Actually, while Aran was outside regulating her breathing and collecting herself, Chu Hengyuan had already woken up. He knew the person outside was the beloved maiden of his heart, though he had no idea what this silly girl was up to. Playing along, he simply waited as Aran carried out her plan step by step.
By the time Aran reached the final step of her scheme, Chu Hengyuan opened his eyes and stopped her right in her tracks, catching the turtle in the jar.
"I just wanted to scare you, but your thoughts went wild—and drifted so far off the mark," Aran said, a wave of defeat washing over her. This man had far too many tricks up his sleeve.
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