"Stop wasting your breath." Jiyue's voice suddenly broke the quietness of the room. Supporting his chin with one hand, he fixed his gaze on me, his eyes carrying a complex mixture of emotions and a determined certainty. "Xilan, you're finally awake. Are you hungry?"
A chill ran through my heart; I hadn't expected him to notice so quickly. Having no other choice, I stopped in my tracks and slowly turned back toward the bed. "This Deity is not hungry." My tone was cold, tinged with a lofty, aloof detachment.
"It's already evening." Jiyue slowly approached, gently pinching my chin to force me to meet his gaze. His eyes were deep and burning, as if they could pierce straight through my soul. "You should eat at least a little, hmm? Deity Xilan." Though his words were gentle, they carried an unquestionable dominance.
Chapter 134