novelraw Chapter 220 - 143. A child just over a month old is gone just like that.
Chapter 220 - 143. A child just over a month old is gone just like that.
Without turning off the light, he could clearly see every change in her expression.The man’s crisp breath brushed against her eyes and nose. Even with her eyes closed, Nan Wan could feel his burning gaze resting on her face, as if he wanted to peel back her skin and see through her.
Her fingers, hidden under the covers, unconsciously tightened as she made up her mind to play dumb, "Turn off the light, let’s sleep."
Mu Jin Huan frowned, his voice displeased, "You slept a lot during the day. Are you tired this early?"
Nan Wan opened her eyes and looked at the man’s slightly gloomy and handsome face, her previously gloomy mood suddenly improving.
She smiled slightly, "The scene I have to act tomorrow is a real test of skill. I’m not a professionally trained actor who can perform effortlessly at any time. Of course, I need to be well-rested to perform exceptionally."
Upon hearing this, Mu Jin Huan’s eyes darkened slightly. His large hand rested on the woman’s flat abdomen, not moving, as if he was feeling for something through the thin silk nightgown.
His words carried a hidden meaning, "If the ’fake’ is gone, perhaps the... ’real’ will come."
Last night, he didn’t take any precautions, and both were well aware of it.
Nan Wan retracted her smile, her brows gentle and serene, her voice calm and steady, "Let’s just go with the flow."
Mu Jin Huan was leaning against the headboard. From his vantage point, he could vaguely see the fullness peeking out from the neckline of her nightgown, as well as the marks left from the previous night.
His Adam’s apple bobbed, and his lower abdomen tightened.
Taking the opportunity to turn off the light, he shifted his gaze away.
"If you want to go with the flow, you can’t secretly take pills behind my back. If I find out," he warned with dangerous intent while his rough hand stroked the woman’s slender, beautiful swan-like neck, his voice however gentle, "I’ll choke you to death."
The gauze wrapped around the man’s wrist brushed her smooth skin, making Nan Wan feel ticklish.
Unable to help herself, she clucked her tongue, "You’re actually quite violent..."
A man who once served in the military carried a certain fierceness, despite usually presenting a calm, distant and distinguished demeanor.
Blinking her eyes immersed in darkness, "If I ever annoy you, would you hit me?"
"Do I look like someone who would abuse his wife?", "From today onwards, for any anger you cause me, I’ll settle it all in bed."
The man’s sudden movements were forceful, causing Nan Wan to inhale sharply and quickly press down on his hand to stop his mischief.
She slightly frowned, "Your words lately have been increasingly out of line, have you been influenced by Huo Yihan?"
Mu Jin Huan sneered, "You know him quite well?"
"Mr. Huo’s reputation as a playboy has been around for years, even if I lived under a rock, I wouldn’t be oblivious to that much."
Women linked with scandals to Huo Yihan could probably line around Qing City. As long as he remains unmarried, girls will keep approaching him.
Whether for money, for the position of Mrs. Huo, or for himself.
These are all reasons.
She knows this, and Xu Moyi knows it even better.
A few seconds later, she heard him say, "He said most women like this, so I thought I’d try."
For some unknown reason, it struck Nan Wan’s funny bone.
Then, the crisp and lively laughter filled the bedroom, lasting for more than a minute.
She felt happy, but Mu Jin Huan’s face turned unpleasant, though it was invisible in the dark environment.
If the light was on, Nan Wan might start laughing again.
She actually found that a thirty-four-year-old man... was a bit cute?
When the word ’cute’ popped into Nan Wan’s mind, she thought there might be something wrong with her nerves.
But, it seems to be true.
When the woman in his arms finally stopped, Mu Jin Huan’s face was as dark as the night, forcing three words out through his throat, "Laughed enough?"
Nan Wan calmed her breath, her voice soft, "I don’t like that kind, Mr. Mu, stick to being yourself."
Upon hearing this, Mu Jin Huan turned to find the woman’s chin, giving it a harsh bite, his voice dripping with ultimate displeasure, "I was just joking, did you take it seriously?"
Nan Wan winced in pain, shrinking her body back, replying as if following his lead, "I didn’t take it seriously, I was joking with you too."
What kind of person is Mu Jin Huan, how could he possibly take what was obviously Huo Yihan’s teasing seriously?
So... he really is the reserved type.
Mu Jin Huan felt like he punched into cotton, closing his eyes, pulling her back against his chest, preventing her from moving around.
His voice was gentle, "Sleep."
Nan Wan pushed against the man’s heated body, but it didn’t budge.
A bit helpless, not understanding why he must sleep like this when clearly he wasn’t used to it.