Mo Ying held Lin Xu's waist tightly, his hands warm and firm. He wanted to lift her up and take her somewhere safe and quiet, somewhere he could hold her close without anyone disturbing them. The way she said I love you was still echoing in his chest, making his heart beat fast.
He leaned closer, ready to carry her away, ready to kiss her again and again...
But before he could, loud footsteps came rushing toward them.
"Master Mo! Master Mo!"
A maid ran into the courtyard, breathing hard, her face full of fear.
Mo Ying's body tensed. His hold on Lin Xu became protective as he turned to the maid sharply.
"What happened?" he asked, his voice cold and serious.
The maid dropped to her knees. "Master… it's Lady Xu, she fainted!"
Lin Xu gasped. "Lady Xu fainted?!"
"Yes, My Lady," the maid cried. "She just fell to the floor. We called her name but she didn't wake up. We sent for Madame San, but she said… she said Lady Xu looks very weak.
"How long ago?" he asked.
