Wu Yang Jin fell silent for a moment, then sighed softly and drew her into his arms.
"Since that's the case, you belong to me now."
Yuan En Yehui's body stiffened slightly, then a smile slowly curved her lips.
Leaning against Wu Yang Jin's chest and breathing in his scent, Yuan En Yehui wore a blissful smile.
At this moment, she no longer needed to hide her feelings, nor did she need to hesitate.
He already knew how she felt, and he had given her his answer.
"Whatever happens from now on, I'll be by your side." Wu Yang Jin gently stroked her long hair, his voice soft and low.
"You're not allowed to take it back." Yuan En Yehui looked up at him, her gaze serious.
"Never." Wu Yang Jin chuckled, lowered his head, and lightly tapped her forehead with his own.
Yuan En Yehui's heart trembled. The tips of her ears flushed faintly red, yet she still looked at him stubbornly.
The night deepened. Starlight spilled in through the window, and the room was steeped in the warmth that belonged only to the two of them.
Then Wu Yang Jin suddenly noticed something unusual about the person in his arms. A faint smile curved his lips.
"What? At a time like this, you're getting shy instead?"
"I-I'm not!" Yuan En Yehui retorted stubbornly, but her crimson ears had already betrayed her.
Wu Yang Jin chuckled and slowly raised a hand, his fingertips brushing her cheek as he gently tucked away the slightly disheveled strands of hair on her face.
"Then prove it to me."
His voice was low, magnetic, and seductive, making Yuan En Yehui's heartbeat quicken.
She froze for a moment, then bit her lower lip hard and drew a deep breath, as though she had thoroughly