Chapter 1545: Chapter 1545: Must Obtain Her Too
Ten years ago, she was at best a budding little flower, so adorable that people adored her without harboring any impure thoughts.
Now, she is in full, perfect bloom, each petal plump and vibrant with life and fragrance, showcasing her most beautiful and alluring side.
It made his calm heart throb with emotion, his gaze captivated by her, his heart intoxicated for her.
"You’ve finally grown up, little girl. Do you know, I’ve been waiting for you for so long in time!" His eyes burned with deep-seated joy and pride borne from overcoming hardships.
Ten years may not seem long to many people, as if they pass in the blink of an eye, but to him, they were too lengthy, for once the heart fosters an obsession, an unfeigned affection, it becomes a long-standing concern, an endless wait.
Falling in love with a little girl, such an absurd and bittersweet affair, is truly one of life’s greatest tragedies.
He gave so much yet received no response, could only caress her innocent face, sighing that she understood nothing, fantasizing about when she might understand, even feeling some resentment at how he was so mature early on, knowing the tastes of love and affection.
The silent pain in his heart tormented him more than any setback could.
And hearing her naive voice filled with anger, saying she hated him, felt like being cast into hell in an instant.
He was shocked, angry, disappointed, and sad, but he became more aware of a major issue, he was obsessed. With a persistent emotion, he wanted to control everything, couldn’t accept disappointment, couldn’t accept her resistance, always wanting to firmly grasp her in his hands, trapping her in endless love so she could only see him; the more he cared, the more unwilling he felt, to be placed behind so many people in her heart, always wanting to slowly seep into her heart, making her unable to leave him.
He knew very well, such actions were not good for either her or himself.
This domineering possessiveness would destroy them.
She was a free and lively girl, didn’t like anyone to dictate her life, unwilling to be controlled, unwilling to be interfered with. If she stayed with him, he would certainly be unable to hold back his domineering nature, continually meddling in her life, her friendships, her every little detail.
He could even imagine her growing to hate him more and more, her gaze filled with loathing for him, that small mouth angrily yelling hatred without mercy.
The thought of such a future filled him with dread.
He didn’t want this little girl to live unhappily, nor did he want to become the person she despised the most, much less to ruin the beloved girl he treasured so dearly with his own hands.
He should let her go, let her have a normal childhood, a free and happy growth process not influenced by him, instead of being a captive bird in a magnificent gilded cage woven by him.
So, these ten years, he completely let go, allowing her to be entirely free of his control, to soar into the vast world outside.
While he stayed behind, silently watching her grow step by step, quietly protecting her when there was danger or trouble.
As for the constant coldness and absence, that was also a bit of his selfishness and calculation; he couldn’t let her always stay with the impression that he was just Brother Ling Kong, someone no different from Jun Yuan. He didn’t want to always be just her brother.
He wanted her to feel the pain of losing him, to realize he was not dispensable to her, and even more to feel the changes of ten years, knowing the person standing before her again was no longer the Brother Ling Kong of the past, but a man.
A man who dotes on her and wishes to have her.
