Chapter 837

So, when he looked at the time and saw that it was already four o'clock, he headed back home. However, he did not expect to see her yawning and looking utterly exhausted, descending the stairs as soon as he entered the house. He hardly ever saw her in such a drowsy and disoriented state before. He wanted to take a good look at her like this. So, he paused at the doorway, watching her struggling with weariness, yet descending each step steadily and securely. However, just at that moment, as she glanced in his direction, she missed a step. When he saw her misstep, his heart leaped into his throat, fearing she might fall. He immediately rushed over, reaching her in time to grab her arm and steady her. Yet, even as he held her, keeping her steady in front of him to prevent her from falling, a surge of anger welled up within him. The thought of her tumbling down the stairs, potentially injuring herself, infuriated him. If she were to truly fall like that, he might not even be able t