Reborn Heiress: Seeking Revenge-Chapter 503 Trust (4)_1

"Third Young Master, please step outside while we remove the prosthesis from Eldest Young Master’s leg and disinfect it again..."

Every word from the room concerning Eldest Young Master Ye’s condition reached Shangguan You’s ears. Her body was leaned coldly against the wall as she watched the busy figures inside and eyed Third Master Ye’s face, blacker than the bottom of a pot, the corners of her lips curved into a derisive sneer.

"You were too impulsive. Even if Eldest Brother didn’t agree to your marriage with the Young Master, there was no need for you to resort to violence, let alone set his leg on fire. That leg is a wound in Eldest Brother’s heart and a pain in Third Brother’s heart as well. You’ve seriously injured Eldest Brother; how do you expect the Young Master to face you, or to face Eldest Brother?" Second Master Ye’s cold voice rang out. He had witnessed that scene too and equally disapproved of Shangguan You’s actions.

Shangguan You let out a cold laugh, gave Second Master Ye a dismissive glance, and then looked away. She was curious to know what Third Master Ye would do now. She had injured his most respected Eldest Brother; what actions would he take?

An Ya’s angry voice rang out, "Young Master, please stand up for Eldest Young Master! Although Miss Shangguan is the Young Master’s guest, she was completely unreasonable. Eldest Young Master was just about to go downstairs when he ran into Miss Shangguan. Without a word, she demanded that he consent. When he refused, she started a fight with him.

"Because she belongs to the Young Master, Eldest Young Master conceded to her at every turn. Yet she was insatiable, causing Eldest Young Master endless difficulties and even set him on fire, gravely injuring him! If it weren’t for the Young Master’s timely return, Eldest Young Master might not have survived!

"Young Master, you must hold her accountable for Eldest Young Master! Eldest Young Master is compassionate and didn’t strike back harshly, but Miss Shangguan has gone too far!"

Immediately, the voices of several others nearby echoed An Ya’s sentiments. Coupled with the pitiful state of Eldest Young Master Ye, starkly displayed before Third Master Ye, Third Master Ye’s face grew even darker.

Third Master Ye glanced at the dismal Eldest Young Master Ye in the room, his legs blackened from the burns, then looked at Shangguan You’s icy demeanor. Anger flared in his heart, and he stepped towards Shangguan You.

Their gazes slowly met. Without words, they just stared silently at each other. After a long moment, Third Master Ye looked away and spoke coldly.

"Don’t you have anything to say?"

"What do you think I should say?" Shangguan You sneered. All the evidence, both human and physical, lay before Third Master Ye. He had seen everything and had struck her with a blast of his palm energy. What could she say? Her heart was still burning with excruciating pain; what explanation could she offer? Should she say that Eldest Young Master Ye had orchestrated everything? Would Third Master Ye believe her if she did? In his heart, wasn’t Eldest Young Master Ye closer to him? From the moment he entered until now, he only had eyes for Eldest Young Master Ye; she was invisible to him. He clearly believed Eldest Young Master Ye, not her. Given these circumstances, what was left to say? What could she possibly say?

"Why did you do this? You knew that once I settled things, I’d come to find you. Why did you still hurt Eldest Brother? His leg, his lifelong affliction—how could you set it on fire, how could you?" Third Master Ye’s voice involuntarily rose, pain flashing in his eyes.

This was a pain Third Master Ye tasted for the first time—a woman he loved, an Eldest Brother he respected.

"Why couldn’t I? Ye Yixuan, he may be your Eldest Brother, but he has no relation to me," Shangguan You said coldly, her heart freezing over. He still chose to believe Eldest Young Master Ye over her.

"He’s my Eldest Brother, my kin, and yours as well!"

"So what? I’ve never been one to suffer being bullied without fighting back." Shangguan You’s eyes closed briefly, then snapped open as she brushed past Third Master Ye.

"Where are you going?" Third Master Ye caught her hand.

Shangguan You waved her hands swiftly, breaking free from his hold, and without looking back at Third Master Ye, said, "Leaving this place."

"Girl, go and apologize to Eldest Brother, and today’s events will be forgotten. Things will be just like before. You wait for me at the school until I return, alright?" Third Master Ye’s figure flashed in front of her, trying to embrace her, but Shangguan You dodged him. Yearning filled Third Master Ye’s eyes. Such a proud man, now actually begging her for his Eldest Brother—Shangguan You suddenly felt an urge to laugh.

"I’m sorry, but I’ve done nothing wrong."

"Can’t you apologize to Eldest Brother for my sake? If it weren’t for Eldest Brother, I wouldn’t be who I am today. Can’t you grant me even this small request?" Third Master Ye’s voice rose, and those around them instinctively made space, leaving only their two voices echoing in the area.

"I can’t apologize to someone who wants to kill me and harm my family at any given moment. Ye Yixuan, let’s take a break for a while and think about whether we’re suitable for each other," Shangguan You spoke quietly, looking calmly at Third Master Ye.

"What did you say?" Third Master Ye’s voice rose sharply. 𝓯𝙧𝙚𝒆𝙬𝙚𝒃𝙣𝙤𝒗𝓮𝓵.𝙘𝙤𝙢

"We might not be suitable for each other," Shangguan You spoke quietly, suppressing the rage in her chest. Between her and Eldest Young Master Ye, he chose to trust Eldest Young Master Ye. If they didn’t even have the most basic trust between them, then what would their long life together be like? She doubted she could continue to live with Third Master Ye. She didn’t want to experience the tragedy of her past life again. The betrayal of Shen Cheng and Wanqian still haunted her. Today, Third Master Ye’s attitude towards Eldest Young Master Ye equally left her unable to let go. If they couldn’t achieve mutual trust, then it was another failed life. She would rather not have such a failed life.

"Shangguan You, say that again!" Third Master Ye’s voice rose higher, thick with rage. With her single statement about their unsuitability, could she just forget all their past? Did she ever have any room for him in her heart? Besides her family, did she even have a heart? Was there truly a place for him, Third Master Ye, in her heart, or was he just a joke to her?

"COUGH, COUGH, COUGH," a string of coughs came from the room, followed by a chorus of startled cries.