"I..."
Phini's mouth hung half open, her lips trembling slightly with nervousness.
The girl's face was full of shyness, but there was also a hint of surprise and relief.
All this time, she had never dared to voice the thoughts in her heart.
She had always worried—worried that Mr. Lin Mo might not like her, worried that Miss Ally might be upset. She could not help thinking about what would happen if she were rejected...
Whenever she thought of that, the heart-wrenching feeling made her even more timid, even less willing to speak of her feelings.
Thus, the emotions hidden deep within her heart had piled up again and again, growing heavier and more suffocating.
And now, although the timing was terribly abrupt, Mr. Lin Mo had suddenly said those words, just like a scene she had once seen in her dreams...
The feelings that had accumulated within her finally erupted all at once, overcoming her naturally shy personality.
"I... I like Mr. Lin Mo too!"
For Phini, this was already very loud. It could even be said that she was shouting with all the courage she could muster.
Lin Mo reached out and removed her large white hat, then gently pulled the adorable girl into his arms.
Phini leaned against his chest, her face still flushed red. Her heartbeat uncontrollably quickened as she felt the warmth before her, leaving her with a dizzying sense of happiness.
"Miss Shefiliya, the look in your eyes right now makes you seem like a gratified old mother."
Ally sidled up to Shefiliya and whispered into her ear.
Although Shefiliya always wore that indifferent expression, everyone had emotions after all. After spending enough time with her, one could naturally read her current mood from the subtle changes in her expression.
"I don't..."
Shefiliya shot