vstars Chapter 493 I'll sleep with you?
Chapter 493 I'll sleep with you?
Han Xi's voice was tinged with the chill of the outdoor air.
Xu Fangli threw off the covers and was about to get out of bed when he swiftly pressed her down: "Don't get up, the floor is cold."
It was freezing cold outside, but his palms were warm, like a hand warmer placed on Xu Fangli's ankle.
"What's happened these past few days? Your fourth uncle's been keeping a close eye on things."
Han Xi chuckled softly, his fingertips gently scraping her collarbone: "It's alright. If you're going to put on an act, you might as well go all the way. Fourth Uncle isn't like Father or Third Uncle. It's always good to be careful."
He leaned down and touched her forehead with his lips. "I'm sorry to have worried you."
"It's okay."
"Your flight is at nine o'clock, so you can sleep a little longer."
He glanced at his watch. "I'll wake you at seven."
Xu Fangli shook her head: "I had so many dreams, I can't sleep."
"Then I'll sleep with you?"
Moonlight streamed through the gaps in the curtains, casting a cool, clear band of light on the floor.
Fang Li smiled and nodded at him.
Han Xi understood the silent invitation, a hint of weary warmth flashed in his eyes, and he quickly went to the bathroom.
As the sound of water pattering filled the air, Fang Li touched the spot beside her, still warm from her body. It had only been two days since they parted, but it felt like an eternity.
Soon the sound of water in the bathroom stopped, and a few minutes later Han Xi came out wearing gray pajamas and drying his hair. A faint scent of cedarwood, carrying moisture, wafted over as he approached.
When they reached the bedside, Han Xi's short hair was already half-dry.
He casually tossed the towel onto the sofa at the foot of the bed, then threw back the covers and got into bed.
As soon as Han Xi got into bed, Fang Li instinctively snuggled into his arms, shrinking back like a kitten.
My forehead rested against his collarbone, and I could clearly hear the steady heartbeat in his chest.
The warmth of her body seeped through the thin fabric, like a warm stove in winter, soothing all her anxious unease.
"The arrangements in the capital are almost complete. I'll head to Mamba as soon as you leave."
Han Xi gently cupped her back, his fingertips caressing the soft fabric of her back. "I've already settled things with my brother. He'll come to pick you up in Haicheng himself. Try to have someone with you when you go out these days."
Fang Li hummed in agreement, her fingers unconsciously hooking the buttons on his pajamas.
"I went to the old house today, visited my grandfather, and also went to see my mother."
"Are they okay?"
Fang Li said softly, "Grandpa was a little worried, but I explained it to him, and he still believes you. As for Mom..."
Fang Li suddenly chuckled softly, as if she had just thought of something.
"what happened?"
“Mom is very carefree. She doesn’t seem to be worried about you at all. She didn’t ask at all and instead chatted with me about many other things.”
Thinking of his mother, Han Xi's eyes softened.
"My mother doesn't like to show her worries on her face; she won't say it because she's afraid of you."
"fear me?"
Han Xi looked down at her, "I'm afraid you're more worried than she is."
“…”
"this is the last time."
He lowered his head and kissed the top of her head. "Once this year is over, everything will be settled, and we'll just live a normal life. Commuting to and from get off work every day, shopping and eating together, spending time with Grandpa and Mom when we have free time..."
The chatter flowed casually like a stream, and Fang Li couldn't help but chime in, listening to Han Xi's gentle voice.
As they talked, the conversation gradually turned into trivial matters.
Fang Li said that the stray cat downstairs had given birth to kittens, and Han Xi said that two people in the company were having an affair and it had been discovered.
Fang Li said she might go to Ruicheng to attend the opening ceremony after the New Year, and Han Xi said he would make time to accompany her then.
The whispers at midnight, each word coated with fine sugar, are so sweet they soften your heart.
As silence settled in, Fang Li suddenly remembered what had happened yesterday afternoon.
A dull ache throbbed in her lower abdomen, she had no appetite, and an overwhelming nausea made her heart skip a beat. Her fingertips gently clenched Han Xi's pajamas.
"Han Xi".
She looked up, the moonlight falling perfectly on his jawline. "Yesterday..."
The words were on the tip of his tongue, but he stopped himself from saying them.
She saw his Adam's apple move, as if waiting for her to continue, but the weariness in his eyes was like cotton wool dampened by the night fog, sinking heavily downwards.
The thought came too suddenly for her to say, and she was even more afraid that this unexpected guess would disrupt his already tense nerves.
During this time, he needed to stay at the police station to lower Han Shuo and his men's guard, while also secretly keeping an eye on the Han family and not letting their guard down completely. Furthermore, he needed to make arrangements for Mamba's affairs and his travel plans in advance...
"What's wrong?" His voice was low and slurred with sleepiness.
Fang Li opened her mouth, but ultimately shook her head: "It's nothing, I just wanted to say... have you not been eating properly these past two days? You've lost some weight."
She snuggled back into his arms, only to find that he no longer responded.
Looking up, Han Xi's eyelashes cast a small shadow under his eyes, and his breathing had become long and heavy.
The dark blue patch was particularly noticeable in the moonlight, as if it had been lightly smudged with ink, making her eyes sting.
He seemed relaxed and spoke simply, but he must have been very nervous these past two days. He probably hasn't slept much, and now he doesn't even have the strength to listen to her finish speaking.
Fang Li sighed softly and reached out to gently smooth his furrowed brows.
Seeing the man's tense brows even in his sleep, Fang Li pulled him closer, letting his head rest on her shoulder, like holding a tired child.
"Go to sleep."
She murmured to the top of his head, her voice so soft she was afraid of disturbing him, "Maybe soon... there will be a little one, who will come with me and wait for you to come home."
The moonlight outside the window shifted slightly, shining on the two people embracing each other.
Han Xi seemed to stir in his dream, unconsciously tightening his arms and holding Fang Li even more tightly in his embrace.
Fang Li closed her eyes, his unique scent lingering around her nose.
This scent has a unique magic. After being awakened by those bizarre dreams and unable to fall back asleep, this familiar scent brings her peace of mind.
Soon, Fang Li drifted off to sleep again.
The night was quiet and cool.
The sky soon brightened.
When Fang Li opened her eyes again, her consciousness felt as if it were immersed in warm water, both chaotic and soft.
The scent of cedarwood lingering around her nose was stronger than before she went to sleep. She stirred and realized that she wasn't lying down, but rather half-curled up in Han Xi's arms.
He was probably worried that she wouldn't sleep well, so he adjusted his position in the middle of the night, letting her nestle in his arms, while his other hand gently supported her lower back.
The sky outside the window was already turning white, and the morning light streamed in through the car window, outlining a layer of fuzzy gold on his jawline.
Fang Li stared at the dark circles under his eyes for a while, and just as her finger was about to touch them, the car suddenly jolted slightly, and she snapped back to reality.
They weren't in bed, but in the car.