He Ju chuckled, bent down, and scooped Si Hua into his arms. "Everything's almost packed. The flight's in the afternoon, so there's no rush."

After speaking, He Ju carried Si Hua back without allowing her any chance to resist.

This time, to fulfill Si Hua's childlike request, He Ju obediently forwent using a condom.

The moon hid behind the clouds, its light shyly clinging to the ancient trees, casting a warm halo.