Chapter 181

A traditional yet fancy pavilion sat right above the hot spring, neatly dividing it into four sections, each with its own private room.

Inside, white steam curled in the air, and a large screen stood between the bath and the rest of the room. Two trays floated on the water, each holding some delicate desserts—one with milk tea, the other with red wine. Cassandra wrapped in a fluffy white towel, leaned effortlessly against the marble edge of the pool, her whole vibe a mix of laid-back and graceful.

“Emma, why are you grinning like that?” Cassandra splashed some water her way when she noticed her zoning out.

Emma blinked back to reality, wiped her face, and pulled a mock fierce look. “What was that for?”

“You were totally daydreaming. I was wondering if you were having some romantic fantasy.” Cassandra shrugged playfully, teasing her.

“You’re the one having fantasies,” Emma shot back, rolling her eyes.

“Honestly, I was just thinking how annoyed I wa