After their moment of intimacy, Ye Xin lay in Mu Qing's embrace, silently playing with the buttons of his pajamas.
Mu Qing patted Ye Xin's back gently as he softly asked, "You're not angry anymore?"
Ye Xin reached out and hugged Mu Qing tightly.
Mu Qing sighed softly. "I'm old, but you're still young. I shouldn't tie you down and should set you free to make your own choices. Alas, no one in this world has control over love. No matter how much I restrained myself, I still can't help loving you…"
Mu Qing trailed off, seemingly unable to continue his words.
Ye Xin immediately sat up. "Sir, you love me?"
Mu Qing looked at her as he reached out and tucked a strand of hair behind her ears before nodding slightly.
Ye Xin laid her head on his chest again and hugged him tightly. Tears flowed down her face as she said, "Sir, I love you too. I've fallen in love with you, and there's nothing else in my heart but you!"
