“No, I didn’t!” Ruan Ning felt guilty and hurried to explain.
Sui Huan’s expression softened slightly but remained icy: “You told her you have no position to interfere?”
Ruan Ning nodded reluctantly.
Sui Huan’s expression turned ugly again. After a long moment, he said coldly, “So in your heart, I’m still just an unrelated person.”
Ruan Ning wanted to explain but couldn’t find the words. Sui Huan stared at her until she lowered her head helplessly. He sighed, “A’Ruan, you promised. Don’t forget me.”
Ruan Ning held back her anger. Sui Huan gently pulled Ning Ye’s sleeve and led her to the cabin door, saying patiently, “I’ll arrange a cabin for you. Go settle in first, and I’ll come see you later.”
“Okay, I’ll wait for you.” Ning Ye was satisfied.
Sui Huan watched Ruan Ning’s petite figure disappear in the distance, a hint of ruthlessness in his eyes.
Ruan Ning felt dizzy. The unreliable Ning Ye and the unpredictable Sui Huan made her uneasy.
Sui Huan sat beside her, placing a pill at her lips: “Hold it in your mouth; it might help.”
The pill’s cool sensation eased her frustration. Sui Huan gently massaged her forehead and temples, inducing relaxation. Yet, his hot breath surrounded her, making her tense amidst the comfort.
Ruan Ning didn’t have the courage to refuse, softly saying, “No need to trouble you, I’ll do it myself.”
Sui Huan’s arms loosely encircled her, more ambiguous than an embrace. He said, “Let me.”
A big wave hit, and the ship shook violently. Ruan Ning fell into his arms, turning the virtual embrace into a real one.
Sui Huan’s muscles tensed. After not embracing her since that night, he sensed his strong desire as he held her tightly. His voice was hoarse: “A Ruan, shall I take you away?”
At that moment, he was sincere.
Ruan Ning broke free. Sui Huan sighed, his empty arms hanging before him, fists clenched.
Late at night, as the lights dimmed and the ship entered dreamland, a voice suddenly pierced the silence: “Something’s wrong, we’re on fire!”
