Ye Moxuan did not intend to let her go, and so he grabbed her hand. “Weren’t you planning on touching me? Go on.”
However, she didn’t have the courage to touch him because she knew that she would pay dearly for doing that. Han Muzi still wasn’t feeling well till now, and she couldn’t survive another round of torture from Ye Moxuan. She couldn’t even stand it once, let alone several rounds of it.
Once she thought of that, she smiled in embarrassment before pulling her hand away. “Well… excessive indulgence is not the best idea. I think we should forget about it…”
Just as she completed her sentence, Ye Moxuan pulled her hand to touch his reddened ear.
Han Muzi was dumbfounded, and she looked at Ye Moxuan in a daze. Is this man… a crook???
“Are you trying to pretend and forget about it after touching me?” Ye Moxuan pinned her down, and he kissed her neck with his cool lips. She felt his hot breath against her neck quicken significantly.
“Do you trust me now that the troubles are solved?”
Han Muzi paused, and she instinctively hugged Ye Moxuan, who was nestled against her neck, before whispering, “To be honest…”
“Huh?”
She couldn’t bring herself to say anything after a long hesitation. “Nothing.”
“What is it?” Her hesitation worried Ye Moxuan. He recalled the tears in the corners of her eyes last night, and he became even more anxious, effectively dampening his passion. He then pulled away and gazed into her eyes seriously. “Just tell me if you want to say something.”
Han Muzi shook her head. “Honestly, it’s nothing. I was just spacing out just now.” Actually, she just wanted to say that she believed him long ago, but it just seemed pointless to bring it up since they were already at this stage, and so she didn’t feel like talking about it. After a moment of silence, she added, “I do trust you.”
Ye Moxuan stared at her unblinkingly, as if still worried about something. “In that case, last night…”
“What about last night?”
Looking into her clear eyes while recalling how she took the initiative this morning, Ye Moxuan felt as if he was overthinking. Am I worried about losing her because I care too much? When it comes to business, I can analyze and understand the situation well. However, in front of the love of my life, it feels as if I am at a complete loss. The mind of a woman…
Ye Moxuan inhaled deeply while embracing her tightly. “Nothing,” he stated in a gravelly voice.
Han Muzi blinked several times while nuzzling against his chest. “Have you bought the return air tickets?”
“No, I haven’t.”
“Aren’t you planning to go home?” Han Muzi looked up and scowled at him. “Wouldn’t your company be in a mess if you don’t go back soon?”
“Xiao Su is around; the company will be fine.”
“But…”
“We are finally somewhere else together. Don’t you want to hang around?” Ye Moxuan started to tempt her.
He was basically asking if she would like to go on a vacation with him. I’m actually rather tempted to go on a trip with him. However… I’ve just reconciled with him recently. I can’t very well abandon my company and family just like that, can I? After weighing her options, Han Muzi shook her head. “Another time, maybe. It is not a good time now. I left the country on a whim, and I have many unattended matters.”
“What matters are they? Can I help you with them?”
Han Muzi hesitated before answering him, “No, I need to attend to them in person.”
“Muzi…” Ye Moxuan nuzzled against the side of her neck while calling her name in a husky voice. He deepened his voice on purpose, and he sounded seductive. His voice was like a glass of well-aged wine, which would feel rich and fragrant as one swallowed it; in fact, it would be difficult to stop at only a glass.
Han Muzi felt her heart skip a beat, but she was determined to stick to her plans. “No, I’m not going. We’ll go on a trip next time.”
“Are you sure you don’t want to? It’s a rare chance…”
Han Muzi didn’t want to listen anymore, and so she shoved against him and got up. Then, she walked into the room.
After entering the room, Han Muzi entered the bathroom straight away. After that, she started removing her make-up with some make-up remover wipes. She had nothing to do today after all, and she was not used to having make-up on her face constantly. It gave her the feeling as if she was wearing a mask, and it made her feel uncomfortable.
After removing her make-up, Han Muzi started packing her things, and she checked the flight tickets on her phone. Coincidentally, Ye Moxuan entered the room, and Han Muzi told him immediately, “There are still tickets for 5pm. Shall I book them now?”
She asked him without turning to look at him, and so she did not notice the scowl on Ye Moxuan’s face. “Are you in such a rush to go home?”
“I told you I left on a whim. There are many things left unattended to. Do you insist I stay?”
Ye Moxuan heard the helplessness in her tone, and he finally realized that he was being too forceful. Hence, he responded accordingly, “Alright, I’ll get someone to book the tickets.”
“That’s not necessary. Hand me your ID, and I’ll book it for you.”
Ye Moxuan approached her and gave her his ID number.
Han Muzi was quick, but she pouted after booking their flight tickets. “I wouldn’t have removed my make-up if I’d known we’d have to leave in the afternoon.”
“You can reapply in the afternoon. You look good both with and without make-up anyway.”
Han Muzi decided not to put make-up on after considering her options. I’ll just wear a face mask; I’m not going to work after all.
The two of them checked out of the room when it was time and left together for the airport.
Before heading home, Han Muzi sent Yan a message, stating that she was taking the 5pm flight, and that it would most probably be midnight by the time she arrived home.
After learning that Han Muzi was returning home, Yan immediately replied to her message, stating that Little Bean was asking for a present.
A present? Han Muzi was stumped when she read the message. I’ve been in a rush throughout this trip. How would I possibly have time to get a present for Little Bean?
Just when she was about to reject her, an arm shot out from beside her and snatched her phone away before replying with two words. ‘Of course.’
Han Muzi asked in shock, “What are you doing?” She wanted to grab her phone back. “We are already at the airport. How could we find time to buy a present?”
Ye Moxuan grinned at her mysteriously. “I bought one.”
“Y-You did?” Han Muzi asked in surprise. “When did you head out to buy a present? Why didn’t I know that? Besides—”
“I’ll give him the present when I see him.” Ye Moxuan locked the phone screen before returning it to her. Then, he pulled her wrist and embraced her tightly.
“I’m his daddy now after all. I should prepare a gift for our official meeting.”
Han Muzi felt something wasn’t quite right. How did he manage to prepare a present in such short notice? We spent the entire time in the hotel for the past few days. I didn’t see him bring anything back after heading out the other day.
She was slightly curious. “What did you buy for him? Can I have a look at the present?”
“Why?” Ye Moxuan cocked a brow at her. “Are you trying to snatch away your son’s present too?”
Han Muzi retorted, “Who says I’m trying to snatch it away? I’m just curious to know what it is.”
“No.” Ye Moxuan pursed his lips and slowly formed a smirk. “This is a secret between my child and me. You are not allowed to know what it is.”
Han Muzi answered in resignation, “Fine.”
She had a strange feeling that despite her role as a mother, once both father and son were reunited, she might be left behind.
