Chen Mo was awakened by the sunlight that had sneaked through the curtains in the early morning. It was a little warm.
After half a month of vacation, it was another quiet morning.
After eight ethereal years of travel through the universe, such a warm morning was exceptionally rare.
On those planets before, some had no distinction between day and night, while others had days and nights with schedules different from Earth's. This kind of regular, reassuring time was exceedingly precious.
The bedroom door opened, and Xiao Yu walked in lightly. Meeting Chen Mo's gaze, she smiled gently. "Honey, breakfast is ready."
Xiao Yu's blue hair draped over her shoulders. She had just gotten up and wore no makeup, only a plain casual long dress. Her face carried a happy smile, making her extraordinarily captivating at that moment. It was as though a string in Chen Mo's heart had been plucked. He gently pulled her into his arms. She was soft and comfortable.
"What is it?" Xiao Yu asked softly.
"Nothing. I just wanted to hold you."
"Mm."
Xiao Yu let Chen Mo hold her, her face resting against his chest as she basked in the moment.
Only after a long while did Chen Mo release her. He stroked the hair scattered over Xiao Yu's shoulders. "I'll go wash up first. Wait for me."
Chen Mo sat at the table and ate breakfast seriously. For the past eight years, he had not eaten any breakfast made by Xiao Yu. Now, every meal tasted especially delicious. Little Female Beast sat on the table, waiting for Mo Nv to peel an egg for her. Her little paws fidgeted anxiously, and she simply hugged a piece of bread and started gnawing on it.
Zhao Min and Wushuang were chatting and laughing with Chen's