The Overnight Chosen Wife: Darling, Kiss Me Deeper

That evening, Xiaoshi took a bath according to the plan. She knew that Han Xichen usually arrived at 9pm so she panicked slightly when she realized that it was already 9pm. After feeding and cleaning up Yue, the girl seemed to be part of the plan as she fell asleep. She only changed into the lingerie she had bought after putting the girl to sleep.

The clock in the bedroom ticked away the minutes and she couldn't help checking it a few times. It was half past nine, which was also within the time he usually came. She poured herself a drink to calm her nerves. Why was she feeling this way when it was her husband and not some monster she was waiting for? ​​

At a half past ten, her brows furrowed. Was he stuck in traffic? She knew that she was starting to make excuses for him—like she'd been doing for the past few times that he started being distant. There was no such thing as traffic at 10pm. That would be insane. Those were usually the hours when drivers were tempted to overspeed because the road was a little too clear.

She nodded off on the couch and when she woke up, there was still no sign of him. Fear started to creep in. Could it be that he had finally decided to not come home? It was already midnight! Could something have happened to him?

The thought jolted her. Why was she acting insecure when something could have happened to her husband? She picked up her phone with trembling hands and was about to make a call when she heard the front door open.

In relief, she rushed downstairs. She was about to rush right into his arms when she remembered what the plan was.

"Xichen, you are home." She pursed her red lipsticked lips and planted a chaste kiss on his cheek.

"I'm sorry I'm late." His attention seemed drawn to her lips. She usually wore pink and nude, so this bold and bright shade was a novelty. He moved to pull her into his arms. "The project took longer than expected and I lost track of time."

So he knew to apologize. She stopped herself from glaring at him and helped him take his jacket off, seeing how tired he was. For some reason, she felt guilty for blaming him.

"Is Yue asleep?" He asked.

"Yes. I'll make you something to eat." She made a step towards the kitchen, only to be stopped by his words.

"I had dinner at the hospital cafeteria."

She froze. No, it was not happening.

Her lips were clenched to a thin line and she didn't turn when she asked, "So you don't want anything to eat? Not even coffee to drink?"

"I'm too tired to stay awake." He rubbed his temples when he detected disp.l.e.a.s.u.r.e in her tone when he mentioned having had dinner. "Tea will do."

"Okay. Coming right up." She disappeared into the kitchen right when he was about to compliment her looks.

She was wearing a beige jacket to cover whatever was underneath it but it seemed to drive him crazy already.

She didn't give him the chance to silently admire her, speaking as soon as she brought the tea.

"What have you been busy with lately?"

He sipped the tea. "A pharmaceutical project. I'm taking part in the research that my family started."

"I see. No wonder you have been busy." She blinked, the guilt seeping in again. No wonder he had dark circles, he was probably not getting enough sleep.

But then again, he deserved it. Why was he taking on so many random projects anyway?

Her thoughts were interrupted by him taking her arm to pull her closer. "Come here."

"I'll run you a bath." She slipped away before he had the chance to hug her. He seemed surprised, because she had always loved hugs. They had been cuddling every night, so why was she avoiding it?

He was still confused when he finished his bath.

He left the bathroom only for his eyes to be filled with a tempting sight. The bra barely covered her b.o.o.b.s. Instead, it highlighted their fullness. She was shyly trying to cover up with her hand but that only made her look more seductive, move inviting. His manhood hardened as his eyes trailed down her body. Her small waist looked delicate with the lacy thong that had a tail behind it. If this was what the devil looked like, he was certain that he was ready to go to hell.

He itched to touch her, to taste her delicious skin.

But when he took a step to hold her, she slipped away.

"Shishi…" His manhood throbbed with need.

"Xichen, not tonight. I'm not in the mood." She walked around the room doing nothing in particular and finally climbed into bed. She wanted to glare at him.

'How can you not understand me?' She thought painfully. What happened to the heavenly mind-reading abilities when she needed them? If he understood how lonely and insecure she felt by his distance, she would not have resorted to doing this kind of thing.

And that Cheng Yu! Why did she not tell her that she was supposed to feel so turned on, feeling her husband's l.u.s.tful gaze on her? She almost couldn't resist the urge to let him touch her.

"Can I at least hold you?" He inched closer. She shrunk away and he was disappointed. "If you are uncomfortable with it…"

"I would like to sleep on my own tonight." She covered herself. She would definitely give in if he hugged her.

"Okay." He was well behaved. She almost believed that he managed to sleep until she heard running water in the bathroom a few times in the night. He sure wasn't going to get enough sleep tonight. Thinking that it might make him sleep in, she didn't think it was a bad thing after all. He needed to spend some real time with their daughter.

She woke up before him and when he finally woke up, she hissed slightly as she rubbed her waist. "You are awake, Xichen. Good morning."

"Are you alright?" He asked worriedly.

She shook her head with a pout. "I think I slept in a poor posture. My waist hurts. Could you give me a massage?"

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5/10 (I hope..? I lost count)