Clearly seeing the fleeting despair and hurt in Fu Qingli's eyes, Shen Xi's heart sank for a moment. Was Fu Qingli hurt by her words? Did she bruise his ego that bad?
With a much softer voice, Fu Qingli cooed her. "Come down."
"I can do it myself. Give me some space." Shen Xi was confident with her athletic dexterity. She could easily make a safe landing from the height of two floors. No big deal.
To her dismay, her grip slipped before she could get ready for the jump. She closed her eyes while her body lost control in the fall.
Caught off guard by her sudden free fall, Fu Qingli charged forward and reached out to catch her. However, he tumbled onto the ground with her in his arms.
Shen Xi's weight was pressing on him after the catch and tumble. Oh, the embarrassment found her trying to dig a hole and bury herself in it. "I'm sorry."
Fu Qingli appeared as callous as always. "You put yourself at risk just to get to him?"
