Leaning quietly in Ping'an's embrace, Liu Shengnan gently closed her eyes. 'This day has finally come.' She was filled with joy, excitement, and a wave of emotion. 'I know several good friends advised me to either tell Ping'an or give up, but I didn't like either path. Giving up was out of the question. As for telling him, no, I would never have revealed my feelings. Ping'an was just a little slow on the uptake, not an idiot. If I had been the one to break the unspoken barrier between us, it would have been a huge blow to him. He would have blamed himself and been miserable. We grew up together, childhood sweethearts. We know each other inside and out!'
"Hey, tell me," Ping'an asked softly, gently kissing the crown of her head. "When did you know?"
