C14

The next morning, Yiting woke up at the Huo Mansion, but Huo Jun wasn't beside her. She stared blankly at the ceiling, feeling a bit lost. A purple crystal wind chime hung there, and Yiting remembered that when the window was opened, the breeze would make the scene breathtakingly beautiful. It always brought a sense of calm to her.

The ceiling was also purple, adorned with lavender patterns that complemented the wind chime, offering a visual delight. Ever since her divorce from Kaiwei, waking up to this view made her heart feel especially tender. She used to think it was just a coincidence that Huo Jun liked purple too, just like her.

But after last night's closeness, she realized everything he did was intentional. The room's decor was tailored to her tastes. She suddenly recalled waking up in this room after a previous night of drinking, when it was starkly black and white.

Thinking of this, she hugged the blanket and laughed, feeling a sweetness she hadn't experienced in a long time.

"Ouch..." A sudden pain made her smile freeze, and her face turned crimson. She had heard the first time could be painful, but she hadn't paid much attention. Although she was married to Kaiwei, he had never touched her, so she dismissed it.

Slowly sitting up, she knew Huo Jun would have already left for work by now. The household staff was respectful but not overly warm, so no one would come into this room. With this in mind, she endured the discomfort and reached for a box of medicine from the back of the bedside drawer, her face flushed.

She had prepared it long ago, unsure of Huo Jun's personality at first. She had been ready for... well, whatever might happen, but she hadn't expected Huo Jun to be so gentle last night.

However, while gentle, he may have been a bit overwhelmed by desire at first, losing some control. The second time, he was a bit more forceful.

Pulling back the covers, Yiting took out a cotton swab and slowly applied some ointment. Last night, he had carried her back, and they had showered together, then...

She focused intently on applying the ointment, not noticing the covers slipping off. This left Jun, who had just opened the door with breakfast in hand, unsure whether to come in or leave. Finally, he simply stood there watching.

Her skin was marked with bruises, looking a bit alarming, yet her face was serene and beautiful, giving off a sense of peace and contentment. Then...

Jun swallowed hard, his heart racing as he watched her apply the ointment, feeling a familiar stirring. Yet, the cause of his distraction was oblivious, even humming a tune softly.

“...exclusive memories, love in my heart, no matter what others say...”

Jun turned his head and knocked on the doorframe. Yiting paused, then stiffly raised her head, slowly looking over at Jun with her mouth open, as if she wanted to speak but couldn’t find her voice.

Jun found her expression amusing, which made him feel more at ease. “You’re awake. I made breakfast. Have some.”

As he spoke, his eyes drifted to a certain spot on Yiting.

“Ahhh...” Yiting tossed the cotton swab aside and quickly pulled the covers over herself, even hiding her head under them.

Oh my God! What did she just do? She had been applying ointment right in front of him...

Yiting felt mortified, her face burning with embarrassment.

Jun chuckled softly at first, then burst into laughter. “Hahaha!”

Yiting had intended to stay hidden, but Jun’s laughter was so captivating that it made her heart flutter with a hint of embarrassment. His voice was truly pleasant.

Over the past month, he hadn't spoken much, and back then, she was afraid of him, so she never really took the time to appreciate him. But now, hearing it, she realized that Huo Jun's laughter was genuinely pleasant.

Honestly, over the past month, he hadn't treated her poorly. He let her have the master bedroom while he slept in the study. The household staff were also respectful, unlike those at the Lee residence.

It seemed... marrying this man was a win for her!

Thinking about it, she quietly lifted the blanket a bit, only to be met with a close-up of a handsome face!

"Ah!" Yiting tried to pull the blanket back over herself, but he wasn't having it. He wrapped her up, blanket and all, in a gentle embrace.

"Alright, sweetheart, time for breakfast. You can sleep more after you eat," he said in a soothing, coaxing tone, like he was speaking to a child, which only made Yiting blush even more.

This guy...

Did he have to be so charming? His flirting skills were off the charts.

Yiting, feeling a bit reckless, looked at him with wide eyes. "How did you come in without making a sound?"

As soon as she said it, she froze.

She could have kicked herself! Why bring that up again? It was already in the past, but she just had to mention it!

Yiting, what were you thinking?

Idiot!