novelraw Chapter 463 Say You Love Me (9)
Chapter 463 Say You Love Me (9)
Fu Nancheng’s gaze was particularly somber as he turned slightly to gently lift Qiao Mo’s chin, his voice low as he spoke, "Xiao Mo, don’t push your luck."Qiao Mo looked down, twisting her fingers, and didn’t respond.
...
By nine in the evening, the company was mostly empty, and only then did Qiao Mo leave with Fu Nancheng using the private elevator.
He dismissed the driver and drove the car himself.
Qiao Mo sat in the passenger seat, looking out the window. The window was open just a crack, and her hair was tousled by the wind.
"Let’s get something to eat." He glanced at the woman beside him, his gaze softening a bit.
Qiao Mo turned her head, "No, just take me home first."
He frowned slightly, "You haven’t eaten tonight."
Qiao Mo hesitated for a moment. She was indeed hungry, but the problem was that she hadn’t showered since the afternoon... She just wanted to go home and clean up first; she didn’t feel like going out to eat like this.
"What do you want to eat?"
He spoke again, noticing the slight flush that appeared on her cheeks.
"I want to take a shower first..."
Qiao Mo eventually explained, afraid that he might get upset.
Upon hearing this, Fu Nancheng didn’t say another word and drove directly to the building of Qiao Mo’s home.
Qiao Mo stood in front of the car, planning to say goodbye to him. After all, regardless of what was said today, she felt that something between them seemed different from before.
"Then I... I’ll head upstairs first." Qiao Mo looked at him for a moment, feeling a bit uneasy as she avoided his gaze.
"I’ll walk you up," he said in a deep voice.
"No need... I’m already downstairs, I can go up myself." Qiao Mo was a bit scared now, really afraid of what he might do if he came up.
"I’ll walk you upstairs." Fu Nancheng repeated firmly.
Qiao Mo stood still, not speaking, but her intent was clear.
Fu Nancheng took his hand out of his pocket, gently holding her small hand, and said, "Let’s go."
His palm was warm; his hand was large, easily enveloping hers. Being held by him, he wasn’t using much force, yet it made her feel quite secure.
Qiao Mo pretended to be calm, staring ahead, yet her palms became slightly sweaty, and her ears turned a shade redder; her heart was pounding erratically.
It seemed... it seemed she hadn’t held hands with him like this before...
For some inexplicable reason, she followed him right to her apartment door. Only then did she realize that this man had indeed come up with her. And he showed no signs of intending to leave.
Qiao Mo gently withdrew her hand, speaking softly, "I’m here, you... you..."
"I want to take a shower too." Fu Nancheng looked at her, his dark eyes as deep as a whirlpool.
"Ah... ah?" Qiao Mo was stunned for a moment.
"I’ll take a shower before going back."
"Just... just a shower?" Qiao Mo was conflicted inside about whether or not to let him in.
But it seemed she had no way to refuse... after all, they couldn’t keep standing there awkwardly at the door...
Upon hearing this, a light smile appeared in his eyes, and he gently pulled her into his arms, "Is there something else you want to do?"
"I... I’m not!"
Qiao Mo quickly denied, bowing her head immediately to retrieve the keys from her bag to open the door.
Once home, Fu Nancheng first took off his coat, unbuttoned two buttons of his shirt, and sat on the sofa to light a cigarette.
"Are you... hungry?" Qiao Mo planned to take a shower but hesitated and spoke up.
"You go shower first."
"Oh." Qiao Mo’s cheeks flushed slightly, and with weak legs, she slipped into the bathroom, glancing at herself in the mirror. Her eyes were red and swollen, and as the bathroom filled with steam, her vision became blurred.