When I came downstairs, it was already midnight, and there was a man on the sofa.

I squinted.

It wasn't Lin Jin.

It was Lin Ziye, Lin Jin's second brother.

The illegitimate child of the Lin family.

Seeing me coming down, Lin Ziye quickly stood up.

"Miss Li, Jin had urgent matters and left first."

I showed no impatience, sat on the sofa, and nodded.

Seeing me not responding, Lin Ziye spoke as if offering a treasure:

"Jin seems to have rushed off because a friend sprained their foot. Miss Li, please don't be angry."

I smiled, changed the subject: "Mr. Lin has waited for so long, would you like to stay for lunch?"

Upon hearing me say that, Lin Ziye nodded quickly.

I got up and instructed the servant next to me:

"Ask Mr. Lin about his preferences and take him for a meal."

"I have other matters, Mr. Lin, please go ahead."

After a slight nod, I walked past Lin Ziye.

Lin Ziye's expression must have been unpleasant, but I paid no attention.

In this high-profile marriage, both Jin and the Lin family were already out of the game.

In the Jingnan region, there were only a few prominent families, and initially, Jin was the best choice.

The Lin family had deep-rooted influence and excellent family education.

However, just six months after our engagement, the Lin family acknowledged an older illegitimate son of greater age than Jin, and a younger illegitimate daughter.

The Lin family's marriage fell apart, family scandals surfaced, and Jin, once the most promising heir in the main branch, faced increasing difficulties within the family.

At that point, Jin was no longer the best choice, but my family never considered calling off the engagement.

Until today, Jin left, leaving behind Lin Ziye.

He knew I wouldn't be interested in Lin Ziye, so in his desperation, leaving Lin Ziye behind was his way of settling things.

But this settlement, I do not accept.

My parents and brother do not accept it either.

As I was having afternoon tea, the news of the cancellation of the engagement between the Li and Lin families had already spread across the internet.

Without me having to intervene, my parents were highly efficient.

The news was elaborately written, officially stating that despite the cancellation of the engagement, the Li and Lin families remained partners, while subtly hinting at the reasons for the broken engagement.

For a moment, gossip news turned Jin and Qin Weimian's love story upside down.

There were those who criticized them, but more praised their love.

I showed this headline "Lin Family's Young Master Stops Plane for Her, Priceless Love Deserves Her" to my best friend.

"If I remember correctly, I am the legitimate fiancée, so was she the mistress in the morning?"

My friend shrugged, "True love has no guilt."

Laughable, true love has no guilt.

The protagonist of this news also confirmed this.

They appeared openly in my house.

Jin had lost weight, and Qin Weimian was by his side.

Jin's mother brought them here, and I raised an eyebrow, wondering what drama was unfolding now?

My mother held a teacup, her expression unchanged, while Jin's mother had a smiling face.

I forgot to mention, Jin's mother didn't particularly like me.

There was no specific reason, just a hostility towards her future daughter-in-law, especially with their family scandal exposed, her hostility towards me grew stronger.

"Jiaojiao, let Auntie have a look, you look even more beautiful after not seeing you for so long.

"What brand is this outfit? It complements you, more lovely and cute. Weimian, don't you think so?"

Lovely and cute?

My face instantly darkened, only my ladylike manners kept me from losing my temper on the spot.

My mother slammed the teacup heavily on the table, the Hetian jade cup couldn't withstand the impact and shattered directly.

"Mom."

Jin's disapproving voice rang out.