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Mei Xing's eyes were fixed on the iPad screen, her thumb lazily scrolling through Lu Aotian's latest social media post. His declaration of love and threat of a lawsuit had garnered numerous likes and comments online, throwing the net in a frenzy.
Just then, her phone rang. Seeing Lu Aotian's name flash on the screen, her smile widened as she quickly answered the call.
"Hey, honey," Lu Aotian's deep, comforting voice greeted her.
"Hi," she replied, warmth evident in her tone. Su quietly excused herself, not wanting to intrude in the lovers' privacy.
"How are you?" he inquired.
Mei Xing shrugged while continuing to scroll through the comment section. "I'm fine. How's work?"
"Choked. I had a series of meetings this morning and one this afternoon. I just had a break," he explained, a hint of exhaustion in his voice.
Despite his hectic schedule, he still made time to check on her. The thought made her heart flutter.