Chapter 1702

She did not escape, only silently endured, avoiding her thoughts.

Her rigid back pressed against Mu Xiaojiu’s blazing body, yet her own remained cold.

Mu Xiaojiu’s hand explored her body, from top to bottom, front to back, caressing every inch of her skin.

At last, a slight moan escaped her lips, reaching Mu Xiaojiu’s ears.

Mu Xiaojiu’s body trembled suddenly, and he reached up and gently turned Baili Xia toward him by the shoulder.

His sensual lips aimed to descend upon her rosy lips.

But as he leaned down, the moist gleam at Baili Xia’s eye corner suddenly captured his gaze.

Mu Xiaojiu’s movement froze there, looking down at the girl beneath him, the burning flame within him was instantly quenched.

She did not want this, her heart resisted him.

Because of what he had done, she could no longer accept his touch.

It was only due to her grandfather that she was lying beneath him.

Will they never be able to return to how things were?

Even if they marry, he would be facing a woman as cold as a zombie.

Mu Xiaojiu lay back again, his body temperature cooling down, his mind regaining clarity.

After a long while, neither of them spoke, just lay there.

Mu Xiaojiu knew Baili Xia wasn’t asleep; her breathing made her body rise and fall irregularly.

He reached out again, touching Baili Xia, feeling her body visibly tremble.

He placed one arm under Baili Xia’s head, the other around her waist.

No additional movements, he simply held her gently in his arms.

Thus, the moment passed, and Baili Xia felt relieved.

But being so close to this man, she knew she wouldn’t sleep tonight.

Previously in his arms, a sense of security was natural, but now only distant dreams remained.

Perhaps this state was once her favorite.

Once…

After only ten minutes, Baili Xia’s eyelids grew heavy.

Finally, her breathing became more even, and she fell into a deep sleep in Mu Xiaojiu’s arms.

Mu Xiaojiu raised his head, leaning over to gaze at the sleeping girl in his arms, his heart filled with a multitude of thoughts.

The person he once loved deeply now had a barrier, a barrier he himself had created.

She was merely an innocent implicated in the affair.

The stifling feeling in his chest had pressed him for a long time; he needed a place to vent it.

Mu Xiaojiu lowered his head and gently kissed Baili Xia’s forehead.

Then he lifted her head slightly and withdrew the arm she was resting on.

Without disturbing Baili Xia, Mu Xiaojiu quietly got up from the bed.

He searched the wardrobe for a dark-colored tracksuit, changed, and turned to walk to the door.

Upon opening the door, he saw Ye Hua standing there, seemingly hesitant about whether to knock.

Ye Hua was slightly startled to see Mu Xiaojiu step out, immediately greeting him respectfully, “Mr.

Xiaojiu.”

“What is it?”

“Mr.

Xuri wants you to meet him in the study of the main house.”

Mu Xiaojiu nodded slightly, having long anticipated Mu Xuri would summon him, merely a matter of time.

He stepped down the stairs, exited the Sihai Residence, and headed toward the main house.

Ye Hua quietly followed behind him, saying nothing.

Mr.

Xiaojiu had enraged Mr.

Xuri, yet seemed utterly unconcerned.

Will tonight be their most severe quarrel yet?

After all, Mr.

Xiaojiu even sent Wen Yu away.