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 shut

direction where Gu Moqian disappeared,

sleeping, every time she opened

in his study. Yet tonight, he hadn't left her side

scandal between her and Ji Chuyang broke out, Gu Moqian's mother had adamantly insisted on canceling their

to help Ji Chuyang secure the position of heir to the company, she had sought Gu

their connection had been strictly

barely knew anything

really? Why did he seem so different from the cold,

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

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

momentarily surprised—Gu Moqian

Sister-in-law Zhang in gratitude,

take off the pajamas, but every movement of her injured hand

mistress of Shanshui Manor. No need to

Fiancée...

Ji Wei froze momentarily.

new life, could she truly repair the relationship

Zhang helped Ji Wei remove her pajamas, she silently observed her,

Gu Family had prepared a lavish dinner banquet

that day, the Gu household members regarded Ji Wei as overly arrogant

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

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