142 PLAYING WITH FIRE (1/2)

After a long month abroad, Zhong Feng finally returned to his Westend penthouse. He felt exhausted after the long and eventful trip. Moreover, he had accelerated his work so that he could return home quickly. He did not like being away. Unlike before, he had someone waiting for him.

When he entered the house, he immediately saw the curled up figure on the white couch. He closed the door softly, placed his suitcase aside and walked to her. This silly girl… He had told her that he would probably come back late in the night and still she waited for him. He could not help feeling moved by the gesture.

He leaned in and looked at the familiar adorable face. Her plumb cheeks had a healthy pinkish tint, and her long black lashes accentuated her doll-like appearance. Her soft plumb lips had a reddish colour and were parted in a relaxed manner as she slept.

Zhong Feng felt his heart thump loudly in his chest as he gazed at her. He could not believe that she was all his. He wanted to embrace her and hold her at all times. He wanted to hide her away from everyone, but at the same time, he wanted to show her off because she was a magnificent star.

He leaned closer and captured her lips with his in a gentle and coaxing kiss. Her lips tasted slightly minty and sweet. He could guess that she had been drinking something fruity while waiting for him. He smiled against her lips before reluctantly parting with her.

However, before he could fully rise, the sleeping girl lifted her hand and clutched his shirt with incredible strength. She pulled him back to her face and looked at her with large blinking eyes which showed no sign of sleep. She looked at him for a long moment before speaking.

”Mr Zhong, do you always assault girls in their sleep?” She asked in a mock strict tone.

”I only assault you.” He replied solemnly.

Hu Lei giggled heartily at his response before releasing him. She threw off the comforter she was using and stood up on the couch. With this elevation, she could look at him directly in the eyes. She took him in with a warm gaze before stretching her arms to hug him.

”I really missed you, Ah Feng.” She whispered in his ear.

For some reason, she felt her eye stinging and her throat close up. She knew tears were about to flow in rivulets out of her eyes. When had she become this type of cry baby? She fought to suppress the tears with difficulty. However, as soon as Zhong Feng placed his strong arms around her body, she could not hold back anymore.

The feeling in her heart was so strange that she could not grasp it. But there was something subtle that seemed to say, 'you are home'. The urge to sob loudly seemed to press down on her heart, but she was completely unwilling to go that far.

Without realising what she was doing, she opened her mouth and bit Zhong Feng in the tendon where his neck connected to his shoulder. She felt a little guilty about biting him again, but she really did not want to cry loudly like a child.

Zhong Feng rubbed her back gently with a small smile on his face. It was only in Hu Lei's presence that his felt his facial muscles loosen up. It was almost as if she could melt the ice and eliminate the stiffness that had always covered his face.

When Hu Lei finally released him, he finally asked the question which had been burning him.

”What are you wearing?”