Liu Wei's words stirred some feelings of guilt in Li Beinian.
After sending her off, Li Beinian turned around and headed back into the house.
Mu Xichen was sitting on the sofa with his legs crossed, leaning back casually.
He did not react on sensing Li Beinian's return. Instead, he sat back quietly and closed his eyes to rest.
Li Beinian walked over, feeling inexplicably nervous.
Just as she had cleared the glass used by the guest and poured out the remaining water in it, she felt a pair of arms wrapping around her waist.
She paused and placed the cup back on the table.
Mu Xichen pressed his face against her back, breathing in her faint fragrance through her clothes.
Li Beinian slid onto his lap and said, "You're home early today."
New Year was just around the corner and Li Beinian had specially made time to be at home.
She had thought initially that Mu Xichen would not be home so soon, but it was a pleasant surprise.
