He pinched his brow in frustration. "Damn it!"
She had repeatedly said last night that she wouldn't leave without a word again. How could she have run off after he woke up?
Creak—
The bedroom door opened, and Shi Ran emerged, wrapped in a bathrobe. Standing at the bathroom doorway, her fair cheeks were tinged with a faint pink. "You... you're awake?"
Thinking about the wildness between them last night, Shi Ran trembled slightly.
Even now, she held onto the doorframe, her legs shaking uncontrollably.
She couldn't imagine what kind of "torture" and madness she had endured last night.
Shi Ran's perception of Tang Si had been completely overturned.
Tang Si, sitting on the bed, was slightly taken aback, his initially agitated expression gradually softening.
He ran his hand through his short hair, raising an eyebrow, then uncomfortably glanced to the side.
He had thought Shi Ran had fled again, only to realize she had merely gone to the bathroom to wash up.
Her delicate, fair face was likely flushed from the warm water, with the steam causing her cheeks to glow a faint red, like a seductive blush, making her exceptionally beautiful.
However, the scar on her face became even more distinct, marring her pure and lovely features.
When Tang Si saw the scar on her face, he stared for a moment longer. His unintentional reaction felt like a needle piercing Shi Ran's heart.
Shi Ran lowered her head, her heart in a flutter. "I, I'll go make you breakfast."
With the scar on her face, Shi Ran feared being stared at the most.
Was Tang Si looking at her like that now because he was starting to find her repulsive?
She hurried towards the bedroom door, but her legs were weak and unsteady. After only a few steps, she stumbled and fell to the ground.
Seeing this, Tang Si immediately threw off the covers and rushed to her, pulling her up. "How could you be so careless?"
Held in his arms, she heard his gentle voice, filled with concern and worry.
His warm breath enveloped her, and a sense of inexplicable security made Shi Ran's heart pound.
"My legs are weak."
Shi Ran lowered her head, her red lips pursed, and said shyly.
As soon as she spoke, she heard Tang Si's soft chuckle.
"What are you laughing at?"
She looked up at Tang Si and asked.
"Nothing," Tang Si replied, leaning down to embrace her and placing her on the bed. "You slept too late yesterday. Rest well, and I'll go make you breakfast."
"You know how?"
Just a moment ago, she had been worried Tang Si would dislike her scar. Now, hearing his words, Shi Ran's heart warmed, her slightly cold heart gradually thawing.
"I know a little."
Tang Si raised an eyebrow, a curve forming at the corner of his lips. "Don't underestimate me." He leaned down and kissed her lips. "I'll take a shower, then make you breakfast."
With that, he stood up and went into the bathroom.
After showering, he simply put on the bathrobe from the bathroom and went to the kitchen to prepare breakfast for Shi Ran.
In the bedroom, Shi Ran lay on the bed.
Her phone on the table rang.
She picked it up. It was a message from Meng Jingwei: [How are you two?]
Shi Ran recalled the passionate night they had shared, her cheeks flushing. She replied: [Very good. I'm sorry, Sister Wei, for making you worry.]
Shi Ran was afraid of causing trouble for others, yet she had ended up making them worry.
[It's good that you're okay. Rest well, and let Tang Si stay with you.]
Meng Jingwei knew they were together and didn't want to disturb them further. She added, [Tang Si is a very good person. You must cherish him.]
Looking at the WeChat message from Meng Jingwei, Shi Ran paused for a few seconds.
Cherish?