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Chapter 4998: 5.0750 My Heart

But then she heard the person call out brightly, "Qiao Qiao, good morning!" He came towards her quickly, a radiant smile on his face.

The little stoic hid behind the pillar, pondering what she could say that wouldn't hurt him... In truth, if she didn't genuinely care, with her personality, she wouldn't even be thinking about this. She didn't want to treat him cruelly, to inexplicably give hope only to disappoint. Nor did she want to be indecisive and create more entanglement. This person was one of the most important people in her life, a close friend, a confidant, someone deeply cherished, someone she would undoubtedly care for her entire life.

But the heart that loved her husband was unique; it could not be increased or decreased by a single fraction. Her husband was devoted to her, and she cherished him in return, relying on him for life, never abandoning him, always remembering him—that was her heart's truth. As for Duan Yue, it was better to be clear from the start: impossible meant impossible. But how to choose her words, deliberating repeatedly, the little stoic felt her hair turning white from overthinking. Her heart was in agony and turmoil.

Meanwhile, Duan Yue had already strode forward, pulling her out from behind the pillar with one hand.

"You..."

"I, I don't want to make you sad, nor do I want to trouble or disappoint you. I'm not giving you any hope because... I, I cherish you very much. You are also my very, very important friend."

"I, I..." The little stoic felt a bit incoherent, her words unclear, and she looked at him anxiously, "You, you, do you understand what I mean?"

Duan Yue suddenly smiled, flicking her forehead with his finger. "What are you thinking? Always so deep in thought, at such a young age, you love to overthink everything, letting your thoughts run wild."

"Could it be that just because I hugged you last night, you think my heart belongs to you?"

"You fierce girl, besides that idiot Mo Lian, who else would dare to like you?"

"Do you remember how you beat me up the first time we met?"

"I'm not an idiot; I don't particularly enjoy being abused by you. You won't give up until you hit a wall? That's not me."

The little stoic pouted, secretly glancing at him. What's wrong with this person? How many years has it been, and he's still nagging about her beating him up when they first met? Petty!

"As for me, I'm just taking care of you for that idiot for a while. Once he comes back, I'll hand you over to him immediately, without a single moment of hesitation."

"Do you think you're easy to take care of? Let me tell you. You are quite annoying."

"Alright, alright, don't say anything more. Hurry and come with me for breakfast. After eating, go back to your room and catch up on sleep. Stop overthinking things."

The little stoic opened her small mouth, but his string of words stopped her. Her feet involuntarily followed him.

Breakfast was like a battle, with him constantly stuffing food into her. The little stoic touched her round belly and followed him back to her sleeping quarters.

"If you leave without a word, I'll never forgive you," he suddenly said in a low voice.

Qiao Mu secretly glanced at him, then turned her head, sticking out her small neck. "I, just now, was just going for a walk. Wh-what 'leaving without a word'?"

Duan Yue chuckled. "You heartless little thing. Alright, go on in. I have other matters to attend to."