Chapter 1717

Qin Xiao carefully closed the door to Anya's room, terrified that even the slightest sound might disturb the sleeping little girl. As the door clicked shut, his gentle footsteps echoed softly down the corridor, feeling like snowflakes drifting through a silent night where even time seemed to have paused. He walked with a steady, unhurried pace toward the living room. Dim lamplight filtered through the carved window lattices, casting his slender silhouette across the wooden floorboards. A gentle glow bathed his handsome face, softening his naturally refined and scholarly features even further. Especially when the corners of his lips curved upward, his smile was as warm as a spring breeze, instantly winning people over.