Chapter 241: Chapter 241: Beneath the Winter Plum Tree, Hearts in Harmony
Cecilia Vaughn’s almond eyes sparkled, and her face turned as red as an apple.
He, he actually...
The girl felt as if she had been struck by lightning, and she glared at the man in shame and annoyance, her hand striking towards Adrian Law’s shoulder blade.
"You shameless man!"
However, Adrian Law seemed oblivious to Cecilia Vaughn’s anger, still gazing at her with a playful smile on his lips.
"If someone loses so much fun just to save face, what a pity."
The man spoke with a serious tone, his certainty so apparent that if not for the absurdity of the situation, Cecilia might have thought Adrian was expounding some life philosophy.
Seeing the girl’s cheeks flush pink, the curve of Adrian Law’s lips grew deeper as he deliberately leaned closer to Cecilia Vaughn’s ear, gently blowing into her auricle bit by bit.
"Cecilia, for you, I’d rather not."
The strong male scent blew against her ear, and Cecilia Vaughn felt as if she were in Sparta.
In all her twenty-something years, Cecilia Vaughn had never seen Adrian Law change so dramatically in public and private.
...
Cecilia Vaughn looked into Adrian Law’s deep dark eyes, swallowing hard.
"Adrian, but I’m not like you, I..."
Before she could finish, the man caught her lips fiercely.
His tongue was so passionate, never stopping at just a taste, showing its presence with fierce boldness.
For the first time, Cecilia Vaughn was ashamed and annoyed that her body was so disobedient; with just a kiss from the man, she couldn’t help but surrender.
"Cecilia, I’ll be very gentle..."
The low male voice, deep as a cello, seductively moved through her ears like the intoxicating spring breeze of May, yet Adrian Law’s large hands firmly restrained him.
Cecilia Vaughn’s face was red, her body in the water was pressed against the rock wall by the man.
Amidst the flowing water, Adrian Law seemed to have figured out the smartest way forward.
Because Cecilia had previously mentioned discomfort, this time Adrian Law was indeed much softer.
It was even... overly gentle, like a light spring breeze, or continuous drizzle.
Certainly less painful than before, but again...
In her heart, there seemed to be a wonderful feeling rising up.
Her delicate feet unconsciously edged closer to the rock wall.
She opened her clear almond eyes wide, clinging helplessly to the man’s shoulders.
The man observed Cecilia Vaughn’s initiative, yet with extreme patience, he chuckled silently, creating a shivering effect on Cecilia’s long eyelashes.
"Adrian... could you..."
As the words reached her lips, Cecilia found them too unmaidenly, biting her lip and looking at him with a charming expression.
"Cecilia, are you unable to hold back?"
Adrian Law wickedly whispered in the girl’s ear, his large hand intentionally fanning the flames.
This man!
He was definitely trying to embarrass her on purpose!
Cecilia Vaughn felt indignant, biting her teeth, suddenly deciding to assert her authority as his wife, no longer able to withstand Adrian’s mischievous torment.
"Adrian, call my name, say you love me!"
Adrian Law was stunned upon hearing this.
And Cecilia Vaughn seized the initiative, gripping the man’s shoulders. Since they had already received their marriage certificate, whatever fear she felt seemed somewhat quaint and outdated.
Better to take the initiative!
She wrapped her arms tightly around the man’s arm, met his slightly astonished gaze, and lifted her head to seal the man’s lips.
...
The gentle kiss that had started like a spring shower now turned into an urgent kiss, like a thunder and fire intertwined.
Breaths, fast.
Bodies, touching.
Cold plum blossoms on the bank sent bursts of fragrance, and the hot spring water washed away all the fatigue.
And they, were utterly in tune.
...
Rationality and restraint were completely submerged in the bliss of the moment.
The man’s thin lips moved from her hair tips, across her forehead, down her nose, over her chin, clavicle, gradually descending.
"Cecilia, I love you."
Adrian Law’s voice was husky and deeply sensual, and the water temperature seemed to rise rapidly. He let Cecilia Vaughn hear what she longed to hear.
Yet his hands mischievously continued their mischief.
"Now that I’ve said it, Cecilia, it’s your turn."
Cecilia Vaughn finally understood what it means to ask for it.
"Uh... mhm..."
She let out a muffled moan, unwilling to meet this sly fox’s expectations, but Adrian Law held her tightly, his eyes deep as a clear pool.
"Unwilling?"
Adrian Law suddenly pulled away, smiling at Cecilia Vaughn.
He was so bad, yet only smiling silently, not doing anything more.
An inexplicable sense of emptiness arose from the depths of her soul, Cecilia’s eyes glistened with tears, and this time it wasn’t like crying; she was really about to cry!
"Adrian, you..."
This big jerk!
Always forcing her like this!
Cecilia Vaughn hurriedly approached Adrian Law, but Adrian deliberately retreated, his leg hooked around her, leaving Cecilia truly wanting to cry but having no tears.
"Can I not say it..."
Cecilia’s eyelashes fluttered gently, her voice as soft as if it had no bones.
There was always a feeling that saying such words in such a setting had some other meaning.
She simply couldn’t bring herself to say it.
...
But Adrian Law looked down at the girl with a condescending gaze.
Dominantly, he let his hand glide along Cecilia’s smooth skin, the man’s body so strong and powerful, yet teasingly keeping a distance. Cecilia seemed enchanted, finally gritting her teeth and speaking.
"Adri... Adrian... I love you..."
"What do you love about me?"
Adrian Law gave a sly smile and suddenly bit her, catching her off guard...
This bastard!
Always teasing her!
The world seemed to suddenly open up, and Cecilia nearly screamed out loud, her eyes sparkling with an unconscious charm.
Grumbling internally, her eyes shimmered like water, her rosy lips lifting like blossoms.
They were the most harmonious partners in the world, she poisoned, and he her antidote.
Like two fish embracing each other, they tangled freely in the hot spring.
So much so that in the heat of the moment, Cecilia’s reason was completely shaken, carried to the shore by the man.
The mountain cold, dew faint, Cecilia could only cling tighter to him, trying to draw some warmth.
And Adrian laid their clothes on the grass, under the plum tree, petals falling like snow, bringing the girl to experience a wholly different joy of life...
...
The two carried on until dusk, even forgetting about lunch, yet still seemed to have endless energy.
Finally, seeing Cecilia truly exhausted, Adrian carried her down the mountain, drove back to Starfall Bay.
The trip had been rushed, the hot spring villa unprepared with any food.
...
Watching Adrian Law’s figure cooking in the kitchen, Cecilia Vaughn thought of the earlier unbelievable scene, her eyes full of shyness.
She never thought she’d become like this one day...
At that moment, Adrian Law’s phone rang.
There were no secrets between the two of them, so Cecilia naturally glanced over.
Just one look, and all the color drained from her face.
——Adrian, Rosalind is coming back to the country, tomorrow, remember to pick her up, ok.
...
[The author apologizes for any interruptions in flow due to revisions, urging readers to focus on the plot. Dear fairies, rest assured.]
