Clinging to Devoted Fiancé, Heiress Slays the World!

Chapter 5: Chapter 5 Fiancée

Fingers touched the silk fabric. Ji Wei lowered her head and realized she was wearing pajamas, not entirely naked as she had feared.

She let out a small sigh of relief.

Gu Moqian explained calmly, "You were drenched in sweat. I thought soaking in water might make you feel better."

The temperature of the water had been adjusted by him—neither too hot nor cold—and would not let her catch a chill.

"...Thank you."

Feeling a bit embarrassed by her earlier misjudgment, Ji Wei lowered her gaze slightly.

Indeed, soaking in the water eased the burning heat inside her and made her discomfort more bearable.

Her lowered gaze lacked the usual arrogance she carried, instead showing a softer, more delicate side of her.

Her hair, like seaweed, was wet and naturally draped over her face. Her cheeks, warmed by the steam, glowed faintly red. As her eyes lowered slightly, her lashes trembled ever so lightly, like feathers fluttering onto his heart, sending ripples through it.

"I'll step out first. Call me if you need anything."

Gu Moqian's voice was husky as he spoke, swiftly turning away.

Even though she was clothed, the curves of her figure still stood out, and tonight, she looked entirely different from how she had before—triggering an inexplicable feeling within him.

He was afraid that if he stayed any longer, he wouldn't be able to resist himself...

the

direction where Gu Moqian disappeared, momentarily lost in

between waking and sleeping, every time she opened her eyes, she would

handled business matters in his study. Yet tonight,

the scandal between her and Ji Chuyang broke out, Gu Moqian's mother had adamantly

of heir to the company, she had sought Gu Moqian's assistance, which led

even then, their connection had been

told, she barely knew anything about Gu

seem so different from the cold, aloof Mr. Gu

open, startling Ji Wei out of her thoughts. She immediately looked up to see Sister-in-law Zhang walking in her

be inconvenient for you. Mr. Gu asked me to help," Sister-in-law Zhang explained

momentarily surprised—Gu Moqian had been quite

to Sister-in-law Zhang in

of her injured hand sent a jolt of pain. Having help was

Shanshui Manor. No need to be

Fiancée...

Ji Wei froze momentarily.

life, could she truly repair the relationship and reunite with

Zhang helped Ji Wei remove her pajamas, she

of the Ji Family had visited Shanshui Manor before, and back then, the Gu Family had prepared a lavish dinner banquet in her honor. Yet Ji Wei had flipped the entire table, causing a

Ji Wei as overly

seemed polite and gentle—completely different from last time. What had

Zhang's help, the pajamas were finally removed, but Ji Wei's feelings didn't