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Would one have such intense feelings for a woman who is merely a pastime?
Huo Zhenyang's mind flashed back to encountering Shangguan Yao… He remembered instructing Ade to look into something in America from five years ago, and perhaps there should be some lead by now.
His eyebrows lifted slightly, and his thoughts were faintly stirred, as if sensing something drawing closer step by step.
...
When Jiayi opened her eyes, she realized it was already dark outside the window.
She opened her drowsy eyes and saw the man beside her, leaning against the golden headboard, his dark and deep eyes gazing at her, though it was unclear what he was thinking.
Jiayi sat up, suddenly alert, oh no! The fever reducer and anti-inflammatory pills needed to be taken every two hours, what time was it now!
She scrambled out of bed, intending to fetch some water.
