15 Futile Search (1/2)

”I'd like to go out sightseeing.” Han Jie said trying to sound convincing.

This obviously did not work as Jonah looked at her confused, ”But you don't like the city. What do you really want to do?”

”I'm going to go look for my sister.” She finally said truthfully for a while. There was actually no need to hide it since Han Feng was doing it himself. She could help a little, right?

Jonah's eyes brightened. ”Do you know where she might be?” He asked hoping she did.

He was worried about Han Jie and the entire situation in all honesty. She actually had a point, regardless of how good the intention was or what color, a lie was a lie. If Han Mei wanted to break off the engagement, then she needed to have the courage to do it herself.

”No, but I know some of her hideouts in this city.” Han Jie said delightedly.

”You do? Miss, we should tell your father!” Jonah was surprised. Han Mei didn't travel much, how did she have hideouts in a different city?

”No! My sister is upset with father. If he finds her before I managed to talk to her, then she will run away further!” Han Jie refused. She also could not betray her own sister. They were twins and their connection was not something others could understand.

Han Mei trusted her with some information and she did not plan to sell her out without giving her sister a chance to explain. Actually, Han Jie could not do it ever.

”Are you going to convince her to go back and not that you won't join her?” Jonah asked looking at Han Jie skeptically.

Through clenched teeth, ”Yes! So are you going to help me or not?”

”Yes.” He agreed immediately afraid of Han Jie suddenly changing her mind. It would be nice to know all of Han Mie's hideouts in case of an emergency.

”But you have to swear to secrecy.” It was almost like Han Jie had read his thoughts.

Jonah's face looked hurt, but his eyes glinted, Han Jie could confirm that he was faking it. He then placed his hand over his chest before speaking, ”Huh? Don't you trust me?”

”Jonah swear on every gummy bear you would ever eat.” She demanded instead.

Jonah could not help but burst out laughing before he coughed and tried to speak when Han Jie glared at him. ”I swear.”

”You swear on what?” She questioned with a raised look of annoyance like her demand was being mocked.

”I swear on every gummy bear I shall ever eat.” he said still laughing. Jonah could not remember why Han Jie kept on mentioning gummy bears when she was the one who could not leave without it compared to him.