C23 I Refuse To Do Both

Almost instantly, Xia Yun responded to Lu Fengting's demand. "I can be Ning's mother, but I don't want to be your wife."

Lu Fengting's homely face rearranged itself into a grin, and he slowly approached her. "What's that supposed to mean?”

Xia Yun unconsciously staggered backward and pointed out, "I can be Ning's mother in secret, but I refuse to marry you!"

Before she could finish speaking, Xia Yun realized she was now standing with her back flat against the closed door. Seeing no escape, she closed her eyes and prayed quietly.

Lu Fengting smiled feebly, and in a flash, he was already standing before her. He cornered Xia Yun against the door with both of his hands on either side of her head. "I apologize for the confusion, Miss Xia. However, the issue of being Lu Zhining's mother and being my wife was always bound right from the start."

"Get away from me first, then we'll talk." Xia Yun was breathing deeply until she was relaxed enough to look up. Only the unwelcomed blush of her cheeks revealed her inner turmoil. But regardless of their distance, she found it hard to deny that his face looked perfect.

Lu Fengting smiled as his eyes confronted her softly. He found it delightful to see Xia Yun cowering like a scared little bunny. She was the stark contrast to other women who could handle matters competently.

And that was why he thought teasing her was so much entertaining.

"If you agree to my proposal now, then we have nothing more to take up afterward," Lu Fengting whispered while his thin lips drifted closer to Xia Yun's head. He purposely let his breath linger over her earlobe.

Lu Fengting noticed that Xia Yun's body trembled all over whenever he breathed heavily and rapidly, and she blushed to her ears.

He swallowed hard, and he ran his tongue over his dry lips. He unknowingly moved closer to her ear, and with every breath he took, he blew against her red earlobe.

Xia Yun felt a sudden spark, like an electric current ran through her body. She yelled out pleadingly, "Fine, I welcome your offer. But can you keep your distance from me first?"

After being confronted by her like this, Lu Fengting pulled himself together and backed off. His entire demeanor was clouded with anger. Since when did everything get out of his hand? Last night's scene flooded his mind, but this time, he felt more foolish than ever. He found it odd that he couldn't contain himself just by looking at her earlobe.

After Lu Fengting pulled away from Xia Yun, he exhaled with agitation and said, "I'm glad you agreed after giving it some thought."

"But I also have my terms which you must consider." Xia Yun forced herself to regain control of her emotions and mustered all the courage to speak out her side. "I don't want a divorce later, but our marriage shouldn't be made public."

She clarified that she didn't want the world to know about their marriage.

"You want to keep our marriage confidential?" Lu Fengting asked carefully, his interest aroused.

"That's right."

Xia Yun nodded bleakly. "I'm likewise okay staying in the manor, but I prefer to sleep beside Ning. Also, you can't have sex with me."

"Uh, sex?" Lu Fengting asked knowingly. At the back of his mind, he already knew her response.

Xia Yun looked almost timid, and she felt the color rushing into her cheeks. She dragged her eyes away from him quickly as if overcome with embarrassment.

"What exactly are you talking about?"

"I'm referring to consensual sex."

"Really?" Lu Fengting approached abruptly, pressing his warm, soft lips against hers.

Xia Yun was astounded by Lu Fengting's audacity and tried to push him off her, but she couldn't find the strength to shove him away.

After a while, Lu Fengting arrogantly held his head back and asked with a wicked smile, "What about now? Have you changed your mind?"

Xia Yun struggled for air and weakly shook her head. "I'm not changing my decision. Stop asking me when you already know the answer."

"Well, my answer is no."

Lu Fengting adamantly refused, and he smiled maliciously. "You need to fulfill your duties as mother and wife."

Frowning, Xia Yun's eyes met his disparagingly. "This is my last straw. If you don't agree, I'd rather let Ann Keer take me down." Anyway, there was no way she could afford to pay for the dress.