CIATB Chapter 149 Lu Chenyuan gently ruffled her hair, his fingertips lightly brushing against her flushed
Chapter 149 Lu Chenyuan gently ruffled her hair, his fingertips lightly brushing against her flushed
A faint blush instantly spread across Su Wan's cheeks, and she subconsciously lowered her head.
Her fingertips gently twisted the hem of her clothes, her voice soft, tinged with embarrassment and a hint of barely perceptible guilt.
"A little."
In truth, she knew that as long as Lu Chenyuan didn't go crazy, didn't force her, and didn't reveal that obsessive possessiveness, she wasn't that afraid of him.
What's more, after she pushed him away hard last night, she hid in the bathroom, but his image kept appearing in her mind uncontrollably.
I remember his touch, his kiss, his suppressed growl, and even the absurd fantasy of him doing such shameful things.
Faced with his gentleness and vulnerability, a sense of guilt quietly crept in, making her lack the courage to even look up at him.
Her tone softened unconsciously, and even the resistance in her heart faded a bit.
"Come on, I'll take you to get something to eat."
Lu Chenyuan gently ruffled her hair, his fingertips lightly brushing against her reddened earlobes.
His tone was so gentle it could melt hearts.
The guilt and pity in his eyes were undisguised.
Suddenly, a Western restaurant popped into his mind.
That was the place where he had eaten with Lin Man. It was also there that he bumped into Lin Weiwei on a date with her husband and overheard Lin Weiwei saying that she wanted to introduce Su Wan to someone. At that moment, the jealousy and possessiveness in his heart almost consumed him.
The food at that restaurant was quite good, but he wanted to take her there right now, not because of the taste, but because he wanted to erase all traces of Lin Man.
He and Lin Man ate there, always keeping it strictly business. They sat facing each other, separated by an entire table, their tone cold and distant, like strangers.
But he wanted to treat Su Wan differently. He wanted her to know clearly that in his heart, she was different from everyone else, unique, and someone he would do everything in his power to protect.
He wouldn't sit face-to-face with her, wouldn't speak to her in a cold tone, and wouldn't allow her to be even an inch away from him.
He wanted to sit next to her, close to her, and cut her steak for her.
I fed her food and water very carefully.
Give all your tenderness and pampering to her alone.
My thoughts drifted away unconsciously...
He suddenly remembered the scene at that Western restaurant last time, when Su Wan deliberately splashed water on his trouser leg and squatted down to tease him.
That day, she wore a bright red dress, so dazzling and eye-catching. When she squatted down, her snow-white breasts were faintly visible, making his heart itch and his mind in turmoil. That feeling of excitement is still fresh in his memory and unforgettable.
He suddenly felt an urgent urge to have her wear that red dress again, to go to that Western restaurant with him once more, and to relive the scene from last time.
This time, he would no longer restrain himself or hide it. He would openly embrace her, hold her, and kiss her, even in public, even if everyone could see it. He wanted to freely express his love for her.
As his thoughts raced, he stopped in his tracks, looked up, and his gaze fell precisely on the coat rack in Su Wan's living room.
The red dress hung there quietly, still dazzling in the warm orange light, like a dancing flame, making his heart throb and stirring up his irrepressible possessiveness and tenderness.
He took a step forward, walked over, and gently picked up the red dress in his hand.
He ran his fingertips over the soft fabric, then turned and handed it to Su Wan.
His eyes were full of tender expectation, and a hint of barely perceptible obsession.
The voice was soft, yet carried an irresistible tenderness.
"Wear this, it suits you, it looks great on you."
Su Wan paused slightly, stunned, as she looked at the red dress Lu Chenyuan handed her.
Memories flooded back instantly—was it this dress?
She was wearing it that day when she ruined his date with Lin Man.
Why did he... make her wear this?
Su Wan looked up at him and met the lingering weariness in his eyes. That weariness was like a thin veil, covering his usual coldness and hardness, and softening the confusion in her heart.
Well, she actually really liked the dress; it made her skin look fair, and the curve of the skirt was beautiful.
Without asking any further questions, she turned and went into the bedroom, and came out a few minutes later after changing into a dress.
The red fabric clung to her body, outlining her slender shoulders and waist. The skirt hem barely reached her knees, revealing a glimpse of her fair and delicate calves as she walked.
The setting sun's rays streamed through the window and fell upon her, making her red skin appear even more intense, like a burning, gentle flame. Her cheeks glowed with a faint pink, and her eyes still held a hint of weariness, yet she was breathtakingly beautiful.
Lu Chenyuan stood there, his breath suddenly caught in his throat.
He had seen her in casual clothes; she looked simple and well-behaved.
I've seen her in business attire; she looks capable and efficient.
But now, wrapped in that red dress again, she seemed to be ignited, vibrant and dazzling, even the subtle emotions in her eyes were tinged with warmth.
That intense red color made her skin appear even whiter than snow, her lips even more vibrant, and even the lingering hickeys on her neck seemed like embellishments. His Adam's apple bobbed violently, and the desire in his heart surged uncontrollably, growing wildly like weeds.
But when his gaze fell on her lower abdomen, and he remembered the soft rumbling of her stomach earlier, he forcefully suppressed that desire.
Now is not the time; eating is the important thing.
His throat tightened, he looked away, and deliberately kept his voice steady.
"Let's go."
The two went out together and entered the elevator.
Su Wan didn't deliberately keep her distance from him as she usually did, but she didn't get close either. She just stood quietly beside him, about an arm's length away.
Not too far, not too close, yet Lu Chenyuan felt as if he were surrounded by her faint fragrance.
The elevator went down to the first floor.
Lu Chenyuan walked to the entrance of the residential area and suddenly remembered that Xiao Li had driven his car back to his house last night.
He took out his phone, about to call Xiao Li, when Su Wan gently tugged at his sleeve.
"Take my car, it'll be more convenient."
Su Wan's car is a white used Beijing Hyundai, which a colleague gave to her. It's not new, but she has kept it clean and tidy.
Lu Chenyuan walked to the car, paused, glanced at the faint scratches on the car body, and then looked at the car keys in Su Wan's hand, and took them from her.
"Let me drive; you're wearing high heels."
His voice was soft, yet carried an undeniable certainty.
Su Wan originally wanted to say she was used to it, but then she thought better of it and decided against it.
Let him drive if he wants to.
She couldn't explain what was wrong with her. Ever since she woke up in the morning and saw him sitting on the sofa, looking so tired and vulnerable, her heart had softened completely. She didn't want to argue with him anymore, and she didn't want to make him feel bad anymore.
That expression was exactly like the broken look in her eyes when her grandmother passed away.
What exactly did he go through?
Su Wan harbored doubts, but ultimately didn't ask them.
Lu Chenyuan got into the passenger seat and started the car.
This time, he didn't insist on holding her hand and interlacing their fingers as he usually did.
He simply looked straight ahead, gripped the steering wheel, and moved steadily.