"I have been raising... " a son in F Country.
She intentionally left her sentence unfinished, assuming most people would think she was referring to a pet, like a cat or dog.
She hoped to brush this off easily.
But she clearly underestimated Huo Sichen's patience. He stared into her eyes, waiting for her to continue her nonsense.
Li Susu unconsciously gulped, struck by a sudden idea, she cuddled into his arms just like how she used to five years ago, wrapping her arms around his waist.
Her voice was as soft as a kitten: "I'm still so sleepy... what time is it?"
The man's body tensed slightly.
Feeling her soft body against his, recalling the lively activity they just had in bed, he had trouble controlling himself.
Even though he knew she was intentionally trying to change the subject, Huo Sichen didn't want to call her bluff.
"It's past six, go take a shower."
She looked surprised: "Oh, it's already six? Ok, I'm getting up."