Xiao Sichen looked at her expression, paused for a moment, cradled her small face in his hands, his gaze tender, and his affection as deep as water, "Feng Beichen's appearance was like a wake-up call to me."
"He brought up Mu Ziheng, which made me see how many suitors you have around you. I have to admit, seeing those people, I got scared."
"I've never been afraid of anything in my life, but now, every moment, I fear you'll be snatched away by someone else. I'm afraid the water hasn't even boiled yet, and someone is already holding your hands tightly."
"I fear I'm not good enough, not warm enough, not captivating enough for your heart. I'm also afraid that your gaze lingers on someone else. In the end, I'm just too greedy."
"So even though I knew it would frighten you, I still wanted you to know how much I love you. I really don't dare to gamble, afraid that like today, another man would be by your side, calling you 'dear.'"