Xia Yuqing took her usual seat, her heart racing with nervousness. Soon, Lu Jinchen caught up to her and sat down on the head seat. He wanted to tease her, but the flicker of unease in her eyes made him pause. With a quiet sigh, he reached out and gently touched her head.
"Don't be nervous," he reassured her. "Mom won't bring it up."
Xia Yuqing glanced at him and swatted his hand away. "Don't pat my head like I'm a child."
Lu Jinchen chuckled, amusement dancing in his eyes. Before he could respond, Fei Ruyan descended the staircase with her usual grace. She took her seat, a bright smile playing on her lips as she glanced between them.
Xia Yuqing stiffened. She could feel her mother-in-law's gaze falling on her. What was going through her mother-in-law's mind? Did she see her as shameless? That she lacked the grace of a proper daughter-in-law? Worse—did she think she was seducing Lu Jinchen?
But then, a sudden realization struck her.
Wasn't this exactly what she wanted?
