After an unknown amount of time, Wang Dong'er's eyelashes fluttered, and she slowly opened her eyes. When she saw Tian Chen sitting beside the bed with her in his arms, a sweet smile spread across her face.
"You big meanie, cuddle me!" Hearing Wang Dong'er's soft murmur, Tian Chen felt warmth well up in his heart.
He smiled and held her even tighter, as though he wanted to make her a part of his own body.
"Good morning, my little princess." His voice was full of affection and tenderness.
Wang Dong'er responded, resting her head gently against Tian Chen's chest and listening to his steady heartbeat. Ever since she had laid everything out with him yesterday, her love for him had sunk into her very bones, and she never wanted to leave his arms, not even for a moment.
After a while, Wang Dong'er leaned against Tian Chen with a mischievous smile on her face.
"You big meanie, I'm hungry. Have you made breakfast?"
Tian Chen nodded with a smile and affectionately pinched her nose.
"Yes, yes, my little princess. I'll go get breakfast ready."
Before long, Tian Chen came over carrying a plate of carefully prepared breakfast and set it on the bedside table.
Wang Dong'er's eyes lit up at the sight of the food.
Tian Chen sat beside the bed and looked at her tenderly. "Go on, eat. It's all your favorites."
Wang Dong'er picked up her chopsticks and put a bite of food into her mouth, a satisfied smile spreading across her face. "It's so delicious! You big meanie, you're amazing!"
Seeing how happy she was, Tian Chen's heart filled with happiness as well. "As long as you like it. I'll make you even more delicious food from now on."
Wang Dong'er nodded as she ate, then