Pei Mo is afraid of seeing me. He's afraid that I'll keep getting further away from him.

In the past, Pei Mo hated going back to the Pei family, but now, because of me, he often goes back to the Pei family.

Because this is his rare opportunity to see me.

During the Mid-Autumn Festival family banquet, Pei Mo came back with a gift.

As soon as he entered the door, he stuffed a gift into my hands. The box was from a luxury brand, and it looked quite valuable.

In fact, after the loop, Pei Mo compensated me with many things. He gave me all the resources he had given Zhao Ruo in the previous timeline.

I didn't refuse, but I didn't open any of those things. I sold them all.

I don't want to have any involvement with Pei Mo.

My mom doesn't have memories of the loop. She happily nudged me and told me to thank Pei Mo.

I held the gift and smiled at Pei Mo, saying, "Thank you, older brother."

Pei Mo's previous smiling expression instantly froze.

I tilted my head and called him in front of everyone in the Pei family, "Older brother?"

Pei Mo tugged at the corners of his mouth, not happy with my address.

At the dining table, I politely thanked this older brother while keeping a distance. Both Pei Dad and my mom were satisfied.

Only Pei Mo remained silent. He sipped the red wine in his glass, his eyes carrying a hint of desolation as he looked at me.

By midnight, Pei Mo followed me upstairs.

"Chao Mu, can't we really go back to the past?"

I smiled and looked at him, deliberately going along with his words, "Aren't we back in the past now?"

Pei Mo grabbed my hand.

His eyelashes trembled.

He looked very aggrieved.

"But... you won't say 'see you next time' to me, you won't keep watching me, and you won't cry because I'm hurt."

Fearless Pei Mo showed a hint of confusion and distress. He asked me, "What do you need to forgive me?"

I followed by lowering my gaze and releasing Pei Mo's hand.

I imitated Pei Mo's lofty demeanor, except this time, it was me speaking to him, "Pei Mo, why don't you experience the injuries I've suffered? If you're still alive, I'll reluctantly accompany you and act out a reconciliation."