章節 235: Chapter 235: Regret

She wrapped her arms around his shoulders, burying her face against his chest in a perfect show of vulnerability.

Pei Meng's face turned crimson, and for a split second, he froze, unsure of how to respond.

He wasn't used to this kind of attention, and the situation was clearly far from normal.

But as the tension in the air thickened, his protective instincts kicked in. He placed a hand gently on her back, trying to comfort her while also trying to gather his wits.

"It's okay, I'll take care of it," he murmured, his voice trembling slightly with the unfamiliar intimacy.

His other hand rested awkwardly on her shoulder as he looked toward the blue cat, his eyes narrowing with determination.

"I'll handle this... mutant animal."

Inside, however, Pei Meng couldn't deny the thrill of the situation.