Chapter 280

Julian's gaze darkened, and though he didn't say a word in response, Anna could clearly feel the arm wrapped around her waist tighten again. What a stubborn tsundere. Anna stuck out her tongue a little awkwardly, muttering in her heart. But when she noticed just how tired he looked—those dark circles under his eyes couldn't hide it—her heart softened instantly. She'd made such a mess last night, he probably hadn't gotten a wink of sleep either. Thinking of that, warmth welled up in her chest. She scooted in even closer to him, her short legs kicking a bit as she used both hands and feet to crawl over, one small hand gently finding its way to his cheek. She lightly traced the contours of his face. "Mr. Blake, thank you. I'm seriously fine now... If you don't believe me, go ask Butler Lin. I just scarfed down two big bowls of rice." Just to convince Julian she was really okay, Anna even threw her pride out the window and dropped that bomb. Everyone wants to show their best side in front