Jun Huang and Nan Xun understood each other. Most of the time, an exchange of glances was enough for them to know what the other was thinking. Although they hadn’t known each other for that long, they’d been through hell and back together. Words weren’t necessary for their relationship.

Jun Huang rarely lost her composure, and she almost never talked about her feelings openly. They didn’t even discuss their future that often. Nan Xun’s uncharacteristic declaration in public made the usually calm Jun Huang flush red. She pursed her lips and gazed at Nan Xun. He seemed worried that she didn’t believe him and opened his mouth to state his feelings again.

Jun Huang cleared her throat to stop him. “You don’t have to say that out loud. I’m going to walk away if you don’t stop with that.” She lowered her eyes, her ears red. The rare reaction made Nan Xun melt. He pulled Jun Huang into his arms.

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