Lin Ruan had a flair for the dramatic. Gu Minxing was long used to it. Even though they had parted ways, he had the patience to play along one last time. “The future Mrs. Gu would be upset,” he said, cooperating with her little act. “I’m afraid I’ll have to make the painful sacrifice.” He even managed a flicker of regret in his eyes, a look that almost made Lin Ruan laugh. But she understood perfe