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Chapter 386: Chapter 386: Caught in the Net Chapter 386: Chapter 386: Caught in the Net “Ruxin, although we are not destined to be life partners, we can still be very close friends. Whether it’s in work or in life, I hope I can help you. You are a very outstanding girl, and you will definitely find the happiness that truly belongs to you.”

Hearing these words, Ding Ruxin’s face was already covered in tears.

She had always thought she was the only one invested, assuming she was deluding herself with unrequited love. But Zhou Jin’an’s words warmed her heart.

“But in my heart there is only you, room only for you.”

She murmured softly.

Zhou Jin’an moved closer and patted her shoulder, “I know, and I believe there will be someone better to take my place. Ruxin, you are a smart girl, I don’t want to see you struggling with yourself. This trip to France, I came especially to accompany you, so you wouldn’t have to suffer.”

Ding Ruxin looked at Zhou Jin’an through teary eyes, finding the man before her more enigmatic by the moment. Despite her best efforts, she couldn’t fathom his thoughts.

“I hope this journey hasn’t left you with any regrets.”

Zhou Jin’an added.

In his eyes, she saw depth and sincerity. With matters of the heart, if it’s not mutual, one must recognize when to halt.

Retreating is to preserve one’s own dignity, stepping back is to maintain each other’s respect.

Ding Ruxin was intelligent; she loved deeply but sensibly.

“Jin’an, thank you, thank you for fulfilling my last wishes.”

“Then rest early, we will return to Rong City tomorrow morning.”

Zhou Jin’an said again.

This time, Ding Ruxin said nothing more, just obediently nodded her head.

Both returned to the hotel, and then to their respective rooms.

Ding Ruxin sat disconsolately by the window all night, at first shedding endless tears, eventually regaining her composure.

Although she was in love with Zhou Jin’an, she couldn’t bear to be his mistress, subject to public scorn.

The clamor on her social media now seemed childish. So she deleted all her Moments updates.

Just as Zhou Jin’an said, being friends was everlasting.

She finally prepared her mind to accept this unique friendship.

“Jin’an, thank you for your heartfelt words today. I am very willing to be your friend forever, and I hope you sincerely consider me a friend as well.”

After sending the message, Zhou Jin’an replied quickly.

“Okay.”

His words were brief.

He was calling Qiao En, but despite repeated attempts, she refused to answer.

Zhou Jin’an knew that Qiao En was angry.

Women’s anger can be inexplicable; he seemed to know why yet also clueless.

Qiao En had blocked Zhou Jin’an’s phone calls and WeChat, holding back a belly full of anger.