"She's so cute that I couldn't help but wonder how it feels to have a little sister…" Qi Jianyi murmured, her tone soft and thoughtful, though she was lying through her teeth. Her lips curled into a small, amused smile as she watched Qi Jinlu's face twist in unmistakable jealousy.
She looked up at the sky, her gaze distant as if caught in a reverie. "But when I woke up, I realised that having two little brothers is just as good as having a little sister."
Qi Jinlu stilled, his body freezing as her words sank in. A silent, vulnerable pause passed between them. Qi Jianyi smiled, but the light didn't quite reach her eyes. She was letting him see only what she could show, holding back the truth that lingered in her heart.
"I won't talk about the past, but Jinlu… I do like you both now. So you and Jinli can stop trying so hard. You're my brothers, and I'll protect and care for you both, just as much as I want to protect the little sister in my dream."
