Chapter 240: Falling Sick (2)

She did not dare to neglect her studies in any of the three divisions precisely because of that.

Yun Qi's forlorn expression from that day lingered in her mind. Even though she did not have any goals or any sense of belonging in the world, she treasured those who cared or showed any concern for her. It was not something that she had ever experienced in her past life.

It did not matter if it was Shen Feng, or Shen Siyu, or even Yun Qi; she knew that their care, concern, and protection came from their hearts and without any ulterior motives. As a thief, she had experienced the coldness of society, and she had seen the ugly side of human beings. Those people would even turn against their friends and family for fame and fortune. She only wished to protect the care that they had shown her with her life.

Even though a thief was selfish and crafty, they had soft spots too, and those three were the ones she kept in her heart.