Six years later, I and my four cubs blew up my ex-husband's house

But without any evidence to prove her innocence, Charlene didn't know how to answer this question.

She was afraid that saying too much would make it seem like she was making excuses.

So she became even more silent.

Emily had no choice but to hurry up and remind them, "Be careful, I just overheard our staff talking about it."

Your matter seems to have caused quite a stir online, with a rather intense public reaction.

You need to prepare yourselves mentally in advance.

Then, before Charlene could react, Emily went back to filming.

Although Xia Lin didn't say anything, she could already guess how the internet would react.

Netizens are always prone to believing one-sided stories, and the slightest disturbance can cause a huge uproar.

Lee Ji-eun acted like a pure white lotus, colluding with Nika to mislead the public and slander her with various veiled words.

Charlene could almost imagine that the internet was now flooded with accusations and attacks against her.

What she was worried about was that all of this would have a negative impact on Tokino.

She subconsciously turned her gaze to the person in front of her.

At this moment, I am lying on his back.

The boy has an upright posture and broad shoulders, which gives people a sense of security and stability.

This was the first time the two had been in such close proximity, their bodies pressed together almost without any gap.

She could clearly feel his steady breathing and warm body temperature.

If it were before, such close contact might have made Charlene's heart race and left her feeling flustered.

But at this moment, all she felt was worry that she would cause him trouble.

She couldn't help but blame herself: Why didn't I take more precautions?

He knew perfectly well that woman had ill intentions.

Although Shino just protected himself indirectly, what if the news gets too outrageous later?

His attitude towards me will likely change, and he might even lose all affection for me.

After these two days of interaction, she could sense that Shi Ye did not dislike her.

Now things are really messed up, everything's going to be ruined.

This thought was like a thorn, pricking her heart and causing her to feel a pang of pain. It made her nose sting, her eyes well up with tears, and she felt particularly frustrated.

She couldn't help but gently press her face against his broad back, trying to draw some warmth and comfort.

But she still couldn't help but sniff very lightly.

This subtle movement did not escape Shi Ye's ears.

He immediately slowed his pace, turned his head slightly, and asked her in a low voice with obvious concern, "Does it hurt a lot?"

Charlene shook her head but did not respond.

Shino couldn't see her movements, so he took it as her consent and reassured her in a gentler tone, "Just bear with it a little longer, we'll be there soon."

Then, with his long legs and swift steps, he quickly headed towards the camp.

Lee Ji-eun, who was behind them, saw this scene and gritted her teeth in anger.

She couldn't figure out which part of the process went wrong.

Even though she had clearly indicated what kind of person Xia Lin was, Shi Ye still protected her.

Not only did they not believe her, but they also embarrassed her in front of so many people and left her to her own devices.

Isn't he afraid of the pressure from public opinion?

Those rumors and gossip were enough to completely overwhelm the two of them and destroy everything.

Nika had been playing the villain for a while, but now, seeing her friend so angry that she was almost losing control, she realized that Nika was now gritting her teeth in frustration.

She moved closer and whispered, "This guy is even tougher than I imagined. You've taken a fancy to someone from the countryside, and you're still so ungrateful!"

Lee Ji-eun was also extremely upset and unwilling to accept it.

She believed herself to be excellent in every way, whether it was her appearance, talent, or family background, and that she was a good match for Shi Ye.

But why is it that she just can't catch his eye?

The more she thought about it, the more indignant she became; however, she did not give up.

It's ok.

There will definitely be an opportunity.

She would make that Xia Lin feel ashamed and distance herself from Shi Ye.

If she can withstand the cyberbullying.

Thinking of this, Lee Ji-eun's eyes turned cold, even carrying a hint of twisted pleasure.

……

Charlene felt a cold gaze fixed on her from behind, its presence incredibly strong.

She didn't turn her head.

Because she didn't need to look to know whose gaze was being directed at her.

The group quickly returned to the camp.

Upon arrival, Shi Ye immediately took her to the tent.

After carefully setting her down, he immediately asked, "Where's the medicine?"

Charlene raised her hand and gently tapped the backpack beside her with her fingertips.

Tokino understood and immediately took the backpack.

He crouched down, unzipped his jacket, and searched carefully.

Take out all the necessary items, such as disinfectant, cotton swabs, and gauze, and arrange them neatly to the side.

Then, he gently grasped Charlene's calf and began to treat the wound with tender movements.

Charlene looked at his focused profile, his eyes and brows were exceptionally serious, as if the whole world had only this one thing left.

As she watched, she suddenly felt that perhaps she should explain what had happened today to him.

She hesitated for a moment, then said in a soft voice, "I...I didn't push her on purpose."

Shino didn't stop what he was doing, but spoke softly, with a hint of a smile in his voice, "Finally you've spoken?"

Charlene was taken aback, clearly not expecting him to react this way.

Shi Ye raised his eyes, glanced at her briefly, his gaze clear and direct, and continued, "I thought you were just going to stay silent and let others talk about you."

Charlene was stunned, and after several seconds she asked softly, "You...believe me?"

Shi Ye chuckled, "If I didn't trust you, I wouldn't have carried you back."

I'm not stupid; those two were working together, and their story was full of holes.

Anyone with a modicum of sense could tell there was a problem.

He paused, his tone becoming more serious, "Not to mention, I know you quite well."

Although the two didn't have much contact, the fact that Charlene could get along with Marcy showed that there was nothing wrong with her personality.

Not to mention, when Marcy was attacked at school, Charlene protected Marcy despite the threats from others.

How could someone with such a temperament, who is always willing to stand up and protect others, possibly intentionally hurt others?

Tokino then asked, "Tell me, what happened?"

Charlene hesitated for a moment, but under Shi Ye's encouraging and trusting gaze, she quickly stopped hesitating and explained the whole story in detail.

After finishing her sentence, she said, "I really felt like my trouser leg was being ripped hard, but later they insisted that I pushed them."

But I have no evidence to prove my innocence.

So, I haven't said a word yet.

Shi Ye pondered for a moment, then replied, "So, they orchestrated this whole thing to slander you, right?"

Charlene nodded, looking at him cautiously, her tone tinged with uncertainty, "Do you believe what I'm saying?"

Tokino sighed helplessly, "I said I believed you, so naturally I won't change my mind."

Lee Ji-eun herself is not a simple person, and besides, didn't she say, "You didn't do it on purpose"?

Therefore, you don't need to feel any psychological burden.