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Chapter 358 That's How a Misunderstanding Happened
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2024-10-29 19:42:56Ning Xueyan involuntarily touched his high nose, but when she touched him, her hand was suddenly grabbed. He opened his eyes, which sparkled with a cold and bloodthirsty light. When he saw that it was Ning Xueyan, he loosened his grip and touched his forehead. "How long have I slept?" He asked hoarsely.
"It's only for a while." Ning Xueyan touched her sore hand and said gloomily.
"Does it hurt?" He loosened his grip on her waist and reached out a big hand to massage her hand carefully. "Why did you stretch out your hand so suddenly? Were you trying to flirt with me when you saw my handsome face?"
"Prince Yi, you're talking nonsense." Ning Xueyan was shocked and blushed. She pulled her hand away, stood up suddenly and turned around in order to hide her blushing face. She did not know what she was up to, so she felt a little guilty.
Seeing that Ning Xueyan was flustered, Ao Chenyi was pleased. He leaned on the couch and asked lazily,
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