Chapter 1637

Realizing how inappropriate her current position was, Xiao Qingqing swallowed hard, squeezed her eyes shut in embarrassment, and bit her lip as she silently prayed that Samuel hadn't woken up yet. With cautious movements, she lifted her neck and looked up. When she saw that not only was Samuel awake, but his eyes were clear and focused directly on her, Xiao Qingqing's body trembled slightly as if startled. The corners of Samuel's lips curled upward as if nothing had happened the previous night. He asked gently, "Morning. Sleep well?" Flustered, Xiao Qingqing sat up quickly and smoothed her hair. "Uncle, don't misunderstand—I only came in last night because you weren't feeling well. I meant to leave once you were better, but... I must've fallen asleep somehow!" Samuel slowly sat up and casually tucked a stray lock of hair behind her ear. "Did I scare you?" "No," Xiao Qingqing shook her head, then hesitated before asking with concern, "Uncle, last night you kept saying—" Samuel smiled li