Afterward, Yang Zhao held Hua Man contentedly, sniffing the scent on her body. She couldn’t help but sigh, “Manman, you’re such a big tease…”
Before she could finish, Hua Man covered her mouth.
Yang Zhao blinked, then stuck out her tongue and licked her palm directly.
Seeing Hua Man pull her hand back as if scalded, she burst out laughing. “What’s wrong? You dare to do it but not hear about it? Who was so bold just now? You nearly took me apart.”
As she spoke, she reached for Hua Man’s hand again.
Their bracelets lightly bumped together, making a crisp sound.
She grabbed Hua Man’s hand and gently kissed it near her lips.
“Truly beautiful.”
At certain moments when she lowered her head, she could see the bracelet swaying on her wrist, the gem flashing prettily with every movement.
Hua Man tried to pull her hand back. “We haven’t washed yet…”
Before she could finish, her fingertips were sucked into Yang Zhao’s mouth.
Yang Zhao’s eyes were seductive and hazy. “I don’t mind you.”
She nibbled on Hua Man’s fingers like a little demon. Hua Man took a deep breath and tried hard to suppress the renewed desire rising within her.
Not sure if she was reminding Yang Zhao or herself, she said, “It’s getting late.”
“You slept all afternoon; aren’t you rested enough?” Yang Zhao raised an eyebrow, her eyes sparkling. “I’m certainly rested enough anyway.”
Hua Man fell silent.
Having slept so long, she indeed felt no sleepiness now.
Before Hua Man could reply, Yang Zhao already knew the answer. She chuckled lightly. “Since neither of us can sleep, why not do something else?”
She really was a seductive little demon.
Hua Man sighed softly.
The night was humid and scorching, the lights flickering ceaselessly.
That night, Hua Man lost track of when they finally stopped. She only remembered that later, the toy ran out of battery, she was utterly exhausted, and Yang Zhao had already closed her eyes, breathing steadily in sleep.
Her hand hadn’t even been withdrawn.
How exhausted must she have been?
Though they had gone to bed late, Hua Man forced herself to get up early the next morning.
Today they were picking up Hua Xi, so she couldn’t let her see anything inappropriate around the house.
She needed to tidy up properly.
Yang Zhao was still asleep, and there was nothing for her to do even if woken, so Hua Man didn’t call her. Instead, she carried her to the living room sofa and returned to the bedroom to clean.
The bedsheets definitely couldn’t be used anymore, but they didn’t have spares, so the night before, they had no choice but to sleep on the damp ones.
The weather was nice today; she washed the sheets early so they could sleep on clean ones that night.
After bustling around for a while, Yang Zhao woke up on her own without needing to be called.
Seeing her awake, Hua Man started sweeping the living room.
The sated Yang Zhao seemed to have no morning grumpiness at all. She stayed lying on the sofa, quietly watching Hua Man work.
Occasionally, she even pointed out spots Hua Man had missed, acting every bit the overseer.
With her supervision, the house was soon spotless.
“We’re going to pick up Hua Xi soon.” After changing clothes, Hua Man came out and saw Yang Zhao still lounging. She asked, “Do you want to come along?”
Yang Zhao shook her head. “You go ahead.”
Though she had decided to use this time to change Hua Man’s view of her and make her fall in love, she wasn’t about to shortchange herself.
She was so tired last night; today, she naturally wanted to rest well.
“Okay.”
Hua Man nodded.
Still, leaving Yang Zhao alone at home made her uneasy for some reason.
She was clearly an adult, yet she didn’t know where this worry came from.
Before leaving, she swallowed all the words in her stomach and only said, “Call me if anything comes up.”
Yang Zhao glanced at her in surprise, smiling ambiguously. “So worried about me?”
Hua Man hesitated, wanting to speak but holding back.
Yes, she was worried.
Worried that Yang Zhao would tear apart the home she had just put together.
Hua Man said nothing, so Yang Zhao took it as shy admission. She waved her hand reassuringly. “Go without worry.”
Looking into her bright, sparkling eyes, Hua Man ultimately didn’t explain and just nodded.
Hua Xi’s discharge procedures went smoothly.
All her medical bills had been covered by Yang Corporation, unchanged despite Yang Zhao’s claim of “being kicked out by Zhao Ming.”
Without paying anything, Hua Man finished the paperwork and was pushing Hua Xi out when Hua Xi asked softly, “Sis, I still want to see Ke Ke.”
