Killer Nights

Chapter 87: The Broken Person

A-Jiao arose early the next morning.  She pulled aside the curtains to let the morning sunlight shine all across the bedroom.  Then she opened the loft windows and stepped out onto the balcony, where she took a deep breath of fresh air.

Jiang Zhengkai was still in the bed, but between A-Jiao’s bustling and the piercing sunlight, there was no way he could remain asleep.  He reluctantly got up and put on his clothing.  Standing next to A-Jiao, he quietly asked her, “Why are you up so early this morning, Honey?”

“Hehe!  To prevent you from sleeping in!” said A-Jiao, putting on her best cute face for him.  “Go wash up now!  I hope you didn’t forget that I plan on helping you go through Sister Xiu’s belongings today.”

“Oh, right!” Jiang Zhengkai helplessly replied.  Whenever he was around her, he always wanted to forget about his work, however temporarily, and focus his attention on A-Jiao and A-Jiao alone.

“Come on!  Hurry up!”  A-Jiao stood beside Jiang Zhengkai...