Even before opening her eyes, Zhou Lian felt a rare lightness in her body. Hearing the soft breathing by her ear, she couldn't help but smile. 'How wonderful. Li Xiu's back.' She quietly opened her eyes to look at the man lying at her side. It was a rare sight; Li Xiu was seldom still asleep after she had woken up.
She couldn't resist snuggling into Li Xiu's embrace. It was always so comforting in his arms. A low chuckle rumbled from above her head. Zhou Lian froze for a moment. 'He's awake.' But after only a second, she snuggled in closer, wrapping her arms around his back and letting out a soft sigh of relief.
Feeling the series of movements from the woman in his arms, Li Xiu let out another chuckle, followed by a soft hiss and a wry smile. 'So early in the morning… Is my little treasure doing this on purpose, or *on purpose*?'
