Ying Qingcang had gone back to China. He had not spoken a word to Xin Qing when he left, because Xin Qing had made herself clear that she would not return with him even if it killed her.

"If you push me again, I'll marry William." Those were the words that had made Ying Qingcang turn around and walk away. On the day he left, Xin Qing caught a glimpse of the plane soaring across the sky above her head. Then she started to cry. Her sobs were so intense that it was as if she was ...