The hot spring's water temperature kept rising, steam filling the air.
The two people embracing and kissing beside the hot spring could not be seen clearly.
Their mingled breathing rose and fell, as though hinting at how fierce this long-suppressed kiss was.
"Xie Yanci." Sitting on his arm, Xu Shi reached out and cupped his cheeks.
Through a thin veil of steam, they gazed at each other for a long time, neither able to see clearly the tangled, indescribable emotions in the other's heart.
Holding Xu Shi securely aloft, Xie Yanci raised his reverent eyes to him, his Adam's apple bobbing. "Mm."
What did he want to say?
Xu Shi did not know either.
He simply wanted to call his name a few more times, to hear a few more of his answers.
Sitting on the Alpha's arm, Xu Shi felt no fear. One hand braced against his shoulder while the other gently stroked his face.
From top to bottom, from his deep-set eyes to his high nose bridge, he carefully traced his features.
Will I still remember your face after we divorce?
My memory is so bad.
"..."
Xie Yanci parted his lips, wanting to say something, only for the words to catch in his throat.
The words Xu Shi had spoken himself that day still echoed in his mind.
"We absolutely have to divorce."
Absolutely have to divorce...
"Kiss me again." Xu Shi reached out and lightly patted his cheek.
"Mm." His Adam's apple bobbing, Xie Yanci set him down steadily.
He bent down and kissed Xu Shi's lips, tender and lingering.
At twenty-five, their arranged marriage contract was due to end. Both of them knew it.
It was not a matter of liking or disliking. After sharing a bed so many times, there was bound to be