The two sisters had just reached the outer doors of the grand hall when Anian let out a long breath, leaning close to Xiaoyao's ear to whisper:
"Sister, you were so imposing just now! My heart was racing for you!"
"What is there to fear? Doesn't he like me? If he can't even handle this bit of temper, he's just being spoiled! Besides, I wanted an excuse to slip away anyway—did you expect me to just stand there keeping him company the whole time?"
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