"Why are we even talking about that topic right now?" Cixi muttered, her cheeks still burning. "We are in a hospital."
She already knew she was going to regret even acknowledging it.
And the devil purely shamelessly grinned, which resembled the man who had never once lost sleep over making someone uncomfortable and had no intention of starting. "Because I crave to undo you every time I see you."
Cassian's eyes pinned Cixi at once. Their eyes were locked for a longer period.
She had successfully managed to retort back at everyone in the Palace, but somehow, she couldn't manage to do the same with Cassian.
He always found a way to unravel her, often in the most unexpected manner. Now he confessed what he craved. Is this a sign—he is falling in love with her?... Or—not!
Before a word could escape Cixi's lips, the door swung open.
The doctor entered first, followed by the nurse, and their timing could not have been more merciful for Cixi. She felt relieved.
