To Dote On (3)

Her genuine expression made him feel warm inside and his heart softened for her.

It was the first time someone said they would protect him, and this was coming from a frail little woman he had to constantly worry about.

He smiled, an odd light flashing in his eyes before he held her in his arms and said quietly, "Thank you, Xiaye. How I wish that I could have met you earlier. I wouldn't have needed to waste so much time before…"

Stunned, she raised her eyebrows and looked at him as she stammered "Mr. Mu, judging from your words... Could it be... Am I... I'm that to you?"

"That?" He asked back.

"Am I... your... first love?" She looked at him carefully and asked with a quiet tone.

Mu Yuchen took a pause, his dark eyes shooting her a meaningful glance. Instead of answering her, he turned his head away and barked out several coughs.

"So, am I?" She was persistent in getting her answer this time. "Am I? Am I... Mmm!"