A series of shuffling sounds of getting into bed, someone lay down behind her.
Without turning around, she knew it was Si Ye.
Chen Zhi opened her eyes, thinking that Si Ye would do something to her, but there was no movement from him, his breathing was steady, yet it seemed like he was not asleep.
Chen Zhi inexplicably felt that Si Ye was troubled.
What a strange thing, Si Ye was troubled—she had never seen him looking so weighed down with worries.
"Chen Zhi..." Si Ye suddenly called her name softly, and Chen Zhi stiffened slightly, thinking he had realized she was awake.
The man did not wait for her response, but spoke on his own, "You're right, I have never experienced maternal love."
What did he mean by that?!
A flicker of confusion passed through Chen Zhi's eyes; why had he suddenly started talking about this.
Si Ye rolled over, turning his back to her, his voice was very low, almost a murmur, "That's why, I don't want to lose paternal love as well..."