When the midday sun rose, Shen Li finally opened her eyes, feeling as if her whole body was falling apart with aches in her waist and back.
Though it was supposed to be something vexing, she felt a certain comfort, a sensation she'd never experienced before since being with Huo Siyu.
"Good early watch," Huo Siyu's voice came from beside the bed.
His gentle voice seemed to carry endless indulgence.
Shen Li looked into his tender eyes, then at the clock hanging nearby, and said, "Shouldn't it be 'good noon' instead?"
Huo Siyu smiled gently and sincerely suggested, "Or perhaps, 'good evening'?"
Shen Li was initially startled but quickly caught on, struggling to get out of bed and protesting angrily, "You scoundrel, what are you up to?"
"To take you," Huo Siyu said softly, cupping Shen Li's face and gently planting a kiss, knowing she was tired and did not tease her relentlessly.
Shen Li breathed lightly, then firmly pushed Huo Siyu away.
