She squeezed his hand lightly, leaning her head against his shoulder, "Then we will face them all together, like we always have."
A faint chuckle rumbled through his chest as he kissed her temple softly, "Always so strong."
She smiled faintly, her eyes moist but shining with unbreakable resolve... "Rest for a while, you do need your strength."
"Mn..." He lay back down, closing his eyes as she tucked the cream blanket over his legs, her gentle touch lingering against his cheek for a long, quiet moment before she turned away to unpack their travel chests neatly into the cedar wardrobes.
Outside, the sun rose steadily, casting golden beams across their room, a silent promise of warmth and peace for the remainder of their days together.
LU MANSION – FIRST FLOOR – LU TING ZHOU'S SUITE
Lu Ting Zhou pushed open the carved cedar door to his bedroom, eyes lighting up instantly as he stepped inside.
"Woah…" he breathed out softly, a wide grin spreading across his boyish face.
