Perhaps still half-asleep, Song Xinxin's mind remained sluggish, and her gaze seemed somewhat vacant. She simply stared blankly at him, unsure of what to say. Meng Qingyan let her look, his eyes gentle and filled with heartache, like a clear pool reflecting the moon in the sky.
Meng Qingyan also noticed that he was acting rather strangely. He had never been this gentle with anyone before, but seeing Song Xinxin's dazed appearance, so starved for care and affection, he couldn't help wanting to show her his tenderest and most understanding side.
At the same time, a thought arose in his heart: he wanted to stay with her a little longer, to spend some quiet time alone with her. Even if they didn't say a single word, just being by her side felt wonderful.
Chapter 16