People have often asked him why he supports me, and he simply smiles, keeping his reasons close to his chest. But the real reason is known only to him: he's afraid that if he doesn't meet my demands, I'll walk out on him just like Sidaili once did. Back then, he and Sidaili were lovers for years, yet she left him without a second thought. Our relationship is even more on shaky ground. Worried I'd catch a cold sleeping in the car, he gently scooped me up. I felt as light as a feather, ready to be whisked away by the slightest breeze. The past few days of training had drained me completely; I barely registered being lifted. Resting my head against his chest, I nuzzled a bit, feeling like I had found my safe haven. Seeing me snuggled up like a content kitten in his arms, his earlier ba

