The morning sunlight filtered softly through the wooden window slats, casting warm golden stripes across the bedroom floor.
Su Long slowly blinked her eyes open, feeling the gentle cool air on her skin. She was lying under the light quilt, dressed only in a thin, loose inner garment. She turned her head to the side, but the space beside her was empty… the sheets were cold, meaning Fu Sheng had already been up for a while.
A soft smile touched her lips as memories of the previous night came rushing back into her mind.
Setting her hands on the mattress, Su Long braced herself and tried to sit up to get out of bed. But the second she moved, a sharp, dull ache shot through her lower abdomen and waist.
"Ah..." Su Long winced softly, falling right back onto the soft pillows with a quiet gasp.
