Chapter 289: Chapter 279: Can I Like You?

He Zhiyao's back stiffened abruptly.

Star's eyes widened in shock.

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Then immediately lay down, closed his eyes, and pulled his own little blanket over himself, pretending to be "already asleep."

Just by seeing that move, He Zhiyao could guess who had opened the door behind them.

He just didn't know if Qin Shuang had heard what Star just said.

He Zhiyao turned around slowly and met Qin Shuang's eyes.

Qin Shuang's eyes were a bit red,

and her hair was somewhat disheveled.

It was as if she had rushed back without even taking the time to tidy up.

While feeling uneasy at the thought that Qin Shuang probably hadn't heard because of her hasty appearance, he pondered over how to fabricate an excuse to bluff his way through this situation if she actually had.

If he had known that this little rascal would set him up at this moment, he certainly would have simply read to him today, maybe even adding an extra page.

"He Zhiyao, come out," Qin Shuang said.