Chapter 252: Chapter 252: Sealing Her Lips
An inexplicable atmosphere surged inside the taxi.
Adrian Law lifted his gaze to look at Cecilia Vaughn, his eyes so intensely focused that Cecilia could feel it without even turning her head.
This man, doesn’t he know that staring at someone for too long is inappropriate?
That’s the most basic social etiquette!
If Adrian Law knew what Cecilia was thinking, he’d probably cheekily say that only people who aren’t close need such "etiquette," because they’re married!
...
Cecilia sat on the taxi seat but felt as if it were covered in needles, making her uncomfortable.
The row of trees outside the window rushed by, although she’d been out of prison for some time.
But since she hadn’t visited all of Stellerton, there were some new landmark buildings Cecilia didn’t recognize. As she looked at the scenery outside, it somewhat alleviated her gloom.
Adrian Law continued to stare at her silently, as if she alone painted all the colors in his world.
——"You stand on the bridge to see the scenery, while the people viewing the scenery look at you from above."
This quote from Bian Zhilin’s "Fragment" seemed perfect for this moment.
...
"Miss, we’ve arrived at Springtide Complex! There’s a traffic limit ahead, so I’ll drop you off this side of the bridge."
Cecilia, lost in thought while staring outside, only reacted after the taxi driver suddenly reminded her.
"Oh, oh, alright, sir. How much from there to here? I’ll pay you."
"A total of 45."
"Okay, can I use WeChat to pay?"
Cecilia realized she hadn’t brought her wallet today and had to apologize with this explanation.
Unexpectedly, a long, slender hand suddenly extended forward.
"No need for change."
Cecilia looked over in surprise, only to see Adrian Law calmly handing all the cash from his wallet.
It was probably several thousand in total.
The taxi driver was dumbfounded too.
What kind of operation was this?
It’s just a 45 yuan fare, is it necessary to multiply it by the hundreds like a big spender?
Even in countries like Euronia and Vesperia that tip isn’t a thing, guests aren’t this extravagant!
"Um... sir, there’s no need, just 45 is enough."
The taxi driver looked at Adrian Law’s handsome and serious face, whose strong aura unintentionally lowered his tone.
"Just take it as a thank you for your previous advice to me and Cecilia."
Seeing that the driver wouldn’t take it, Adrian simply placed the money in the small slot between the front two seats.
The taxi driver: "..."
Wha... what advice?
It couldn’t be about his earlier joke, telling the lady in the backseat to have him kneel on a washboard, could it?
It was just an offhand remark, and the driver, having seen a bit of the world, could tell that both Adrian Law and Cecilia Vaughn were quite remarkable individuals.
The taxi driver wanted to refuse again, but Adrian had already opened the door and stepped out.
"..."
Young couples fighting sure is expensive; this method made him, the old uncle, feel out of touch.
Helpless, the taxi driver sought help from Cecilia with his eyes.
"Uh, Miss, why don’t you take the money back and transfer 45 to me via WeChat?"
Cecilia glanced at Adrian’s tall figure outside, clenched her teeth, and shook her head quickly.
"No need, sir. Thank you so much for today."
The taxi driver was bewildered again.
Is that gentleman’s little girlfriend also a big spender?
Did he just strike it rich today?
...
No matter what others thought, Cecilia had already gotten out of the car.
When Adrian saw her, his eyes instantly brightened.
"Cecilia..."
Cecilia, full of pent-up frustration, pulled a cold and proud face as she lifted her chin slightly.
"Don’t call me, go back to the Law Family and find your childhood sweetheart..."
So, it was all about Rosalind White.
"Cecilia, can’t you tell I have nothing to do with her at all?"
Adrian burst out laughing, his tall figure reaching out to trap Cecilia against the bridge’s parapet.
Cecilia unwillingly found herself unable to move, angrily glancing up at Adrian.
"Who says you have nothing to do with her? The entire Law Family, and even that old monk at Sage’s Mercy Temple, say Miss White is your Daughter of Destiny. If you’ll never part from her, why marry me?"
The man’s lips curled into a smile, his eyes as deep as a tranquil pool, capable of drawing one’s soul in.
"Cecilia, don’t say things you’ll regret, alright?"
"You are my noble woman, the only one I can’t part from."
Looking at the girl’s beautiful face, Adrian’s eyes grew more determined, his voice carrying a depth Cecilia couldn’t quite understand.
He lowered his head, bringing them close enough that they could feel each other’s breath on their skin.
Their breathing tickled her, making Cecilia’s face flush red.
Such love-filled words, does he think she’s a lovestruck little girl? Who’s he trying to fool?!
If you can count on a man, pigs might fly!
"Get lost, I don’t believe you."
Cecilia sulkily tried to leave, but Adrian suddenly grabbed her arm, his tone becoming serious.
"Cecilia, there’s a blue caterpillar on your head, with many antennae, looking rather menacing."
"Wha... what... caterpillar? Ahhh, please get rid of it and stop describing it!"
Cecilia froze, and before she knew it, she was clinging onto Adrian like a koala, overcome with fear!
They were just ten meters from Springtide Complex, and the area was busy with people, who upon seeing Cecilia and Adrian in a tight embrace, began whistling.
"Oh! Kiss, kiss!"
Cecilia: "..."
It’s all Adrian’s fault.
Trembling, she hurriedly urged Adrian, "Adrian... please get the bug off, ugh..."
God knows she’s afraid of nothing, except various invertebrates like snakes and bugs.
It’s probably a common fear for girls.
Adrian seemed pleased with Cecilia’s initiative, his lips curving into a smile, a touch of mischief in his demeanor.
"Cecilia, don’t be afraid..." He paused, his hand brushing through Cecilia’s hair: "Alright, the bug’s fallen into the river."
Really?
With doubt, Cecilia glanced at the river, then looked at Adrian’s smiling eyes and realized she’d been tricked by him.
"You scoundrel! How dare you lie to me..."
She angrily raised her hand to punch him, but before she could, his lips pressed down on hers...
Sealing it with a kiss!
