There was a hint of tentativeness in Lin Xixi's tone.

I evaded the question by saying , " My foot is fine. Thank you, Mr. Zhou and Manager Lin, for your concern."

Lin Xixi was slightly startled, but did not intend to leave immediately. Instead, she said , " It takes a hundred days to heal a broken bone. I will take Sister Nanxu upstairs."

I thought my words were distant enough, but Lin Xixi insisted on coming with me. I guessed she had other things to do, so I didn't ...