Having finished writing the letter, he blew on the fresh ink, tucked it into his sleeve, and returned to Xiaosuisui's bedside. Xie Pan'Er was near the bed, having just finished washing Xiaosuisui and tucking her in.
"Master Ji!"
After tidying up, Xie Pan'Er turned around, saw Ji Youzhi, quickly curtsied, and prepared to leave.
Ji Youzhi grabbed her arm.
Xie Pan'Er froze, her body stiffening as she turned tear-blurred eyes toward him.
Seeing her reaction, Ji Youzhi sighed softly to himself before releasing her hand.
"There's no need for you to avoid me. Although we have no romantic entanglement, I consider you family. I hope you can do the same with me."
Xie Pan'Er couldn't help but widen her eyes, staring at him in utter disbelief and confusion.
She didn't know how to react.
Seeing her expression, Ji Youzhi realized he might have been too abrupt. He led her out of the room to a secluded corner and spoke to her plainly.
