I'm In Love With the Guy I Grew Up With
Chapter 167: A Warm Embrace1

Chapter 167: Chapter 167: A Warm Embrace1

Ji Family’s doorway.

The street lamps outside the villa shone with a warm light, dispersing the deep darkness of the night.

"Although I don’t know what happened, I think running away from home was a bit capricious," Gong Xiu’s voice was low, "in the future, when you encounter problems, think about how to solve them first instead of evading. Promise me, okay?"

Ning Xixi nodded obediently.

"Go on, get some rest early," Gong Xiu said as he stroked her head and got out of the car to open the door for her.

Ning Xixi: "Thank you for bringing me back."

"You’re welcome."

"Be careful on the road."

"Sure." Gong Xiu waved goodbye to her with a smile, but his eyes hid a deep sorrow.

Perhaps, from now on, their distance would be just like it was at this moment.

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Ning Xixi didn’t want to startle anyone and entered the living room with light steps, but to her surprise, she discovered that Mr. Ji, Mrs. Ji, and even Miaomiao were all sitting in the living room. Miaomiao was nestled in Mr. Ji’s arms, her little head nodding off as she dozed.

This scene seemed like they were waiting... for her to return.

Suddenly, Ning Xixi felt like crying.

The Ning Family home she remembered was always so empty; she seemed to have grown used to being alone long ago.

"Xixi! You’re finally back!" Mrs. Ji hurried over, her face full of concern, "You silly child, why are you back so late? Aunt was so worried about you! Is there something Aunt did wrong? I’m sorry, I’m sorry..."

The repeated apologies brought tears to Ning Xixi’s eyes, and she explained anxiously, "No, Auntie, it’s my fault for being unreasonable..."

Mrs. Ji hugged her tightly, "It’s good that you’re back, as long as you’re safe..."

Unable to hold back, Ning Xixi cried.

"Don’t cry, don’t cry," Mrs. Ji flustered when she saw her crying.

Mr. Ji did not mean to blame her either, and said gently, "It’s good that you’re safe."

Miaomiao half-awake opened her eyes, and after seeing Ning Xixi, her chubby little hands fumbled in her pocket, and with a soft and sticky voice, she said, "Sister Xixi... eat, eat candy..."

Ning Xixi bit her lip: "Miaomiao..."

She had thought about it; returning to the Ji Family, she might be scolded, punished, or even have them call Mr. Ning!

What she did not expect was that the Ji Family... truly treated her as a family member!

Ning Xixi felt a wave of guilt within her.

The sound of the door opening arose, and she looked up towards the entry.

Ji Yebai’s tall and upright figure was walking in.

She watched him change into slippers and greet Mr. and Mrs. Ji. He treated her like air, not sparing her an extra glance, and went straight upstairs.

"Didn’t this child go to look for you?" Mrs. Ji mumbled, "Didn’t you two run into each other?"

Not wishing to elaborate, Ning Xixi forced a smile, "Auntie, I’m going to sleep. I’m sorry, I won’t do this again."

...

After taking a bath, Ning Xixi felt a headache and quickly went to bed.

It was as if she had a nightmare, standing on the edge of a cliff, her head heavy and her whole body felt like it was being scorched by blazing fire...

Uncomfortable... so uncomfortable...

Struggling to break away from the dream, she touched her forehead only to find her palm burning hot.

Weakly, she took out her phone, and the time displayed was only 6:30 in the morning.

She bit her lip, not wanting to disturb Mrs. Ji and managed to muster enough strength to try and go downstairs to find some medicine to take.

As she reached the top of the stairs, a wave of dizziness struck her, and her foot slipped. She was about to tumble down the stairs...

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