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"Lihai, are you sure you're okay?" Li Yao went closer and she gripped on his arm, transferring some heat into his body.

She put her palm on his chest, trying to feel his heartbeat. Her action was slow and careful, as if afraid to upset him. Mu Lihai could see Li Yao trying so hard to appear calm and his heart melted. He immediately hugged her, crushing her into his arm. 

To be honest with himself, he was tired. Tired of these many things that kept on happening to him. He wanted to have a peaceful life but now it seemed impossible and out of reach. Not when his grandfather was finally in the picture.

With his head on her shoulder, he put his face closer towards her neck, inhaling her scent that could make him addicted. He said inwardly, 'I love you'.