"So, Mom is deliberately creating obstacles to stop us from being together? You know very well Brother Ziyang and I truly love each other, so why don’t you approve of us being together? Why, even though you’ve been through those hardships, do you want us to experience them all over again!" Tianxin got out of bed, standing and angrily speaking to her mother’s back.

Even though she knew speaking out would make her mother sad, she still had to say it!

"You can choose to give up; if you’re not with Ziyang, you won’t have to experience these difficulties."

"I won’t give up!"

"Then persevere! To gain happiness, you must pay a great price and endure the pain that comes along with it! You’re the Huo Family’s eldest daughter, and you should know what punishment Ziyang will face for being with you!" Tian Xingyun finished speaking and walked towards the door, opened it, and stepped out.

She closed the door, stood at the entrance with eyes reddened from discomfort, forced back tears, and walked away.

Even if Tianxin hated her, she would still continue doing this!

If she didn’t do this, Shaohua would be even angrier in the future, and she wouldn’t be able to protect Tianxin and Ziyang. 𝚏𝗿𝗲𝐞𝐰𝚎𝕓𝐧𝚘𝘃𝗲𝐥.𝐜𝚘𝕞

In the room, Tianxin sat painfully on the floor; she knew precisely the price Brother Ziyang would have to pay to be with her.

But they wouldn’t be afraid!

They wouldn’t compromise with those heartless family rules!

No, they wouldn’t!

At this moment, Tianxin didn’t know that when they truly faced those punishments, she would regret it...

She stopped her tears, stood up, returned to bed, and took her phone to call Ziyang.

Fortunately, her mother gave her phone back. Even though she couldn’t see Brother Ziyang, talking to him over the phone was good enough.

The call was quickly connected, and she heard the voice she missed most.

"Tianxin."

"Brother Ziyang!" Tianxin exclaimed joyfully.

"Hmm."

"Mom gave me back my phone, so I can finally call Brother Ziyang now."

"That’s great." Ziyang smirked, barely hiding his disappointment in his tone.

He had long guessed that Mrs. Huo would return Tianxin’s phone.

"Brother Ziyang, what’s wrong?" Tianxin sensed his sadness.

"I have to go abroad for a business trip, and I won’t see Tianxin for several days, so I’m a bit sad." He feared Tianxin’s feelings might change, and Mrs. Huo’s words had undeniably affected him.

The more he cared about Tianxin, the more he feared losing her.

If there weren’t so many obstacles between them, he wouldn’t be so afraid...

He feared she might not hold on!

"What? You’re going on a business trip?" Tianxin asked in surprise; just when she could contact Brother Ziyang, he had to leave...

She was happy a moment ago, but now she’s only sad...

"Yes, working abroad for a few days, and I’m already at the airport about to board my flight."

"Why so sudden? Did my mom force you?" Tianxin angrily grasped the phone, determined to know what was happening even without Ziyang’s answer!

It must be Mom forcing him to go abroad to separate them!

Mom is too excessive!

She wouldn’t compromise; no matter what Mom does, she wouldn’t admit defeat.

"No, it’s the company wanting to collaborate with Ye Group, so I must go there for meetings." Ziyang said and heard the airport boarding announcement; he had to get on board immediately.

Tianxin heard it too and said anxiously, "Brother Ziyang, wait for me!"

She spoke while getting out of bed, wanting to see Brother Ziyang.

"I’m boarding soon, wait for me to come back!" Ziyang said reluctantly, hoping she wouldn’t change while he was gone.

Later, they would face those difficulties together.

"Take the next flight, wait for me!"

"Don’t be stubborn, stay at home and wait for my return."

"Okay!" Tianxin replied with difficulty, holding back her tears.

"Tianxin, I love you!"

"Brother Ziyang, I love you too, I’ll wait for you to come home!" Tianxin responded happily, her eyes brimming with happy tears.