C225 Internal Conflict

Nian Bingxue nudged the partially open door to the study, where the only source of light was the glow from a computer screen atop the desk. Behind the screen, Nian Wuyan remained motionless, not even turning his head.

"Brother, why are you sitting in the dark?" Nian Bingxue asked as she turned and flicked on the room's overhead light.

The sudden burst of brightness was jarring to Nian Wuyan