"You've misunderstood." Seeing the displeasure on Chu Lingjun's face, Long Chen quickly explained, "That's not what I meant. I'm just concerned for your safety!"
"This is just an excuse to get rid of me," Chu Lingjun said flatly. "There's no need to say anything more!"
Long Chen was at a loss for words. If that was what Chu Lingjun thought, he truly didn't know what to say. What a grave injustice! I'm really just looking out for her, not making excuses!
Still, he tried to explain, "Spirit Monarch, I really don't mean what you think..."
Before he could finish, Chu Lingjun cut him off. "If you really don't mean it, then don't say anything at all. If you say one more word about me leaving, you're just admitting you think I'm a burden!"
Hearing this, Long Chen felt a headache coming on. Unsure what to say, he could only shake his head and let her have her way.
"You win."
