The water heater in the old house suddenly tripped when the temperature reached forty-five degrees.
The sound of her boyfriend chatting with his family in the living room, the TV, and the dim light above the kitchen all went out at once.
Moonlight fell across the counter as she rinsed the suds from her hands with cold water. She heard footsteps in the living room, then the sound of the sliding door opening.
Then a warm chest pressed against her back.
A voice more familiar to her than any other asked quietly:
“Didn't you say you'd come back if we had a child?”
Does your old promise still stand, Wei Qinghuai?
One-on-one romance, both leads have no past partners
Next up: Little Bones, starting October 29, 2025
Theme: Live well
