***
Qiao Chutian had washed up in the first-floor bathing room, changed into a clean sleep robe, and went upstairs.
The bedroom door was open.
Mai Xiaomai quietly read her book by the light, leaning against the wall.
Thinking of what she'd just said, "I'll wait for you to come back before I sleep," his heart warmed. He walked in and said softly, "I'm back!"
Mai Xiaomai put down the book and gave him a slight smile, "Okay, let's go to sleep then."
"Mm."
Qiao Chutian hummed faintly, walked around her, climbed onto the bed, and lay down.
Seeing he wasn't talking, and not knowing what to say herself, Mai Xiaomai tugged at the bedsheet and closed her eyes to sleep on her back.
About ten minutes later, Qiao Chutian suddenly asked, "Mai Xiaomai, are you asleep yet?"
"Not yet."
Mai Xiaomai answered.
"Were you scared just now?"
"No, I used to tumble down the stairs a lot as a kid, I'm battle-hardened."
"You clutz."
