Chapter 74 (1/2)

Chapter 74: Trusting him

Because the hand gripping the pencil was unsteady, she made a blunder in her sketching. Vexed at herself, she picked up the eraser. Why was she so distracted?

At this moment, there were some sounds from the hallway. Cheng Liyue's heart skipped a beat. She saw the door opened and a familiar figure stepped in. It was Gong Yexiao.

He saw Cheng Liyue sitting on the sofa next to the crystal chandelier with a sketchpad in her hands. He did not notice the little boy curling up beside her. Brows creased, he asked with voice lowered, “The little fellow has gone to bed?”

Her eyes flicked over to the little boy lying beside her and said, “He's here.”

Gong Yexiao strode over to the sofa and saw the little boy curling up next to her fast asleep.

“He has not taken his bath yet?”

“Not yet. He was waiting for you.” Cheng Liyue replied then immediately added, “He won't be bathing tonight. I'll just give his body a wipe. You can carry him to his bed.”

Bending down, Gong Yexiao scooped the little boy into his arms and carried him into his room. Cheng Liyue brought a bucket of warm water from the bathroom and then leaned forward to take off the sweaty clothes of the little boy who was in Gong Yexiao's arms revealing the little boy's rotund tummy.

After wetting the washcloth, Cheng Liyue wrung it dry before proceeding to wipe the little boy's body. Gong Yexiao lowered his gaze to look at his son who was sleeping soundly like a piglet. His gaze inadvertently swept over Cheng Liyue. Underneath her white b.u.t.ton-down s.h.i.+rt, the hidden view was partially exposed.

Once she was done carefully wiping the little boy's body, she looked up only to find that the man's gaze was fixed on her chest.

She hastily s.h.i.+elded the front of her s.h.i.+rt with her hands and warned in a low voice, “Don't you dare look.”

With a roguish smile on his lips, he replied, “I can't help having a good eyesight.”

Cheng Liyue still had to clean the little boy's feet so she had no choice but to stoop down. Letting go of her hands, she couldn't be bothered with him anymore.

After all, what he could only see was exactly what he couldn't obtain.

After she was done cleaning the little boy, and the little boy had been changed into his PJ's and tucked in bed, Cheng Liyue was sweating all over.

Once they had put the little boy to bed, Gong Yexiao said to her, “Come with me. There's something I need to say.”

Cheng Liyue followed him out. Gong Yexiao's eyes locked on hers. “My parents and my sister have returned to the country.”

Her pupils dilated and her gaze turned sharp. She instantly tensed up, seemingly on guard.

Eyes narrowed, Gong Yexiao consoled her. “Don't worry. My parents and my sister are amiable people. They've never thought of taking Xiao Ze away. As his grandparents, they're just here to visit the kid.”

“Really?” Cheng Liyue regarded him in disbelief.

His brows knitted in a frown.

Why was she so wary of him?

“You have my word.” Gong Yexiao a.s.sured her.

Eyes blinking, Cheng Liyue was contemplating whether she should trust his word.

Gong Yexiao approached her. Startled, Cheng Liyue backed up and stumbled against the edge of the sofa. Her body landed on the sofa.

At this moment, the tall and handsome man drew near and caged her with his arms on either side of her.

“You– what are you trying to do? Don't you dare act as you please.” Infuriated, Cheng Liyue covered her chest with both hands.

“Is it that hard for you to trust me? Which area am I lacking in?” Gong Yexiao coldly asked. Even if was his choice to spoil her, she must obediently allow him do so. Otherwise, he did not mind revealing a different side of him.

Her breathing turned rapid and shallow. This guy must have a few screws loose.