Chapter 229: Let Her Be, Love Her, and Protect Her
Translator: Henyee Translations Editor: Henyee Translations
“Wan’er…” Xiao Yichen softly called her name as he hastened to her side.
Lin Wan was deeply asleep and remained unaware of his approach. After feeling a heavy weight pressing down on her, she frowned and was about to wake up. A passionate kiss, however, sealed her lips before she could open her eyes.
Lin Wan was awakened abruptly, her eyes opening to find a figure before her. Although her vision was somewhat blurry, she recognized Xiao Yichen instantly by his familiar aura.
“Ugh…” Lin Wan began to struggle with all her might.
Yet, in his intoxicated state, Xiao Yichen’s desire for Lin Wan overcame his judgment, and he continued to kiss her fervently, paying no heed to her resistance.
“Oh… Xiao…” Lin Wan struggled against him with all her might, trying to get him to stop, but she could not voice her protest.
She couldn’t break free, and as her frustration and anger grew, tears welled in her eyes and slipped down her cheeks. Eventually, Lin Wan ceased her resistance, tears streaming down her face.
Gradually, Xiao Yichen regained his senses. He looked down at the crying woman and realized his error. He immediately stopped his advances and released Lin Wan.
Upon turning her head to the side, Lin Wan avoided eye contact with Xiao Yichen.
“Wan-Wan’er…” Xiao Yichen called out, feeling utterly flustered.
Do I make her cry?
After missing her all day, he hadn’t thought things through when he arrived home and found her sleeping on the sofa…
“Are you done venting?” Lin Wan, her tears restrained, asked Xiao Yichen, “Weren’t the hostesses at the bar sufficient for you while you were drinking? Or was Xu Yanxi not around?”
With a pungent alcohol odor lingering on his breath, it was clear he had been drinking even during daylight hours.
Xiao Yichen’s expression was a mix of shock and frustration as he heard Lin Wan’s words.
Does she see me in that way?
“This isn’t venting,” Xiao Yichen asserted, though his words were charged with anger, and his tone was icy.
Xiao Yichen’s rage did not affect Lin Wan, who continued, “Yes, I was mistaken. Perhaps venting is not the right term. After all, we are still legally married. Everything you do to me is within the bounds of the law, isn’t it? Right?”
With that, Lin Wan turned to face Xiao Yichen and locked eyes with him.
Upon hearing Lin Wan’s words, Xiao Yichen was deeply incensed but struggled to find words.
Couldn’t they return to their former interaction? He wanted to shower her with love and tenderness, allowing her to be willful in his arms. He wanted to give her whatever she desired, loving and safeguarding her. Was that not enough?
Unbeknownst to Lin Wan, Auntie Li had been unaware of the events in the living room. She was preparing dinner in the kitchen and about to come out to inform Madam, but as soon as she walked out of the kitchen, she found Sir and Madam on the living room couch…
Lin Wan caught sight of movement from the corner of her eye. Upon turning around and spotting Auntie Li’s astonished gaze, her embarrassment and shyness were suddenly heightened.
“Please leave,” Lin Wan said as she used both hands to push Xiao Yichen away, attempting to distance herself from him.
Xiao Yichen also noticed Auntie Li. When Lin Wan pushed him away, he cooperatively left as well.
After Lin Wan sat up, she forgot to put on her slippers. She went to the first-floor bathroom barefooted to tidy up her disheveled clothes.
Xiao Yichen sat on the sofa and asked Auntie Li, “Is dinner ready?”
“Yes, Mr. Xiao,” Auntie Li responded respectfully.
“Serve it,” Xiao Yichen directed.
“Yes, Sir.” After finishing her response, Auntie Li set the table with dishes.
Xiao Yichen briefly examined the tightly closed bathroom door, then rose to his feet and went to the liquor cabinet. He selected a bottle of sobering alcohol and consumed several sips, allowing his mind to clear.
Subsequently, he returned to the living room, taking Lin Wan’s slippers, and positioned himself outside the bathroom door, waiting for her to finish..