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CHAPTER 824
The awkward smile on his face gave him away quicker than he could explain. Li Jing crossed her arms in front of her chest, her brow raised, silently questioning him and daring him not to lie to her.
"When you look at me with eyes as sharp as an eagle's, I can't help but shiver," Ye Cheng teased. He hoped to peel her mind off the mess he had made.
However, Li Jing remained adamant. Tapping her feet relentlessly on the tiled floor, he was forced to sigh in defeat.
"Fine. I'm a mess, and I am confused," Ye Cheng groaned.
"Confused?" She unfolded her arms and walked over to where he stood. "Talk to me, Cheng. We do not keep secrets from each other. Especially ones that leave us distressed and tossing innocent glasses against the wall."
Her smile grew as she placed her hand on his arm, losing them, and placed his hand around her waist. "Hey."
