"Thump thump thump!" The sudden knocking sound abruptly shattered the quietness of the room.
At that instant, both Chen Nan and Lin Xi tensed up, their eyes revealing barely concealed anxiety and turmoil.
Although Lin Xi had previously declared proudly that she was of age to date.
Still, Chen Nan was nominally her brother, and even if there was no blood relation, should their mother discover this awkward scene, they wouldn't know how to explain their delicate relationship.
Chen Nan felt even more frantic, having thought that Yan Jin was merely fetching the laundry from the balcony, who could have expected him to appear outside his room door.
He steadied his mind and forced himself to ask calmly, "Who is it?"
"Chen Nan, it's me, Aunt, may I come in?" Yan Jin's voice passed through the door.
Lin Xi's eyes widened, looking at Chen Nan with disbelief, as if urgently inquiring why her mother would visit at this quiet late hour.
