Fortunately, Wei Qinglv was currently tucked away in her own shell, completely unaware of how agitated Pei Zhi had become.
Pei Zhi had felt improper urges toward this woman more than once. The problem was, she was his eldest sister-in-law, a newly widowed sister-in-law—a woman he absolutely must not feel desire for, let alone act upon. Pei Zhi took a deep breath, his eyes flickering with suppressed fire.
Wei Qinglv clearly sensed the shift in his mood and saw the spark in his eyes. However, she had not a shred of romantic inclination; she was simply terrified. She had no idea what she could have done to provoke him. Why was he treating her this way? Why was he angry again?
Chapter 35