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CHAPTER 443 – His Love and Protection
Andromeda swallowed hard at seeing those intense looks from him which made her heart skip several beats again.
"Answer me, Andy, what happened? Who tried to hurt you? No..." he shook his head. " I am very stupid to ask that first. How are you? I am so sorry I wasn't there for you when you needed it most."
His concern and regret were palpable.
Liu Xueyi let go of her chin and she found herself melting under his touch as he guided her head to his chest, his hand soothingly stroking her hair.
"I am so sorry, my love, please forgive me." He whispered into her ear, apologizing profusely while holding onto her tightly in an embrace.
She closed her eyes, savouring the comfort of his embrace, even though she knew there were important matters they needed to discuss.
Left for her, he was getting emotional because there was no trace of hatred in her heart for him. The thought that he cared was good enough for her.
She did not want him to get sad for her sake. It would only hurt her knowing she hurt him.
She mustered the strength to pull away slightly, meeting his eyes with a soft smile. "It's okay, Xueyi. I'm not mad. I missed you, and I really wanted your hug and kisses at that moment," she explained, her voice filled with genuine affection.
A mixture of relief and determination crossed Liu Xueyi's face as he held her at arm's length. "I know. I know. I'll make it up to you. I won't miss the finals. But wait," his brows creased as his gaze darkened further. "You're still in the contest, right?"
Gulp!
"Please tell me yes. If not, I'll break limbs and heads to make the evildoers pay and ruin the contest if they don't give you a spot back."
Watching him switch from apologetic to angry left her heart thumping wild as she stared into his eyes, her once sad face lit up with a smile, her laughter bubbling up uncontrollably.
"Hahaha... Oh, Xueyi."
"I am being serious here, Andy," Liu Xueyi stated persuasively. "I want to know. Tell me the truth and every bloody truth. You promised we won't keep things from each other."
Andromeda hesitated for a moment, grappling with the decision of whether to burden Liu Xueyi with more information. But the sincerity in his eyes and the unwavering support he had shown compelled her to share the truth.
"Andy, we promised," he added.
The way his brows creased and his lips tugged down, pulled at her heart string she could not stomach saying no to this man.
"Fine, you're being so serious! Yes, I'm still in the contest. Luckily, we had another masterpiece, one I was considering using before."
Liu Xueyi's brows furrowed, his expression turning serious once again. "Is that all? Tell me everything, Andy. Every damn thing that has happened to you and those you suspect. I promise I'll make them pay."
"Do not do anything bad to them yet. I..." she paused, her eyes taking in the coldness in his eyes as he glared at her.
"Not an option Andy. They deserve it and more. Be prepared because I would make people pay and regret why they ever crossed my girlfriend, I promise you."
"Fine. I won't stop you. Actually, I was pretty hurt, so payback would be nice. Just let me get a front-row seat to how it all goes down," she replied, her voice filled with a mix of determination and vulnerability.
Liu Xueyi gently held her chin once more, his eyes filled with a combination of protectiveness and determination. "Justice will be served, Andy. Rather than watching, I would love you to participate but first, let me hear what happened."
Andromeda took her time, recounting every detail of the incidents that had transpired, offering suggestions and insights from her assistant. Liu Xueyi listened attentively, and once she was done, his lips pressed against her forehead, his embrace providing a sense of safety and security as he leaned back against the pillows
"Forgive me, but now I know that justice will be served," Liu Xueyi whispered, his voice filled with conviction.
Andromeda shifted, nestling herself against him, her head resting on his chest as she looked up at him. "Just hold me in your arms, honey, and promise not to ever let go."
A smile played on Liu Xueyi's lips as he tightened his hold on her. "I would never let go, even if you wanted to let me go in the future. I won't let it happen. You and I are glued together for life."
Andromeda's eyes widened in surprise at his words. "Really?"
She propped herself up on her elbows, facing him directly. "You mean it? For life?"
Liu Xueyi chuckled at her reaction, a warm twinkle in his eyes. "Yes, why? Do not tell me you are backing out already and would not want to be with me for life?"
