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...

to the bathroom

where Gu Moqian disappeared, momentarily lost in

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

always handled business matters in his study.

broke out, Gu

the company, she had sought Gu Moqian's

their connection had

she barely knew anything about

seem so different from the

suddenly swung open, startling Ji Wei out of her thoughts.

so it might be inconvenient for you. Mr. Gu asked me to help," Sister-in-law Zhang explained kindly as she

surprised—Gu Moqian had

to Sister-in-law Zhang in

the pajamas, but every movement of her injured hand sent a jolt

Shanshui Manor. No need to be so formal," Sister-in-law Zhang replied

Fiancée...

Ji Wei froze momentarily.

repair the relationship

her pajamas, she silently observed her, unable

the Gu Family had prepared a lavish dinner banquet in her

Gu household members regarded Ji Wei as overly

polite and gentle—completely different from last time.

were finally removed, but Ji Wei's feelings