Inferno Hearts | Xu Minghao

76. Into the Unknown

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As the following morning unfolded, the sun's gentle rays gracefully kissed the window, casting a warm and inviting glow into the room.

The only audible sounds were the soothing waves outside, while Minghao and Nabi slumbered peacefully in each other's loving embrace.

However, their sleep was abruptly intrerupted by the insistent ringing of Minghao's phone.

It jolted Nabi from her peaceful slumber, and Minghao followed suit, both startled into wakefulness by the persistent sound.

Minghao groaned as he reluctantly opened his eyes. His gaze met Nabi's, and he was met with her warm, endearing smile, her eyes glistening with sleepiness, sending Minghao's heart into a joyful flutter.

A reciprocal smile curved his lips, and his hand gently caressed her cheek with affection.

In that stolen moment, they momentarily set aside the persistent call, lost in the embrace of their shared connection.

"Good morning, my love. Did you sleep well?" He inquired with a gentle smile, his fingers tenderly stroking her hair.

Nabi's cheeks turned a delicate shade of pink as she recalled the events of the previous night. She lowered her gaze shyly, her blush accentuating her undeniable adorableness.

Minghao couldn't help but chuckle softly, captivated by her endearing reaction.

She nodded, her face buried in the cozy embrace of the covers, while Minghao's laughter filled the room.

"Come on, baby, no need to be so shy," he said, his warm smile evident in his voice.

He propped his head up with his hand, his elbow supporting him, as he continued to admire her with affectionate amusement.

"Good morning," she mumbled from behind the covers, her voice carrying a hint of playfulness, which elicited a joyful laugh from Minghao.

"Can I see your pretty face?" he inquired, a hint of longing in his voice, causing Nabi's heart to race.

"Minghao, I probably look like a tomato right now. Maybe later," she whispered, her words infused with a mixture of shyness and humor, which made Minghao chuckle.

Each gesture, each word she uttered, only served to deepen Minghao's love for her.

"Doesn't matter, my love. You're still the most beautiful woman to me," he assured her, his words brimming with sincerity.

Nabi couldn't help but smile from behind the covers, her heart quickening at the unexpected and heartwarming compliment from her boyfriend.

With deliberate slowness, Nabi lifted her head from the covers, her gaze meeting Minghao's adoring eyes and the captivating smile that had the power to make her fall in love with him all over again.

"My beautiful love, you're still the prettiest. The gentle blush on your cheeks only accentuates your beauty," he whispered, his gaze tenderly fixed on her.

Once again, Nabi's shyness overtook her, and she instinctively tried to retreat under the blankets.

However, Minghao's gentle hands intercepted her escape, and a soft chuckle escaped his lips.

"Why are you so shy, hmm? I'm the man who will soon be your husband. I intend to tell you this every morning and every night, every second of my life. You should get used to it, my love," he lovingly reassured her.

A soft chuckle escaped Nabi's lips as she observed Minghao's unwavering seriousness, even though her breath momentarily caught when she heard the word "husband."