His kiss was gentle, like a soft breeze, carrying fresh breath and tenderness, stirring something in her heart.
Following that breeze came a rain-like moisture, wetting him and soaking her, gradually forming a gentle stream.
As his arms tightened, the kiss grew passionate, plundering her territory, forcing open her pearly teeth and seeking the hidden lilac within. The lingering passion kept them tightly embraced, with her listening to his heartbeat and him inhaling the fresh scent of her hair.
His breath swept across her ear, his low yet sincere voice saying, “Xueman… let’s get married.”
A thunderous roar erupted in her mind, leaving her stunned as he lifted her head. When their eyes met, she saw fear in his. Yes, he was afraid—afraid of her rejection, of being denied, of losing her. He knew that proposing at this moment was untimely, yet he couldn’t suppress the impulse.
“Xueman, perhaps in your eyes I’m not a suitable husband,” he said, anxious to express his hidden feelings. “I’ve had a failed marriage and can’t prove I can make you happy.” He let out a deep sigh, “But I truly want to spend my life with you.”
Even if it means breaking my vow to protect Tong Yixuan, I want to divorce her and give you a legitimate status by my side. During these two days you were missing, I felt like a soulless shell, desperately wanting to find you. Losing you made the entire world turn gray.
From beginning to end, she remained silent, listening to his confession, allowing each word to strike her defenses.
“Xueman, I know my words may not seem credible, but can you give me a chance? A chance to prove myself? Let me… love you.”
Love!? The sensation of the word left Ou Xueman dizzy, slowly sliding into his embrace. Even eight years ago, when he married Tong Yixuan for revenge against the Tong family, he had never mentioned love.
She had sensed his past scorn for love, but now he was expressing his feelings, hoping she would notice. Startled by his sudden affection, she shook her head, creating distance to escape the chaos in her heart and avoid his wounded eyes.
