A warmth seemed to slowly surge in his heart.
The icy shell around him felt as though it was cracking bit by bit.
Yet somewhere in his chest was a faint ache.
How he wished he could hold her like this forever.
If only time could stop at this moment,
with the person he loved most by his side...
Gu Qichen had a sleepless night.
But Xia Yangyang slept extremely well, dreamlessly through the night.
When she woke up, Xia Yangyang felt refreshed and invigorated,
as if it had been a long time since she last slept so soundly.
Turning around, she was surprised to find Gu Qichen still beside her.
Those arms were still stretched across her waist.
Xia Yangyang quickly came to her senses.
Luckily, Gu Qichen was still asleep.
Xia Yangyang tried to wiggle free again.
This time, Gu Qichen simply turned over, turning his back to her.
Xia Yangyang slipped away without any effort.
Xia Yangyang let out a long sigh of relief.
Hastily, she moved Xia Ye back to the center.