"I know," Shen Zhen replied in a calm voice. "I know that you will never treat me in the same manner as my father did to my mother, but..." She drew in a cold breath as she continued, "But I cannot trust you. The world is collapsing; no one knows the future, and no one can be sure about what will happen from here on out. Love can be beautiful, but it's not a fundamental need for survival. It can become a burden if the dynamics are not strong enough."
"Unlike you, I am not an ability user. I am a common survivor who only knows how to save lives when it matters the most. But that is all I can do… I cannot share your burden, and I cannot help you grow stronger."
When Lu Yu went to speak, she raised her hand and said to him, "I know that you are going to tell me that it doesn't matter and that you will stay true to me, but like I said, I cannot trust you. It's not in my nature to trust a man."
