Finally, Ye Tian sat down gently beside Nangong Xue, boldly and naturally wrapping his arm around her slender waist to pull her close against him. She gave a slight shiver, her cheeks flushing.
To her own surprise, Nangong Xue said nothing, resting quietly against his shoulder. In this moment she felt safe, yet torn—as a master, she knew she should not be acting this way.
"Master is the most important person in my life. Seeing you unhappy when I had no right words to comfort you, I just wanted to quietly stay by your side," Ye Tian said softly. His voice was as gentle as a bubbling spring flowing through the heart, like sweet nectar sipped upon the lips.
Chapter 62