The days of resting at home for the pregnancy were quite leisurely. I ate and slept on schedule every day, and in my free time, I took out the fabric I bought to make clothes. Unfortunately, I didn't have a sewing machine, so I could only sew by hand. That thing is a big expensive item these days. How could I bring myself to use Lu Jiao's money to buy one?
Su Jiayi did, however, visit a few times. She brought me some books and urged me to catch up, afraid I wouldn't be able to keep up when school started. Whenever I had a spare moment, I flipped through them, and I took a lot of notes. Actually, I already knew a fair number of characters. I just never had the chance to continue my studies later on.
Eating the walnuts that were shelled for me each day, I stroked my belly and thought, once I finish making this outfit, it'll be about time. Then I can wear new clothes to class. How wonderful.
That evening, I lay down in bed early. Unexpectedly, Lu Jiao came back very early. Our eyes met and the room filled with awkwardness.
In the days we'd been living together, he had been incredibly busy. Every time he came back, I was already asleep. He would be gone again before I woke up the next day. If I hadn't noticed someone else beside me in the middle of the night, I would have thought he hadn't come home at all. It was rare for him to be back this early.
After he showered, he said, "It's getting late. Let's get some rest."
I nodded and we both lay down. As soon as the light went out, I could hear him awkwardly rustling his blanket beside me. Then neither of us spoke. There was enough space between us to fit another pillow.
I was getting so anxious. We had been sleeping like this for several days now. He was always so proper, not even letting a finger stray. At this rate, forget developing feelings for each other. I was afraid we were going to end up like brothers. No way.
Suddenly, the quiet bed creaked. Lu Jiao felt something soft press against his waist. His entire body was encircled by my arms, unable to move. His heart suddenly started to race.
He took a deep breath to calm himself, a vein throbbing at his temple. He gently moved the hand on my waist, but it wasn't long before that hand found its way back, as if it knew the path. This time, it had learned its lesson. It clung tightly to the corner of his pajamas, refusing to let go.
Lu Jiao froze for a few seconds in frustration. The fragrant scent from beside him drifted into his nose. He gritted his teeth and said my name. "Lin Yao."
I hugged his waist even tighter. I just hummed in agreement, not letting go.
He reminded me, "You're pregnant right now." Remembering the doctor's words, he used all his strength to keep from crushing me. "Let go." His voice was strained.
I bit my lip, feeling wronged. On our wedding night, he couldn't wait for me to hold him. Why was he being so cold now?
I huffed. "Fine, I'll let go. I'll never hug you again."
My tone was both pouty and petulant. And with that, Lu Jiao's self-control was completely shattered by the sound of my drawn-out voice.
Then his whole body suddenly pressed down, using his arms for support to avoid my belly. I was so startled, I blurted out, "What are you doing?"
His answer was a searing kiss. I was kissed until I was completely dazed. I felt something pressing against me uncomfortably. The moment I shifted my body, his kisses suddenly grew more intense, kissing me until my eyes became moist. I whimpered like a little kitten.
He suddenly grabbed my wrist and pulled it downwards. My mind went blank with a buzz.
"Hmph, you pervert."
He was breathing heavily as he brushed a stray hair from my ear, his hoarse, magnetic voice whispering right beside it. "Help me, okay?"
I had only hugged the man's waist. But I never expected this usually icy man would suddenly become so gentle. For a man who was usually so cold to suddenly be this gentle, I couldn't resist at all.
I asked shyly, "How do I help?"
He chuckled softly in my ear, like a sly fox that had successfully caught its prey, coaxing me. "I'll teach you."
Afterwards, I regretted it so, so much. My wrist was so sore I couldn't lift it, and I had no strength left in my body.
Not long after, Lu Jiao came back with a basin of hot water and actually helped me wash my hand himself. I stayed hidden under the covers the whole time, only sticking out that one exhausted hand. Listening to the splashing water, I could even tell he was in a good mood. That just made me regret it more.
I huffed and turned my back to him. Who says only women can be seductresses? Men can clearly be just as seductive.
When he lifted the covers to lie down again, I immediately gave him my pouting back. Lu Jiao sounded a bit helpless as he reached out to hug me. I gave him a firm kick under the covers.
He actually laughed and said, "Stop messing around. You started it, so why can't you take a little teasing?"
I was furious and quickly retorted, "How was I supposed to know you wanted to play like that? I just wanted to hug you."
And now I was the one who got completely devoured. And he had the nerve to turn it around and say I couldn't take a joke.
He quickly said, "Okay, okay, no more playing. Let's get to sleep."
After what had just happened, the polite, formal feeling between us was gone, replaced by an indescribable intimacy. I was exhausted, and soon my breathing evened out. I felt him place a soft kiss on my forehead. He soon fell asleep too.