99 I Canst Live Without You (2/2)

Su Lian shrugs his hand off before scowling at him. ”You can starve if you want, that really isn't any of my business. You're a grown man, so take care of yourself.”

”Why don't you make me something? Please, baby, it would really make my day. You know it's been so long since I've had a meal made by my beloved.” He goes into a brief trance remembering how she would pack his lunch and make him dinner when they were still together. It had surprised him that a girl from a wealthy family could cook so well.

With so many maids, there was no need to learn how. His sister certainly didn't. She had tried making lunch for the family once but ended up burning down the kitchen. But Su Lian, her food was amazing. The most delicious that he's ever had, even better than the finest cuisines. But most importantly, they were made with her hands. Specially prepared for him and he had taken it all for granted.

”I won't cook for you. I'm not your beloved and stop calling me baby. If you're so hungry, then order something.” Su Lian scowls at him again and briefly glances at her hand. It's beginning to sting.

Han Yuan sees that she isn't moved by his mention of the past and sighs in his heart. 'Do I really not have a chance anymore?'

He can't repair an old relationship if she won't even acknowledge that it had existed.

Su Lian carefully inspects her hand with a frown on her face. He glances down at her and her serious expression. He follows her gaze and sees that a small area on the back her hand has turned red.

”What happened to your hand? Let me see.” He places her small hand in his palm to get a closer look. ”You were burned by the soup.”

”Let go of me, I'm fine.” She tries to wiggle her hand free but he doesn't let her.

He walks her to the sink and runs some cold water on it. ”It's a first-degree burn so it won't leave a scar.”

Su Lian still tries to struggle so he threatens her. ”Be good or else I won't let you leave.”

Her body stiffens and she obediently lets him lead her to the couch. She sits still while he rubs aloe vera gel on her 'wound'.

Once done, he looks at her small face and rubs her head lovingly. ”Lian, don't forget how precious you are my sweet and delicate little baby.” He whispers in her ear. ”Or do you need me to remind you?”

While saying so, his hands move to the inner part of her thighs and he strokes them going all the way to the top.

Su Lian's face heats up and she pushes him away before hurriedly shuffling out of his house and running to hers.

With her figure leaning against the fence between both houses, she places her hand on her chest to calm her beating heart.

'So stupid. Snap out of it.' She slaps her bright red cheeks with her hands and tries to give herself a pep-talk. 'Su Lian, you can't fall for him. Not again. He's toxic and no good for you. Yichen needs a strong mother, not a love-struck fool.'

Han Yuan stares at his empty house with a frown on his face.

He was so close, but she slipped away.

He reluctantly picks up his phone and orders his dinner from the nearest five-star restaurant.