He could clearly see the apparent affection in her eyes. A woman of her age was not immune to a man's provocations.
Almost as soon as An Ge finished speaking, Huo Shaoyan's fingers slipped under the hem of her skirt. This time, An Ge was completely unable to maintain her calm.
She had just been diagnosed with pregnancy, in the critical first month, where the slightest disturbance could easily lead to a miscarriage. Therefore, before his fingers could get more adventurous, she hastily said,
"Young Master Huo, no, I... it's inconvenient these days, I have my period."
Huo Shaoyan didn't believe her lie, and just as he was about to strip her clothes to see for himself, outside the door came Huo Chenghuan's knocking.
"Mommy, why aren't you coming out for dinner? Brother Shang said we have to wait for Mommy before we can start eating, or else it's against the rules."
As she spoke, the little one turned the door handle.