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Chapter 224 They All Have an Ulterior Object in View
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2024-10-29 19:42:56In plain clothes, Ning Xueyan's face looked much paler than Ning Qingshan's, and it made her jet-black eyes even more clear and dark under her trembling, long eyelashes. Her paleness reminded people of purity and niceness and her aloof temperament made her more like a fairy.
Compared to Ning Qingshan, she was more like to arouse Third Prince's attention. Ning Qingshan had been sensitively aware that Ao Mingyu had looked at Ning Xueyan more than once before they got into the carriage.
It made jealousy spread in Ning Qingshan's mind, like a frantic viper.
Holding back her anger and gritting her teeth, she squeezed out a smile and talked to Ning Xueyan. She reminded herself to be patient. She would watch Ning Xueyan step by step into the abyss. She had many opportunities to corner Ning Xueyan and she would watch her struggling in the trap and being tortured!
"Third Sister, it doesn't matter. Let's bygones be bygones. Since so many
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