A Gift from My Childhood Sweetheart, Mr. Si Has Waited Long Enough

Qin Yue looked up at him, her voice soft and tinged with curiosity. “Brother Jingchen, you said last time that you came back to China because there was someone you liked… Who is it?”

Si Jingchen saw the tips of her ears turn red, a glimmer of amusement spreading through his eyes. “I’ve made it so obvious. You really don’t know who?”

Under his gaze, Qin Yue instinctively lowered her head, lightly picking at the hem of her clothes. “If you don’t tell me, how am I supposed to know…”

The next moment, a warm hand gently lifted her chin, making her look up at him. Si Jingchen’s gaze was deep and earnest. Each word was clear and solemn, settling into the depths of her heart. “It’s you, Yue’er. It’s always been you.”

Qin Yue’s cheeks flushed bright red, and her heart suddenly lost its rhythm. Flustered, she buried her head even lower, like an ostrich trying to hide.

But Si Jingchen had no intention of letting her avoid him. He reached out, swept her into his arms, and settled her sideways on his lap.

Qin Yue jumped and instinctively pushed at his chest, her voice soft and panicked. “Don’t… Someone might come in…”

Si Jingchen tightened his arms, drawing her closer until the tip of his nose nearly brushed the crown of her head. His voice was low and enticing. “Don’t worry. No one will come in.”

Their warm chests pressed together, his strong arms encircled her waist, and the inescapable intimacy enveloped her. Qin Yue struggled for a moment, but eventually gave up. She obediently sat on his lap, leaning quietly against him, her heart beating so fast it felt as if it might burst from her chest.

The next moment, warm lips brushed her ear…