Lin Jiao drank water after wiping the tears from her eyes. Mingquan took the water glass from her and placed it on the tray which the servant was holding. She left upon getting Mingquan's gesture and the doors closed.
Lin Jiao was still trembling in fear. Bai Jue went extreme today. She had many bad experiences in her life, but this one was the worst.
Mingquan held her hands, and she peered at him. "I am here," he said and caressed her hands.
"Why didn't the Fourth Prince come earlier? He almost kissed me," Lin Jiao said, and again her eyes filled with tears.
"I didn't think Bai Jue would stoop this low," Mingquan said, and he pulled her close. He put his hand on her back and patted it. "He will be punished severely for molesting you," he assured her.
Lin Jiao felt better with that warm embrace. He slowly moved his hand to the back of her head. He stroked her hair and asked her not to think about it.
