The girl was fast asleep.

From the open window came increasingly loud conversations from outside the cruise ship; the sea breeze howled, and the cruise ship swayed slightly.

The events of the day were still vivid in his mind; in the dim light, he saw the scars on the girl's wrist.

He instinctively pulled his hand away from hers.

Xia Wan suddenly woke up with a start.

When she discovered that Cui Ziqi was awake, her face immediately lit up with surprise.

She got up and sat on the edge of the bed, her eyes shining brightly.

"You're awake. How are you? Does your wound hurt?"

The lights were off in the room.

In the dimly lit room, Cui Ziqi lowered her head slightly, her face shrouded in shadow, her features becoming blurred in the darkness, only her pair of dark and bright eyes remained so eye-catching.

"I'm fine now."

Cui Ziqi said calmly, his gaze remaining fixed on Xia Wan's face.

Xia Wan breathed a sigh of relief.

"Thank goodness you're alright." She glared at Cui Ziqi as she spoke. "A second tear, thankfully no bones were broken. Let me tell you, Cui Ziqi, you're not allowed to lay a hand on anyone without my permission, understand?"

"Why should I listen to you?" Cui Ziqi instinctively retorted.

"As your future wife, I don't want to become a widow before I even marry you."

Xia Wan spoke boldly.

Cui Ziqi's face was hidden in the increasingly dark environment, his lips pursed, looking unhappy.

Xia Wan could still imagine the two blushes that appeared on his face.

She suppressed her inner rage and calmly continued, "What? You've already kissed me, and you want to run away without taking responsibility?"

"...You forcibly kissed me twice before, consider today's two kisses as repayment to me."

After holding it in for a long time, Cui Ziqi finally spoke in a stiff voice.

Xia Wan squinted at him.

Ha! They really aren't planning to take responsibility!