Lin Haoran, meanwhile, had returned home quite late. His thoughts were entirely occupied by Feng Yuanyuan, who had already fallen asleep, and he was terrified that the slightest noise might wake her.
Consequently, upon entering the house, he did not even turn on the lights. He moved with extreme caution, tip-toeing so softly that he even held his breath, desperate not to make a sound. His movements left the entire Lin Residence shrouded in absolute darkness, as if covered by a black curtain, with not a single glimmer of light escaping.
Outside, Liu Jing stood waiting in silence. The moonlight washed over her, casting a long shadow. She gripped her hands tightly, her eyes filled with anxiety and worry. As the minutes ticked by, her heart began to beat faster.
Chapter 52