“Complained to my husband about the puddle at the entrance on a rainy day, and without a word, he just bent down, picked me up, and carried me over the puddle.”

“Mentioned casually last night that I wanted to eat pancakes, and he secretly learned how to make them, getting up early to cook them for me.”

“My husband is the epitome of a cold exterior with a warm heart. Sometimes he pretends to keep a distance of a meter from me, but in private… others would never guess his true nature, which belongs only to me.”

Besides these sweet, everyday moments, there were also entries like—

“Husband was away on a business trip for a month, and absence makes the heart grow fonder. We didn’t sleep at all last night. Next time, we need to go to bed earlier and keep a healthy routine.”

???

Even though she was the person involved, Bai Tao felt a bit flushed and her heart raced as she read these entries.

It seemed Pei Shi was… quite dedicated? Judging by these daily records, he wasn’t neglected at all… the pure and chaste Bai Tao actually allowed him to indulge in such indulgent days?

The more Bai Tao read, the more she couldn’t bear to look directly. Finally, she pulled the hospital bed sheet over her face.

She really felt a bit shy. It seemed that not only was Pei Shi utterly devoted and crazy in love with her, but she also had some feelings for him…

However, constantly engaging in late-night activities wasn’t very healthy, especially if Pei Shi still maintained his early rising habit. With all this going on at night, how much time did he have left to sleep?

Bai Tao responsibly thought that she should encourage Pei Shi to get up later and sleep more often. Otherwise, he’d die early! Now that he’s hers, she should take better care of his physical and mental health…

Just as Bai Tao was thinking about these things, the door to the ward was pushed open.

Bai Tao had to admit that this moment was very much like a scene from an art film. The progression of the frame was highly layered, each change in light and shadow seemed meticulously designed—slow, delicate, and just right. The light changed as the door opened wider, and then Pei Shi’s face appeared, as if it were a work of art.

Even though Bai Tao had mentally prepared herself, her heart still skipped a beat when she saw Pei Shi’s face.

Over five years, Pei Shi’s sharp features remained, but somehow, everything else seemed to have changed.

This man was still as handsome as ever, with every line on his face exuding an unapproachable air. His expression, hidden in shadows, made his emotions even harder to read.

The boyish charm Bai Tao remembered had faded. Now, the Pei Shi before her was mature, dressed in a perfectly tailored suit, exuding natural authority and presence.

At that moment, Pei Shi looked at Bai Tao.

Their gazes met in the air, and Bai Tao didn’t look away. Instead, she stared straight at Pei Shi.

In the end, it was Pei Shi who looked away first. He withdrew his gaze and spoke calmly, “You’re awake.”

His tone was so flat and emotionless, it was like he was inspecting work.

Look at that, such a sanctimonious tone. If she didn’t know the truth, she’d think she and Pei Shi were a pair of resentful partners!

Bai Tao thought smugly. Luckily, she had come prepared, having already studied all the news reports and daily snippets in her phone’s notes. Pei Shi was the type to appear serious on the surface but was passionate inside!

After five years, Pei Shi hadn’t aged badly; he had only gotten better-looking.

Bai Tao subtly understood her future self from five years later. Never mind that Pei Shi was rich and smart, even if he only had that face, she’d probably still give him a meal…

As Bai Tao’s thoughts wandered, Pei Shi spoke again, his tone still very cold, like he was negotiating, “What do you want now?”

What’s with the act!

Based on the news and notes, Bai Tao guessed how she should act and decided she should give Pei Shi a coquettish look. She tried to be coquettish, “It’s just you and me now, no need to pretend.”

Pei Shi visibly froze at this look, then seemed to tense even more, “You…”

Did she overdo it?

No, Bai Tao calmly analyzed. Based on the news and notes, the affection between her and Pei Shi was beyond what she had just shown! She must have been out of practice and hadn’t conveyed enough emotion.

No, she couldn’t let Pei Shi see through her act. She had to be even more loving!

Bai Tao felt she needed to adjust her emotions and quickly changed the subject, “I want to eat an apple now.”

“Okay,” Pei Shi said succinctly, “I’ll call the caregiver.”

“No, I want you to peel the apple!” Bai Tao felt she had mustered enough emotion. She looked at Pei Shi tenderly and whined, “I only eat apples you peel.”

This time, Pei Shi finally showed an expression, but strangely, it was one of suspicion and wariness?

It seemed she still needed to work on her emotions to make them more natural and genuine!

Bai Tao took an apple from the bedside table and placed it in Pei Shi’s arms, “You peel it.” She flipped her hair, “Didn’t you say you love peeling apples for me? That you’d peel apples for me for the rest of my life? Are you going back on your word?”

Pei Shi’s expression looked troubled. For the first time, his face showed a lively expression—he stared at the apple in his hand, seemingly bewildered.

Bai Tao realized that although they had apples, they didn’t have a knife. Even a skillful cook couldn’t prepare a meal without ingredients. No wonder Pei Shi was stunned.

Bai Tao thoughtfully found a knife and handed it to Pei Shi, “Don’t be silly, the knife is here. Hurry and peel it for me!”

Pei Shi instinctively took the knife, still looking strange, but this time, he actually started peeling the apple.

He peeled the apple very well. His long, slender hands moved smoothly. A good-looking person even looked good peeling an apple, and he could peel the skin in one continuous strip.

As the apple was nearly peeled, Bai Tao felt she needed to show appreciation. Recalling the notes from her phone, she adjusted her expression and smiled sweetly at Pei Shi.

“Thank you, honey! You’re so kind!”