CHAPTER 85: CHAPTER 85: HEARTACHE

At two in the morning, when Mu Beiting finished his work and came out of the study to make himself a cup of coffee, as soon as he opened the door, he saw Ye Anxin sitting on the ground, her legs curled up, arms hugging her knees, head leaning against the door frame, her petite body curled into a ball, sleeping soundly! Not even the sound of the door opening woke her.

Mu Beiting lowered his eyes and clearly saw Ye Anxin’s furrowed brows, the tears on her eyelashes not yet dry. After a moment of silence, he finally crouched down and lifted her into his arms, carrying her in a princess hold towards the bedroom next door with large strides.

Holding her in his arms, Mu Beiting could clearly feel the person in his embrace sleeping restlessly, seemingly dreaming, her mouth opening and closing, muttering incessantly.

Mu Beiting didn’t mind, carefully laying her down on the bed, and was about to leave when Ye Anxin suddenly reached out, grabbing his large hand. "Uncle, I’m sorry, I’m sorry... I was wrong, I’m sorry! Please don’t be mad at me, okay?"

Thinking she was awake, Mu Beiting turned around, only to see her eyes tightly closed, realizing she was just talking in her sleep.

Mu Beiting remained silent, trying to pry open her hand that was holding his, but found that she was gripping tightly. He wanted to use force to remove it, but feared hurting her! Finally, he had to sit down by her bedside, placing her small hand in his large palm, holding it tightly. After a long while, he finally said in a deep voice, "I’m not angry!"

"Hmm...!" In her sleep, Ye Anxin seemed to really hear his words, as her tightly furrowed brows miraculously slowly relaxed.

Only then did Mu Beiting attempt to remove her hand again! This time, unlike before, he easily managed to let go!

With his hand freed, Mu Beiting placed her hand back under the covers and then turned to leave.

The next day, as the first ray of morning light shone into the room, Ye Anxin woke up.

Ye Anxin rubbed her eyes, sat up, looked around the room, and slowly began to recall the events of the previous night.

She remembered, last night uncle didn’t listen to her explanation, and she felt very wronged, so she cried! Then she unknowingly fell asleep sitting on the floor, leaning against the door frame!

So how did she get back to her room?

It was so late, the housemaids were all asleep, it couldn’t have been them!

Could it be—it was uncle who carried her in?

Since uncle was willing to carry her in, does that mean he’s not angry anymore? Has he forgiven her?

Thinking of this, Ye Anxin immediately felt much better, hurriedly jumped out of bed, changed clothes, freshened up, and happily went downstairs.

Seeing her, the butler greeted her with a smile, "Madam, you’re up!"

Ye Anxin craned her neck and looked around, not seeing Mu Beiting, so she asked, "Butler, where’s uncle?"

The butler politely replied, "Sir went out for a morning run and hasn’t returned yet! You can have breakfast once he gets back!"

"Then I’ll wait for uncle at the gate!" Ye Anxin said with a sweet smile, then happily ran out of the villa to stand at the courtyard gate, waiting for Mu Beiting.

Before long, she saw Mu Beiting, dressed in casual sportswear, running from a distance.

Ye Anxin hurriedly ran up to him, jogging beside him with a smile, "Uncle, was it you who carried me into the room last night?"

Mu Beiting didn’t respond, continuing to run ahead! But, unknowingly, he slowed down, so Ye Anxin wouldn’t have to struggle to keep up.

"Uncle, if you stay silent, I’ll take that as a yes!" Seeing Mu Beiting not speaking, Ye Anxin’s mood got even better, and she continued, "Uncle, since you’re willing to carry me back to the room, does that mean you’ve forgiven me? Are you no longer angry with me?"