The morning sunlight was just right.
Chen Lin stood in the kitchen, full of energy.
He was preparing breakfast in an orderly fashion.
Millet porridge bubbled in the pot, while the fried eggs in the skillet gave off an enticing aroma.
Just then, the doorbell rang.
Chen Lin wiped his hands and went to open the door.
Qin Chuxia stood outside in a smart business suit with a skirt.
"Where's Qiuya? She's going to be late!" Qin Chuxia asked out of habit as she changed her shoes and walked inside.
Chen Lin pointed at the closed master bedroom door.
There was something peculiar in his tone. "Still asleep."
Qin Chuxia paused.
Her gaze flicked back and forth between Chen Lin and the door.
She wasn't stupid.
Chen Lin was busy in the kitchen first thing in the morning, while Song Qiuya, who never slept in, still hadn't gotten up.
A thought flashed through her mind.
Her cheeks instantly flushed.
Seeing her expression, Chen Lin felt a little awkward too.
He cleared his throat.
"Breakfast's almost ready. Have some first."
The atmosphere at the dining table was rather peculiar.
Qin Chuxia kept her head down as she ate her porridge, but occasionally glanced up at Chen Lin.
Her eyes were full of curiosity, along with something harder to put into words.
After breakfast, Song Qiuya still showed no sign of getting up.
Qin Chuxia checked the time, growing a little anxious.
"I need to get to the office. I'll take a taxi."
The last car accident had really shaken her confidence.
She was usually fine, but heavy traffic during the morning and evening rush hours made her nervous.
So lately, she had been riding to and from work with Song Qiuya.
Chen Lin glanced toward the bedroom, figuring Song Qiuya would