Chapter 181: A Birthday Surprise (4)

Li Qingcang reached out and pulled Ye Tianxin into his embrace. "You silly," he said softly. "Why didn't you tell me that you were upset?"

Li Qingcang held Ye Tianxin in his arms. Ye Tianxin could smell Li Qingcang's perfume. He smelled like fresh pines.

The scent enveloped Ye Tianxin. She did not want to let go. She did not know what she should do next.

"I...I did not want you to worry about me, but now that I've seen you..."

Li Qingcang stretched out his hand to pat Ye Tianxin's soft hair.

"Silly girl. Tell me if anything happens to you in the future. I am your elder brother. I will protect you and not let anything hurt you," Li Qingcang promised.

Ye Tianxin smiled sweetly. Despite the happiness she felt, she had worries that would not disappear.

Deep down inside, she wanted to stay like this, in his embrace, for as long as possible.

She wanted to last…forever.

However, she was afraid.