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.

soon as his face filled the screen, Shakira pressed her phone to her lips and made

Walter could react, she ended the call first

back to reality and letting out a soft

I tell you that I recorded

Shakira: [???]

Walter. That scene

furiously typed. [Delete

replied calmly. [No. I'm

wide awake now.

another goodnight kiss video, and I promise to

the message, Shakira threw a string of angry

I get back, I absolutely have to

snowflakes started drifting down over

up in the large open space at the village entrance. The program

formed a long line in the courtyard. The endless line stretched far, standing out against the

guest who had been lightening the mood, was stunned. "Wow,

"Just as

are so many people. Can we

didn't respond, just silently looking at the doctors. Leo

three to five hundred people. They really couldn't give an answer. Shakira's eyes were calm. "It's up

her

guests couldn't treat patients but 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 started, and so did the

was off. This variety show wasn't what they had

it

livestream a bit dull? There's no entertainment at

show. If you

as a

a medical student too. It's incredibly useful for

bit dull,

help 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 ran off holding his

are the people waiting outside there to see the doctor too?

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

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