The drive stretched on longer than Yue Ning expected. She leaned against the window, her mind still replaying the chaos at the Yue mansion.
By the time the car slowed down, the sky was painted in soft streaks of orange and purple as twilight settled in.
When she stepped out, the scent of water brushed past her. Before them stretched a wide, quiet lake, its surface reflecting the faint glow of lanterns from the villa standing nearby.
All of a sudden, her stomach gave a small growl, and she pressed her lips together, feeling embarrassed.
Huo Feng's sharp ears heard it instantly as he asked . "Hungry?"
Yue Ning's ears reddened while giving a response. "A little."
He didn't tease her. Instead, he slipped his hand to her elbow, steadying her as he led her forward. "Good. Dinner will be ready inside."
'Oh, look at that, Host,' the system chimed with a chuckle. 'He didn't even blink at your weakness. If it were anyone else, you'd still be starving in silence.'
