The Billionaire’s Priceless Darling: 33 Days of the CEO’s Pursuit

The Billionaire's Priceless Darling: 33 Days of the CEO's Pursuit - Chapter 164 - I'm Here to Pick Up... My Fiancée 1

Tears streamed down Gu Xiaoai’s face as she bit her lip, trying desperately to suppress her sobs. After a moment, she managed to say, “Um… it’s been a long time.”

Despite her efforts to control her emotions, her voice still sounded choked.

Upon hearing this, Chu Shixiu’s body trembled slightly.

Her words were unexpectedly distant.

The girl who could always find him first had never spoken to him so formally and detached.

His hands slowly released her.

Gu Xiaoai instinctively turned her head away, but the tear-stained face was already visible to Chu Shixiu.

He froze, gently cupping her face, speaking softly, “Why are you crying? Don’t cry, Xiao Ai…”

His eyes were filled with concern.

Like handling a precious jewel, Chu Shixiu carefully wiped away her tears, soothing her gently, “Don’t cry. After all these years, why do you cry when you see me?”

Because he had occupied her thoughts for nine long years…

Because he had become a painful presence in her heart, one touch and it hurt.

Gu Xiaoai managed a difficult smile, wiping away her tears with her hand.

Chu Shixiu touched her damp hair, frowning slightly, “What happened to you?”

Feeling embarrassed, Gu Xiaoai lowered her head. Her hair was wet, her face covered in tears… she must look terrible right now.

“Come.” Chu Shixiu said softly, taking her hand and opening a door to walk inside.

Gu Xiaoai lowered her head, catching sight of the diamond ring on his ring finger.

A symbol of engagement and love.

Without thinking, she withdrew her hand, causing Chu Shixiu to pause, staring at his hand suspended in mid-air.

Had she become a stranger to him after all these years?

Did she now shy away from his touch?

“I’m sorry, did I offend you?” Chu Shixiu apologized softly at the door, a hint of hurt passing through his gentle eyes.