"Isis, you can tell me after you consider it and make a decision. After all, it's an important milestone in your life. You need to think it over first. Now, you must be tired from the long journey back. Go back to the Isis Pavilion first and have a rest!" Lance reassuringly told Isis. He didn't want her to feel pressured or forced to make a decision.
Isis decided not to say anything. She nodded at her father and walked out of Lance's study in silence. She went straight to the Isis Pavilion to rest.
Meanwhile, Rocky had just returned from the Spiritual Fairyland. He decided to go to the Isis Pavilion to visit Sue, but along the way, he happened to meet Isis. It turned out that she was on her way to the Isis Pavilion to rest.
"You are back?"
"Why are you here?"
They greeted each other in surprise but happened to speak at the same time. They paused at first, but they couldn't help but laugh at themselves.
"You came at the right time. I want to talk to you about something." Isis' smiling face suddenly turned grave. She gestured for Rocky to follow, as she walked into the Isis Pavilion.
Rocky could guess from Isis' expression that she wanted to talk about Lance's proposal. From her behavior, he could sense her unwillingness to accept the marriage.
They soon arrived at the Isis Pavilion. Sue shrieked in excitement when she saw Isis. She exclaimed, "Miss Isis, you're back!"
"Yes, I am." Isis gave Sue a gentle smile. She looked fondly at her like she was her younger sister.
"Mr. Bai, you are also here!" Sue greeted Rocky politely when she saw him follow behind Isis.
"Sue, I want to drink hibiscus tea. Can you go and pick some hibiscus flowers for me?" Isis sweetly asked Sue.
"All right. I will go right away." Sue nodded her head at once. She took a flower basket from the corner and left the Isis Pavilion.
Then, Isis went up to the attic, followed by Rocky.
Isis suddenly stopped when they reached the attic. Behind her, Rocky stopped as well.
An awkward silence settled over the roo
Isis was completely lost. She found it extremely difficult to make a choice.
"It seems that even if I agree, you won't. It makes sense. With your character, you will never put up with anything you don't like. There is nothing to stop you from finding someone who is better than me and wouldn't mind your past," Rocky encouragingly said when he noticed that she was still hesitating.
"Actually, after that event, I've decided not to marry anyone," Isis said with a resolute expression. Rocky looked at her in surprise.
He was entranced by the fierce determination he saw in her eyes. However, he was also saddened by her answer.
"Why not?" Rocky asked earnestly, though he could guess her reason.
"I've lost my virginity, and I know that any man would prefer their wife to be a virgin. Whoever I marry, I may not be happy. If so, why should I look for trouble for myself? It's better to live alone. Good men are very rare, after all." Isis smiled. It seemed that she was just making excuses for herself.
"Since you say so, then I am at fault. After all, I'm the one who..." Rocky uttered, a morose expression written over his face.
"I don't blame you. It is the god of destiny that made fools out of us!" Isis spoke with a resigned sigh.
"In that case, why don't we have a fake marriage?" Rocky suggested after a short but thoughtful silence.