Midnight Reflexions

Beep, beep, beep…

The soft alarm of the clock broke the silence of the small bedroom, signaling midnight.

“But… it doesn’t matter, I don’t want to think anymore…”

Afterwards, as the sensation faded, a wave of fatigue washed over Bai Xia, making her eyelids grow heavy. She curled up on the large bed, her small body exhausted.

“I can’t help it; I’m just too tired…”

“……”

Gradually, the only sounds left in the room were the rustling of Mo Bai tidying up the girl’s clothes and her even, deep breathing. It seemed she was truly exhausted, for not even when Mo Bai adjusted the strap of her rumpled nightgown did Bai Xia so much as flutter her eyelashes, showing no sign of waking.

It seems his little blood maid has had her fill this time.

“Glorious eater…”

Mo Bai carefully covered Bai Xia with a blanket, his fingertips lightly brushing her flushed cheek. The touch caused the girl to unconsciously nuzzle his hand in her sleep, her long white hair splayed across the pillow, her rosy lips slightly parted, emitting a soft, kitten-like purr.

She’s so adorable. I wonder what her reaction will be when she sees me in the morning.

Remembering the girl’s reactions when he teased her, Mo Bai felt an inexplicable, wondrous sensation in his heart.

Moreover, to be honest, this was the first time he had felt such a strong desire to possess and protect a girl.

Previously, he believed that all girls who approached him had ulterior motives, wanting something from him. Therefore, he despised those with hidden agendas, and over time, he developed a dislike for women, as communicating with them was always troublesome.

But Bai Xia was different. Although he initially didn’t know she was a girl…

Mo Bai gazed at the sleeping white-haired girl, his fingertips unconsciously wrapping around a strand of her white hair. Under the dim yellow light, the girl’s sleeping face appeared particularly serene, like a fragile piece of art lying before him. Mo Bai longed to cradle Bai Xia in his hands and cherish her, fearing she might vanish from his sight at any moment.

“Well, I should rest too.”

Tomorrow is a school day, and it’s now half past midnight. Mo Bai could only let out a soft sigh.

……

I’ll think about it tomorrow. After all, there will be plenty of opportunities in the future.

****

Late at night, in the Mo family study room.

“Have you found out why they’re involved?”

“I’m not sure yet, but it seems like there’s something about Bai Xia.”

Mo Hongyi’s slender fingers tapped lightly on the red lacquered desk, while Bai Ifu frowned, her eyebrows knitting together as she looked at her husband. Both parents were worried, one for their son, the other for their future daughter-in-law.

At first, Mo Hongyi thought this was just a regular crime, but after using some of the Mo family’s connections, he realized the true depth of the situation. The masterminds behind it were far more powerful than he anticipated, forcing him to reassess the entire incident.

Normally, those ancient beings wouldn’t pay attention to an ordinary person like Bai Xia, but since she was now in their sights, one of them must have something unusual about them.

“Those ‘Stars’ wouldn’t randomly fixate on an ordinary person, so Bai Xia must have something special about her.”

“Sigh… Why did it have to be the Stars?” Mo Hongyi sighed heavily, his fingertips absently stroking the documents and manuscripts scattered on the desk.

“Maybe it’s because of the child.” Bai Ifu walked up behind him, gently resting her hands on her husband’s shoulders. “If it’s the Blood Maid, then that means the child is an outsider…”

“…”

Yes… If that’s the case, then Bai Xia should be an outsider, but how did an outsider end up in the capital?

Moreover, every day at the border, countless outsiders are slain, but each one is a twisted, monstrous creature. None have human form, and very few possess any intelligence. Yet, Bai Xia not only has a human appearance but is a strikingly beautiful girl.

“I think we should keep her by Mo Bai’s side for now; it’s safer that way.”

Mo Hongyi didn’t want to delve into Bai Xia’s origins, especially since she was the first girl to capture his son’s interest.

Besides, they had looked into Bai Xia’s past, and they couldn’t help but feel a deep sadness for the girl, who had to support herself by working while attending school.

Mo Hongyi, with his years of experience, saw no issues with Bai Xia; instead, he admired her resilience and maturity.

“Hey, do you think this might be fate?”

“What fate?”

“You’re a Mo, and I’m a Bai. Our son is Mo, and Bai Xia is Bai.”

“Oh, woman… ouch! Ouch! Stop pinching, let go, let go.”