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

blankly in the direction where Gu

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

as a workaholic who always handled business matters in his

past life, when the scandal between her and Ji Chuyang broke out, Gu Moqian's mother

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

connection had

told, she barely knew

was he, really? Why did he seem so different from the cold, aloof Mr. Gu

her thoughts. She immediately looked up to

her hand, so it might be inconvenient for you. Mr.

surprised—Gu Moqian

to Sister-in-law Zhang in

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

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

Fiancée...

Ji Wei froze momentarily.

repair

remove her pajamas, she silently observed her, unable to suppress her

lavish dinner banquet in her honor. Yet Ji Wei had flipped the entire table, causing a scene

the Gu household members regarded Ji Wei as

polite and gentle—completely

finally removed,

The Novel will be updated daily. Come back and continue reading tomorrow, everyone!

Comments ()

0/255