or less..."
Bronya nodded silently, offering little in the way of words or explanation, her pretty face full of indifference.
Although she did not know her mother's intentions, Bronya had already made up her mind to keep her distance from Lin Feng.
If not for the matter involving Herta, Bronya would certainly have stayed far away, unwilling to become entangled with Lin Feng.
"It seems the relationship between Bronya and Mr. Lin Feng really isn't so simple..."
Shrewd and always adept at scheming, Cocolia had already discovered many clues in her daughter's words and actions.
If they really were only ordinary friends, Bronya should not have feigned such deep feelings. Instead, she should have said a little more about Lin Feng.
Just as Bronya would lavish praise on the Silvermane Guards who fought valiantly, commending their bravery and fearlessness.
Bronya was not a melancholy, taciturn girl. Much of the time, she was quite cheerful.
Thus, Bronya's deliberate concealment and affected nonchalance surely indicated that things were not so simple.
"Is there some misunderstanding between you and Mr. Lin Feng?"
Her willow-leaf brows knitted slightly as Cocolia continued to probe, a hint of pensiveness appearing in her beautiful purple eyes.
"No..."
Bronya turned her face slightly aside, her words indifferent and utterly unruffled.
The more her mother pressed her, the stranger Bronya found it. She could not understand what her mother was trying to do.
"Bronya, whether you face battle or life, you should possess the courage to persevere through every setback."
"Temporary setbacks and disappointment are no excuse to retreat... my daughter