Looking at his plate, which was already half empty, all he could taste was the acrid charred flavor that infested his senses, killing off any appetite he might have had.
He couldn't eat anymore of this stuff, no matter how reluctant he felt. Thus, Ou Chengtian dumped what was left into the trash and promptly brushed his teeth.
Fearing that it wouldn't be quite proper to immediately return to her, he decided to wait downstairs for about twenty minutes before slowly heading upstairs.
When he opened the door, the light was still on. He had thought Xia Liyou hadn't fallen asleep yet, but as he approached, he realized she was already sound asleep, with uneaten snacks lying next to her.
This picture of her reminded him of the carefree Xia Liyou of the past, an innocent young girl full of enthusiasm and optimism, who wore her resplendent smile openly for all to see.
Ou Chengtian tactfully moved closer to her, gazing intently at her profile, lost in thoughts.
