Rich Heiress Campus Belle × Illegitimate-Son School Tyrant — Chapter 15

Deep within his heart, he felt as if he were trapped in a desolate darkness, every breath tinged with bitterness. How desperately he longed to join hands with Song Qian and respond to her profound affection, yet fate stood between them like an insurmountable chasm.

The fleeting hope of happiness they once glimpsed now shattered like fragile bubbles, sharp fragments piercing his heart, pain spreading through his entire being. He loathed his own helplessness, cursed the cruel twists of destiny, and found himself struggling alone in this whirlpool of anguish. His love and reluctance for Song Qian were buried deep beneath his words of rejection, allowing endless sorrow and regret to engulf his soul.

Visions of Xiao Chen’s ugly face and despicable schemes haunted his mind. His eyes burned with fury, his teeth clenched tightly, filled with hatred for Xiao Chen. “If not for him, I wouldn’t be in this state. I could have had a beautiful future with her, but now I can only struggle in this pain, shutting out the one I love.”

Song Qian stepped forward, grasping Xiao Yi’s arm firmly. “No, why do you always push me away? What is it that you’re really thinking?”

Xiao Yi’s body trembled slightly. He took a deep breath and spoke slowly, “My life is filled with darkness and danger. I can’t drag you into it. I have an illness, an uncertain future, and powerful enemies. I don’t want you caught in this.”

Tears welled up in Song Qian’s eyes. “I’m not afraid. I just want to be with you.”

Looking into her resolute gaze, Xiao Yi’s heart was torn. He didn’t know whether to trust this deep affection or if he could truly protect her.

“I have a condition far worse than you realize,” he said painfully. “It’s incurable and prevents me from living a normal intimate life. I can’t give you a complete family, or children.”

Relief flickered through Song Qian’s eyes. So that was it—she had thought he no longer loved her. Yet her determination remained unshaken. “My feelings for you aren’t based on those things.”

Xiao Yi smiled bitterly and shook his head. “You say that now, but the road ahead is long. You’ll regret it. I can’t selfishly let you suffer endless pain and regret in the future.” His voice choked with emotion, as if he already saw her disappointed silhouette walking away. Every word was painfully drawn from the depths of his heart, a desperate plea to keep her away from his life of hardship and brokenness.

Song Qian gazed quietly at Xiao Yi, tears glistening in her eyes. But within those tears was a fierce stubbornness and profound love. After a moment, she slowly raised her hand and gently touched his cheek, her touch cool against his skin.

“I don’t care about any of that. From the moment I met you, I was drawn to you—not for external reasons or future hopes. Your kindness, your courage, and the moments we’ve shared are what I cherish.”

Her voice was soft yet unwavering, like a spring breeze trying to dispel the dark clouds over his heart.

“Perhaps the future will hold hardships, but I want to face them with you, not be pushed away now. Whether it’s children or life itself, none of it can be the reason for me to leave you, because you have already become irreplaceable to me.”

With that, she stepped closer and wrapped him in a tight embrace, as if to convey all her strength and resolve. She wanted Xiao Yi to truly feel her unwavering devotion and promise never to abandon him.