Is she bothering you?

She couldn't help but notice the hives on his other arm, visible beneath the simple gray shirt he wore. His bare skin revealed just how severe his reaction was.

Wu Yuxuan glanced down at her, momentarily surprised by her closeness. But he quickly understood what she was doing—and there was no way he wasn't going to tease her a little.

"I was about to go back, my wife," he said, a teasing lilt to his voice.

Her heart skipped at the words, and her lips parted in surprise.

She bit her lip to hide the sudden wave of shyness. His casual tone, the ease with which he said it... it made her feel warm but also a little flustered.

Xia Yiran blinked at her, offering a polite greeting. "Ms—Mrs. Wu."

Chen Lin nodded in acknowledgment, her smile cool and composed. "Hello, Assistant Xia."