127 The Traitor 11 (2/2)

”But the rumours...”

”Rumours are an everyday thing in a celebrity's life, shouldn't you be more familiar with that compared to me?”

”But...”

”Gosh, you sure have plenty of reasons to reject me.”

”No, that's not what I mean. I would have loved more than anything to be with you but...”

In the haste of his need to explain himself, Zao Ming did not realize he had inadvertently confessed to Lee Mu. However, the latter did catch this sweet confession. He smiled brightly and said, ”Zao Ming, let's not waste time arguing words. I only have one question for you, are we not worth the risk?”

That silenced Zao Ming. He stopped to seriously consider and he soon came to the answer. Looking at the handsome man before him, Zao Ming realized he would risk the whole world for this man. That was the honest-to-god truth that his heart told him.

”I would risk everything for you.”

Lee Mu's grin grew wider. ”Then it's settled. This relationship is only between the two of us so why should we care about what the rest of the world has to think.”

Lee Mu's smile that followed that statement was like a sun sending its warmth through Zao Ming's heart. Yes, their future was uncertain but with each other's company, it was going to be alright... or so he desperately hoped.

In a burst of joy, Zao Ming rushed forward to give his star... I mean, his new boyfriend a hug or even a kiss to commemorate their relationship.

However, before he could get his way, Lee Mu raised his strong palm to stop him. ”Halt, not so fast!”

To Zao Ming's frown, Lee Mu explained, ”Have you lost your mind? We're still outside in the public. Please keep your hands to yourself.”

Zao Ming chuckled awkwardly. ”Right, I almost forgot. Sorry.”

Lee Mu turned his head meekly to the side and whispered bashfully, ”When we're in the privacy of our own home, we can do anything you want.”

The 'home' referred to the place Lee Mu had just bought. The apartment where Joann caught her daughter, Sylvia on one of her stake-outs.

The place marked plenty of the high points of their relationship, it was also the locale where the biggest leak to their relationship was captured. It was the source of their joy and unfortunately also the biggest strain to their relationship.