C22 She Was Invited by the White Lotus

Turning her head slowly, Leh Jiu caught Si Nanzhi opening his eyes. His dark gaze was clouded with grogginess, clearly not yet fully awake. Leh Jiu held her racing heart.

"I'm thirsty. I'm going to go downstairs for some water," she said, her innocent eyes wide as she earnestly spun her lie. Her heart threatened to beat out of her chest as she rapidly considered her options