582 Ill Be There For You (1/2)

Xin Zimen was genuinely really pleased to see Xiu here but that was no surprise because he always felt a calmness around her that no one else brought him in a long time. Seemingly she was a very simple girl with a complicated life but she had a strange attraction in her that could make people feel at ease around her. In fact, she always brought out that doting side of his out that even he didn't know existed in him till now.

Whenever she smiled, it made her eyes sparkle and her own face would lit up. He was one of those people who loved seeing her smile. The day she came to beat Ah-Si was the first time he saw her solemn expression and at that time, the pain, loneliness, yearning reflecting in her eyes had somehow pricked his heart too deeply.

He really didn't want to see that look in her eyes again. He never wanted her to feel lonely ever again. He didn't know why he was so protective of her. He couldn't tell why he wanted to give the whole world to her. Was this what they called, the calling of the blood? Since she was his only niece, perhaps that's why he was so different around her.

He had asked someone to bring coffee for Xiu and even shared the cake she brought for him.

”Ah-Xin, how can you share my own cake with me?” Although Xiu was grumbling like she wasn't happy, inwardly she was very pleased seeing how he served her with his own hands and even accompanied her while she ate. She knew he was a busy person and yet he was here spending his time with her without any hesitation.

You see, this was the exact same attention of his towards her that made her always want to look for him. She couldn't help herself. She liked it when he paid so much attention to her and looked at her with such a gentle gaze that made her want to pour her heart out to him. She didn't know why but her heart was certain that she could always lean on him and he would always be there to protect her.

The girl like her who had been deprived of fatherly love for two lifetimes really seemed to want to get lost in his affection. It reassured her, made her feel protected, and even made her heart feel at ease.

”I only wanted you to give me company. But if you want something else, I'd love to bring it to you.”

Xiu tsked at him, ”You really take everything I say very seriously. I was just messing around.” He nodded and took another bite of the cake while his lips curved upward.

”You made this yourself?” he asked even though he could tell the answer. But somehow he thought he'd love to hear her response.

”Of course! Who else can have such a magical taste? It's only my magical hands that can bring this taste to you. Cherish it.”

Xin Zimen chuckled softly. See? He really knew he'd love to hear her bragging about her skills. ”Then this humble one is honored to be graced with your excellency's finest delicacy.”

Xin Zimen only smiled and said, ”It's my job's requirement to know how to talk.”

That reminded Xiu... ”Am I disturbing your work?”

”Not at all,” he hurriedly denied it. In fact, he was really busy. He had been absent for a couple of days and a lot of matters needed his approval. He hadn't been able to even lift his head up from the piles of files at his table since morning. And was even feeling tired since he hadn't recovered completely. But seeing Xiu had seemed to make him forget all about his tiredness. He was more than happy to stay with her.

Xiu scowled, ”How is that possible? You have such a big office, such a big position, it comes all with a cost. I'm certain you have loads of work. I'm really being a nuisance here.”

Xin Zimen patted her head saying, ”You're definitely not being a nuisance. Stop overthinking it.”

Xiu hesitated but still nodded her head. She walked all around his big office and admired the view outside before coming back to his side as she poked his arm softly. When he turned his head to look at her, she asked, ”Ah-Xin, did your wife also worked here? You told me she was a criminal psychologist. So...?”