On the way back to the Ji Family home.
The driver was at the wheel in front, with Ji Yebai gently stroking Ning Xixi's hair, murmuring, "Who took you away? What happened?"
Ning Xixi chuckled, only mentioning that a man in a mask had disguised himself as a doctor and kidnapped her; she did not breathe a word about anything else.
She didn't want Ji Yebai to know what she had gone through.
Not because she feared Ji Yebai wouldn't feel sorry for her, but precisely because she knew he would, she would rather bear it all alone.
Ji Yebai's large hand enveloped her small one within his palm, his tone husky.
"Erxi, you don't have to be strong in front of me."
Ning Xixi's smile faded.
"Just be a scaredy-cat, let me protect you." Ji Yebai's eyes were deep and vast, his voice as beautiful as a cello playing a solo.
As if a warm current had washed over her heart, Ning Xixi snuggled into Ji Yebai's chest, "You schemer-boy!"
