Xue Yang knew his story was over. This second chance at life was completely different from ones typical second chance. And in a way he has been treating it as such. He knew that once this was over he returned to nothingness. So might as well do what he can with the time he has been given.

He looks down at that hand that finds his. He feels his breath catch in his throat and his heart pound just a little bit harder with hopeful excitement. If this means that Xingchen is willing to forgive him then perhaps it really is the chance he has desired.

"There is no reason not to. Lying would get me nothing."

Even with the flurry of emotions making his insides twist into turmoil, his voice remains calm. He doesn't want to get too hopeful that things might work out, only to have his heart trampled all over again.