The deep voice carried no emotion, leaving Xiqiu momentarily stunned, the scream caught in her throat. Her gaze returned to the wall, where his shadow loomed much taller than hers, slender and upright, with broad shoulders and his left hand resting on her waist… She stared wide-eyed, almost feeling her heart pounding rapidly in her throat…
"I'm fine!" Xiqiu spoke out, "I just accidentally knocked over the stool, there's no need for you to come in, go rest."
Chunyan hesitated slightly at the door before saying, "Then miss, rest early. I'll be outside, if you need anything just call me." Xiqiu responded softly with a "Hmm," and added, "Close the door for me."
Chunyan nodded, withdrew her hand, and closed the door again.
