She looked at Chen Yan with a surprised face, a bit incredulous, her eyes filled with delight.
But that delight quickly faded, turning into timidity.
She lowered her head and said softly to Chen Yan, "I... I didn't mean to stay up. I just couldn't fall asleep."
Seeing Yu Qiao Qiao's cute yet pitiful appearance softened Chen Yan's heart.
In fact, when Chen Yan had hurried back, his mood had been somewhat sour.
After all, anyone who had just labored twice, feeling physically and mentally exhausted, would not be happy to travel a long distance.
However, when he saw Yu Qiao Qiao waiting foolishly for him, and the surprise in her eyes upon seeing him, Chen Yan felt that everything he had done was worth it.
His irritation vanished like smoke, replaced by a face of tenderness.
"There, there. It's okay. I'm not mad at you."
Hearing Chen Yan's words, Yu Qiao Qiao carefully raised her head and confirmed again, "Really?"
Chen Yan nodded gently.
