Holding the soft body in his arms, Mo Xie stretched his tired hand and steadied his breathing.
Bai Tingting leaned weakly against his chest. Once she had caught her breath and some of the blush had faded from her face, she spoke in a sweet voice.
"Mo... Mo Xie... I'm so happy..."
Mo Xie smiled, lowered his head to kiss her forehead, and said gently,
"As long as you're happy, Tingting."
"Mo Xie, actually... I've been scared these past few days."
"Scared of what?"
"I was scared... scared you didn't like me, that you didn't want me. After all... things have moved so fast between us. I wasn't sure where I stood."
Mo Xie paused. He wrapped his arms around Bai Tingting's slender waist, stroked her smooth back, and said softly,
"I know what's happened these past few days was unexpected, especially for a girl. But please believe me. I'll make sure you feel secure, all right?"
"Mm..."
Bai Tingting blushed at his words, pressed her lips together, and answered quietly.
Without thinking, Bai Tingting... and immediately realized something was wrong.
Startled, she looked at Mo Xie with apology in her eyes and said, embarrassed,
"Ah, I'm sorry. I've only been thinking about myself, and now..."
"I... I'm fine."
"No, that won't do!"
Bai Tingting looked determined. She immediately pushed herself up and left his embrace, then...
Mo Xie tipped his head back slightly and closed his eyes...
At that moment, all he could feel was...
Bai Tingting revealed a... expression, her beautiful eyes... as she looked at Mo Xie.
Seeing Bai Tingting so sweet and obedient, Mo Xie grew dazed. He reached out and gently stroked her head, and she rubbed against his palm like a kitten.
Time passed, second by second. Who knew how long it had been