Early in the morning, as the first wisps of light filtered through the gaps in the curtains, Shen Ye—who was always an early riser—was awakened right on cue by his biological clock.
His eyelids flickered, and as his consciousness returned, he saw Su Li sleeping peacefully before him. Her hair was scattered in slight disarray across the pillow, long lashes cast tiny shadows beneath her eyes, and her soft, pink lips were slightly pursed. Her tranquil expression made Shen Ye’s heart melt completely.
He rose with extreme care, terrified of disturbing her peaceful slumber, and tiptoed out of the bedroom toward the bathroom. After a quick wash, he headed straight into the study.
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