The richest woman committed a crime with her child - Chapter 10

Thump, thump, thump…

Her heart raced recklessly, as if it were about to leap out of her chest.

She could clearly smell the scent on his clothes, a fresh aroma warmed by the sun—he was a meticulous person, and although he didn’t use any fragrances, he smelled wonderful, stirring her heart.

Shen Youting opened his eyes and looked at her, “Can’t sleep?”

She placed her hand on her chest and said dazedly, “Shen Youting, I feel like you have drugged me.”

Shen Youting replied, “……Stop reading those ridiculous books.”

“That’s just my sleep aid,” she mumbled.

“What’s wrong, can’t you sleep without it now?”

“…” That’s not the case.

Xu Mei turned to her side, resting half her face on the man’s smooth satin fabric.

Closing her eyes, her heart calmed a bit.

Before long, sleepiness came over her, and her breathing gradually became even.

In the darkness, Shen Youting covered her with the thin blanket beside him and also closed his eyes.

In the deep of night, the ice on the windowsill exuded coldness under the moonlight, slowly melting away.

The water under the basin kept accumulating, soaking the book “Naughty Little Sister Outsmarts the Overbearing Prince.”

On the bed, Xu Mei clung to Shen Youting like a vine to a big tree, her hands unconsciously wrapping around his waist.

Soon, Shen Youting’s hand, resting on her pillow, seemed to have a mind of its own, moving to her waist and half-embracing her.

………………………

In the early morning, the chirping of sparrows was piercing, disturbing the people in their dreams.

Xu Mei rubbed her eyes and turned over, wanting to continue sleeping.

“Get up if you’re awake.”

Shen Youting’s voice startled Xu Mei, making her sit up. Looking at the man who was getting out of bed, she asked with a hoarse morning voice, “Why are you in my bed?”

Shen Youting glanced at her messy hair and said, “Have you developed amnesia?”

Xu Mei scratched her hair, her memory returning, and said softly, “No amnesia. You stayed with me for a night to make me apologize to Chen Jingjing.”

Shen Youting finished dressing and got out of bed, “Get up when you remember.”

“What’s the rush?” Xu Mei got out of bed, fiddled with her hair in front of the mirror, and said playfully, “It’s not that I’m deliberately stalling. I’m just afraid that Sister Chen might think I don’t respect her, so I need to groom myself properly.”

“I’ll be waiting for you outside.” Shen Youting dropped this sentence and left the room.

Xu Mei pouted, rinsed her mouth, brushed her teeth, tidied her hair, and chose a simple red hairpin to place in her hair.

The bright face and the plain hairpin complemented each other, further highlighting her beauty.

She picked a bright blue gauze dress to wear, stepping into embroidered shoes with a white base and blue flowers. The blue and white colors made her look refreshing and lively in the summer, lifting her spirits.

“Xu Mei,” Shen Youting called from outside.

Xu Mei guessed he was getting impatient.

“Xu Mei,” Shen Youting walked into the room, glanced at her outfit, and said, “How long are you going to dawdle?”

“You’re really in a hurry,” Xu Mei stepped in front of him, sizing up his white satin clothes.

“Your outfit matches mine perfectly.”

Shen Youting didn’t reply, grabbed her wrist and started heading outside.

After taking a few steps, Xu Mei stopped moving.

Shen Youting frowned and asked softly, “What?”

“If Chen Jingjing throws something at me again, I won’t go easy on her,” Xu Mei recalled the scene from two months ago when she almost got hit by a cane, still feeling a lingering fear.

“You can’t say I’m bullying the weak then.”

“Stop being so verbose.”

Shen Youting pulled the girl’s wrist and led her to the side room.

Liu the steward, who was instructing the maid in the side room, was a bit surprised to see Xu Mei come here.