Chapter 57: Chapter 57 I Like You When You’re Shy

Mo Qian didn’t answer; instead, he pulled her tightly into his arms, his chin resting against the soft crown of her head.

"No matter who this person is, I won’t let them go. Anyone who dares to hurt you—I won’t allow it, not even myself, let alone someone insignificant."

Ji Wei pressed her cheek against his chest, listening to the strong, steady rhythm of his heartbeat. It brought her a sense of peace she’d never felt before.

After quietly holding him for a long moment, Ji Wei suddenly lifted her head and asked, "Aren’t you going to work today?"

"You’re the most important,"

Mo Qian replied.

"Honestly, I’m fine now. It’s just a small wound on my arm. You must have so much to handle at the company. You really don’t need to stay with me on purpose."

Mo Qian looked at her without answering.

Ji Wei spoke again, "Sister-in-law Zhang is here at home. You can rest assured. Besides, I’m not that fragile."

After a moment of silence, Mo Qian finally nodded and agreed, "Alright. Call me anytime if anything comes up. I’ve already brought your phone back for you."

He gestured toward the bedside table.

"Alright. I’ll wait for you to come home after work,"

smile. Then, she stood

away, he abruptly reached out, held the back of her head, and deepened the

Wei felt the air in her chest being gradually stolen away,

Qian let

flushed cheeks and couldn’t help but gently tap

got nervous

before shyly turning

faint smile surfaced in Mo Qian’s eyes. Suddenly, he leaned closer, his deep, magnetic voice

her feel as though even

I won’t tease you

face. He raised his hand to gently ruffle her hair, his tone filled with fondness. "Stay home and rest. Wait for me

"Okay,"

she replied.

...

Ji Wei

sleepy. Not wanting to stay cooped up in the bedroom, she asked Sister-in-law Zhang to move a recliner into the

had such tranquil moments to herself, doing absolutely nothing. She gazed at the lazy, drifting white clouds in

"Meow..."

came from the bushes behind

figure leapt out and crouched by her

to be a snow-white

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