Night quietly settled over the estate, bringing with it the familiar stillness that always followed a long day.
Beyond the balcony, the countless lights scattered across the gardens gradually disappeared one after another until only the pathways remained illuminated beneath the silver glow of the moon.
Guiying finished drying his hair before changing into a loose sleep shirt. By the time he climbed onto the bed, Liuxian had already put aside the book he had been pretending to read, his entire attention immediately shifting toward the person settling beside him.
A helpless smile spread across Guiying's face as Liuxian wrapped an arm around his waist before he had even finished adjusting the blanket. "You really have become impatient," Guiying said, laughing softly as he rested comfortably against him. "I haven't even found a comfortable position yet."
Liuxian looked entirely unapologetic.
"I've been waiting for you all evening."
