"What's wrong? Can't sleep again?"
Lin Mo asked with concern.
Phini had come looking for him like this once before, not long after they had left Silver Creek City.
"Um..."
Phini seemed to hesitate, unable to say what was on her mind. Her little face flushed red as she struggled for a long while before finally nodding.
"Then come in."
Lin Mo stepped aside and let Phini into the room.
Phini placed her pillow on the bed. Looking at the two pillows side by side, her breathing became a little uneven.
"Did you take a bath?"
"Ah!"
Phini's reaction was unexpectedly strong. After letting out a startled cry, she nodded and replied weakly, "I did."
"Then get some rest early."
As he spoke, Lin Mo lay down on the bed.
Phini took off her shoes and socks as well, then slipped beneath the covers.
The warmth made her body go soft and weak, leaving her unable to muster any strength.
After the Magic Energy Lamp was switched off, the room fell into darkness. That darkness gradually soothed her tense emotions. She turned on her side and looked at Lin Mo, who was lying flat beside her.
A little closer... a little closer...
His scent washed over her, making her heart tremble uncontrollably.
It smelled warm, like something that had been left in the sunlight.
Just as she had a few days ago, Phini gathered her courage and leaned against him. At such close range, she could clearly hear his heartbeat.
Thump—thump—
It was rather steady.
Curled up beside him, the girl felt her own frantic heartbeat and uneven breathing, and suddenly felt a little disappointed.
Should she be braver, like Sister Shefiliya had said, and just directly...
But how could she possibly do something like that?!
Looking at Lin Mo,