Chapter 116 - My Body Too (1/2)

Ling Yue sensed the bed moved slightly. She faintly smelled familiar scent next to her.

”Sorry, did I wake you up?”

Ling Yue squinted, trying to see in the dark. The figure illuminated by the dim light was really her husband.

”No ... Did you just come home? Have you finished your business?”

Xi Jian slipped his arm under Ling Yue's head and pulled her body closer.

”Hmm ... happy birthday, honey. I'm sorry for not say it early.” He kissed Ling Yue's forehead then kissed her lips.

Ling Yue buried her head in Xi Jian's chest. The sound of his heartbeat calmed Ling Yue.

”I miss you. A lo ...” She tightened her arms.

Xi Jian held her tightly as he kissed the top of Ling Yue's head. ”I also miss you so much.”

No words were spoken after that. Only their heartbeat and breathing sounds could be heard. As if they want to replace all their lost time together. They value each other's existence that unwittingly take up a lot of space in their hearts.

”Brother Jian ...”

”Hmm?”

”Xi Jian ...”

”Yes, dear?”

”...I love you.” She whispered.

Xi Jian looked down, unable to believe what he had just heard. It was not his birthday, so why did he get the surpise?

He could not see her expression which sinking in his arms. Ling Yue could hear Xi Jian's heartbeat beating faster, but slower than her. Ling Yue held him without raising her face. Even though the room was dark, she still didn't want to look at Xi Jian after saying those three words. Her face warmed up. If Xi Jian looked at her now, Ling Yue was sure she definitely would pass out.

”What?”

She heard Xi Jian ask from the top of her head.

”I can't hear clearly what you're saying.” Xi Jian tried to separate himself but Ling Yue refused.

”I said I love you.” Her voice was muffled on Xi Jian's chest. She was carried away by an atmosphere which made her dare to say it but not to face it.

Xi Jian could not help but smile. His lips were stretched wide. ”That's not fair Mrs. Xi. If you say something, say it by looking at the person you're talking to.” Xi Jian lifted her chin. The chin in his hand feels warm.

”Now, say what you just said again.” Xi Jian could still see Ling Yue's eyeballs move away from his face.

”I ... you ... that ... you know!” Ling Yue pushed him away and covered her face in her hands. She was truly embarrassed.

Xi Jian held her in place and kissed her fingers. ”I love you, too.” His laughter rang out. ”I love you so much.”

Ling Yue peeked between her fingers. ”Yes I know that.” She returned in Xi Jian embrace.