Her fingertips brushed against the skin of her earlobe, an inadvertent touch that left them both stunned by the sudden intimacy. The air seemed to tighten in silence. Gu Yan’s Adam’s apple bobbed.
He leaned in involuntarily, but just before he could make contact, Xu Huan made an almost imperceptible movement to dodge him. His lips ultimately only grazed her glowing, delicate cheek, leaving a trail of scorching heat in their wake.
Pei Chengyi’s words had been like a thorn, planting a secret sense of crisis in Gu Yan’s heart. This unease made him more assertive than usual. He reached up, his warm fingertips gently cupping Xu Huan’s chin, forcing her to meet his gaze.
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