The room fell into a momentary silence as words hung in the air.
Bai Lingyun, still caught in Xian Tian's embrace, looked up at him with wide, pleading eyes.
She wanted nothing more than for him to continue, but she could sense the tension building between them and Madam Qin.
Xian Tian met Madam Qin's gaze, his expression unreadable.
He could see the fire in her eyes, the mixture of desire and anger burning bright.
He knew that he had crossed a line, but the pull between them was too strong to ignore.
He couldn't careless about other stuff.
"Madam Qin, I understand your concern, but I can't deny my feelings for Bai Lingyun. We've shared something special, and I believe she feels the same way," he said, his voice firm yet gentle.
Bai Lingyun swallowed hard, nodding in agreement.
Thump* Thump*
She could feel her heart pounding in her chest, her body still tingling from Xian Tian's touch.
