Chương 342: No More Apologies

Prince Qui took his work seriously. As if there was not yet enough proof. "No," he told his wife when she had grinned at him like she was planning something that she should not be even thinking about right now.

Anger flashed in Tianshi Xue's eyes. "Are you serious right now?"

Prince Qui nodded. He did not want to hurt her further, but he had to say it. "You're not even supposed to be here. This is not your place."

"I see," said Tianshi Xue. "Are you saying that my place is not right next to you?"

"It is. But not here. I have a job to do here. I can't let myself get distracted."

"Not even for just a night?"

He shook his head. "Times are hard enough as it is. It's like..."

Tianshi Xue raised her eyebrows at him. "It's like what?"