"Xia Yu?!"
Xia Yu's sudden visit in the middle of the night took Mei Terumi somewhat by surprise.
Never mind the hour; the fact that Xia Yu still had enough strength to get out of bed showed truly rare stamina and energy.
"What are you coming to me for this late?"
Xia Yu's soft chuckle came from outside the door.
"It's our wedding night. I feel bad making you listen to those sounds all this time. There are still a few hours before sunrise, so I'll lie down here for a while, lest people say I've neglected you."
"No need!"
Mei Terumi answered angrily:
"I'm not feeling well. Leave. I'm going to sleep! If you dare force your way in, don't blame me for being ruthless! Don't underestimate Kirigakure's Mizukage!"
Mei Terumi was adamant. She quickly spread her delicate hands, staring fixedly at the door. She had locked it securely. If Xia Yu dared break it down and force his way in, she was ready to retaliate with Lava Release without a moment's hesitation.
"..."
Xia Yu's voice no longer came from outside the door. After a brief silence, there was only the sound of footsteps fading into the distance.
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"Did he leave?"
Only after the footsteps had disappeared completely did Mei Terumi relax and slowly let out a long breath. Her chest, swollen with tension, also began to settle.
Yet for some reason, an inexplicable sense of disappointment suddenly arose in her heart.
She climbed back onto the soft bed, pressed her ear firmly against the wall, and listened carefully to the sounds from the bedroom next door.
Mei Terumi had thought those filthy sounds would start up again.
But after listening for quite a while, she heard nothing except some faint, soft snoring.
From one person.
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