The True Heiress's Return

Chapter 272

Chapter 272

Walter's voice, usually so cold and proud, was unexpectedly gentle, which softened Shakira's heart. Slowly, she lifted a corner of the blanket, peeking out. She lay by the window. The bright moonlight cast its glow on her beautiful eyes, making them sparkle. She asked, "Is it clear now?"

Walter replied, "Yeah." It was just one soft word, but Shakira couldn't see his face softened with affection. He said uncontrollably, "I miss you."

After a pause, he added, "Don't you miss me?"

Shakira was speechless, thinking, "That is a good question.

Sensing the intense gaze through the screen, Shakira quickly replied, "Of course, I miss you." Imitating his tone, she said, "Why don't you move your hand and let me see you?"

Walter's lips curled up as he let his fingers slip away.

In the warm glow of the lamp, he was dressed in pajamas, leaning against the headboard, staring intently at her. His eyes were so deep, which made Shakira's cheeks blush slightly. "I've only been away for a day."

"And another day," Walter pointed out in a slightly complaining tone.

"Ahem! Alright, I'll be back the day after tomorrow."

Walter nodded, noticing the big floral quilt covering her, and couldn't help but frown. "It's chilly over there. Are you cold?"

"I'm okay. It's warm inside, but they said it might snow tomorrow."

"Wear more clothes."

Shakira chuckled, "I know. It's getting late. You should rest early

She glanced at the screen. It was almost midnight.

His internal clock was always precise, and he usually went to bed around ten. She wondered if he stayed up just to wait for her. They touched Shakira's heart.

She thought, 'What a silly guy!'

Suddenly inspired, she beckoned to Walter. "Come a little closer

"Hmm?" He was puzzled but did as she asked.

screen, Shakira pressed her phone to her lips and

react, she ended the call first

for half a minute before snapping back to reality and letting out a soft laugh. He casually replied to

I tell you that

Shakira: [???]

suddenly regretted rewarding Walter. That

typed. [Delete it right

[No. I'm

wide awake now.

another goodnight kiss video, and

threw a string of angry emojis at him and turned off

I absolutely have to find a way to crack his phone password and delete

snowflakes started drifting down over

at the village entrance. The program team worked through the night, pitching tents and creating simple sections for

had already formed a long line in the courtyard. The endless

been lightening the mood, was stunned. "Wow, are all these

answered, "Just as you see,

so many people. Can we help them all

silently looking at the doctors. Leo and the

on the medical team, but only five were doctors. The line had at least three to five hundred people. They really couldn't give an answer. Shakira's eyes were calm. "It's up to us. Let's follow

medical team followed her lead,

were there to help out. As they saw the doctors disinfecting and putting on protective gear, they joined in to assist. The free health service

they watched, they noticed something was off. This variety show wasn't what they had imagined. [Are we just going to

it

but isn't this livestream a bit dull? There's

documentary-style show. If you

as a

a medical student too. It's incredibly useful

is a bit dull,

with constipation. There was a villager who drank two pints of honey water every day and still didn't have a bowel movement for five days, ha-ha.] [I saw that too. Dr. Lonely Bird acupunctured him, and he

there to see the doctor too? That's a lot of villagers! There

six. But isn't he more into research? Can

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