Her cheeks flushed at his question and she shook her head. "I would never. I am glad you wish to be with me forever. I will too. I promise you. Love you and our kids forever."
"Perfect. I wouldn't have wanted it any other way."
"Meaning not even Zheng Ying can have you?" she asked again.
Getting her drift, he chuckled. "Are you jealous? Tsk, if Zheng Ying could have me, would I be here, on my bed with you, and not her, doing this to you?"
A crease formed between Andromeda's brows, but before she could protest, Liu Xueyi leaned in, capturing her lips with his own. As they parted, he looked into her eyes, his voice filled with certainty.
"Still have doubts?" he questioned.
Andromeda shook her head, a genuine smile gracing her lips. "No. Not in this world."
"Good," Liu Xueyi whispered, his gaze filled with love and determination.
She nodded as he pressed a kiss on her lips once more. Andromeda could feel tears welling inside but managed to hold them back by biting on her lower lip hard until finally letting out a soft sigh instead.
"Yes," she answered after taking some time before speaking again. "I love you, Xueyi. I really..." Liu Xueyi caught her short with his lips pressing harder into hers while one hand moved up from holding her waist while the other cupped the side of her face tenderly.
He kissed her softly several times then pulled away slightly only enough for their eyes to meet briefly.
Andromeda felt herself melting all over again when those beautiful eyes looked at her like that.
"I love you most, my love and I mean it. I will spend tonight proving it to you by making love to you hard all night long." He whispered huskily right next to her ear making her shiver uncontrollably.
"You're so bad!" Andromeda giggled shyly feeling embarrassed yet happy about what he said.
"You know how much I want your body? How badly I want to see every inch of you naked? To touch, feel, kiss and pleasure? You are mine now forever Andy! Mine forever!" His voice was low and rough as if trying to convince himself first than anything else.
Andromeda's heart skipped another beat hearing him say things which made her melt even more.
"Mine," she repeated quietly in agreement without saying a word since she did not wish to ruin this moment between them.
His lips met hers again, this time she parted them eagerly, sneaking her tongue into his mouth. Liu Xueyi's hands moved down to cup her ass cheek and push her to straddle him.
Instantly, they were kissing passionately once more while his fingers caressed the bare skin on her backside from underneath her skirt, gently before moving further south towards the top of her thighs where he began rubbing the sensitive area there.
Andromeda moaned loudly against his lips before pulling back far enough for air to pass through their mouths but still keeping their bodies connected together tightly.
"Ohhh...ohh..." She panted heavily as Liu Xueyi continued touching her with both hands until finally reaching under her panties with one hand and finding her wetness with ease. "Oooh..." Her head fell forward onto Liu Xueyi's shoulder as one hand reached up behind her neck holding it firmly while the other slid inside her underwear along with two fingers pushing deep within her pussy.
She gasped at the sudden intrusion then whimpered when it stopped only seconds later when it started sliding out slowly followed by several thrusts deeper each time till all four fingers had disappeared completely leaving just the thumb outside stroking over her clit rapidly making Andromeda gasp louder than ever before.
"I love you so much!" Andromeda cried softly feeling herself getting closer to an orgasm already.
"Fuck, your pussy is tightly clamping down on my fingers, Andy." He groaned huskily right next to her ear causing shivers down her spine again.
He pulled away slightly again, this time looking into her eyes which were glazed in lustful desire. His gaze was intense yet gentle like a lover would look upon his mate who was about to be deflowered for the first time. It made her heart skip a beat seeing that expression on his face.
"You are...mine." With those last words, he thrust deeper into her with his fingers, and thumbed her clit, sending her over the edge as her body quivered and collapsed on him.
Andromeda felt him pull back from their kiss and she opened her mouth wide waiting expectantly but instead of him kissing her or even moving off of her, something else happened entirely different from what they expected.
His lips parted hers once more affectionately as he kissed her hard without letting go of anything between them including the air itself.
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