Children’s friendships were pure.
Hua Man didn’t refuse. “Okay.”
But unexpectedly, Ke Ke was no longer in her previous room.
“The little girl went into the ICU last night; her condition isn’t good,” the nurse said in a lowered voice.
Hua Man’s mood grew heavy.
The nurse was clearly concerned for the mother and daughter too, her eyes reddening slightly. “They finally got sponsorship from Yang Corporation and were about to have surgery. I really hope they pull through.”
At those words, Hua Man’s gaze flickered.
Yang Corporation.
She recalled how Yang Zhao had accompanied her that day to deliver gifts to Ke Ke, seeming so impatient at first, yet ultimately extending a helping hand to the mother and daughter.
But Ke Ke…
Thinking of this, her mood sank even further. They had finally found hope, only for this to happen. She wondered how heartbroken Keke’s Mom must be now.
The nurse left quickly. Hua Man stood in the ward, unsure how to tell Hua Xi, who was waiting outside, about Ke Ke.
“Xiao Xi?”
Keke’s Mom’s voice suddenly came from the doorway.
Hua Man went out immediately.
Outside, Keke’s Mom was stroking Hua Xi’s head. In just one day, she looked much more haggard. Seeing Hua Man, she forced a smile. “Are you leaving? Here to say goodbye to Ke Ke?”
“Yeah.”
Hua Xi, unable to see Keke’s Mom, responded crisply.
Keke’s Mom touched Hua Xi’s head again and said gently, “Ke Ke is fighting monsters right now. Once she beats them, come see her again, okay?”
Disappointment showed on Hua Xi’s face. “Okay.”
Before Hua Man could speak, Keke’s Mom said to her, “I need to prepare some things Ke Ke will need. Miss Hua, I’ll head out first.”
She didn’t even dare meet Hua Man’s eyes, as if afraid of questions.
Hua Man’s voice was firm. “Keke’s Mom.”
The woman didn’t look up, just softly acknowledged, “Mm.”
Hua Man wasn’t good at expressing or comforting others. After a moment’s silence, she continued, “The darkness is only temporary. I believe you and Ke Ke can break through it and see the light.”
Keke’s Mom froze.
“You’re Ke Ke’s strongest support. If Ke Ke can persist, so can you.”
The woman’s eyes reddened even more. She held back her emotions and nodded. “Yes, Ke Ke definitely can, and so can I.”
Zhu Shu, the driver, came to take them back to the apartment.
In the car, Hua Xi seemed especially uneasy, her face full of anxiety.
She couldn’t help reaching out to touch Hua Man. “Sis.”
Hua Man had been thinking about Ke Ke but held her hand and responded, “What is it?”
“I’m scared.” Hua Xi looked like she was about to cry. “I’m scared.”
Remembering her past car accident, Hua Man pulled her into her arms. “It’s okay, don’t be afraid.”
She rarely showed such open gentleness to Hua Xi. Hua Xi nestled in her embrace, contentedly closing her eyes.
Suddenly, she sniffed. “What’s that smell on Sis?”
Hua Man stiffened instantly.
What smell?
It couldn’t be… that smell, could it?
She quickly pushed Hua Xi away and sniffed herself. “Is there?”
Though she had bathed afterward yesterday, it was possible some scent lingered from the sheets.
“Did Sis sleep with Sister Yang last night?” Hua Xi said, sounding unhappy. “Sis smells all like her perfume.”
Hua Man’s heart, which had leaped up, settled back down.
She nodded. “Yes, and she might stay with us for a while. She’s at home now.”
Hua Xi’s whole face drooped.
But she knew she was just a little burden. Her sister taking her in was already more than she could ask for.
“Oh…”
She replied listlessly, her fear of the car ride fading somewhat.
“You don’t like her?” Hua Man asked.
“No.” Hua Xi shook her head.
Truthfully, she didn’t dislike the person. Though she sometimes said annoying things, Hua Xi could sense no malice toward her.
And that person had bought her candy, dolls, and so many pretty dresses.
She was just scared.
Scared that her sister would be close to someone else and no longer want her.
Hua Man said, “She’s not a bad person.”
As soon as the words left her mouth, she recalled Chen Yan saying something similar to her before.
How much time had passed?
Months ago, she had thought Yang Zhao was no good and wanted to avoid her like a viper.
Now, she stood on Yang Zhao’s side.
Hua Xi replied listlessly, “Got it.”
The apartment had no elevator, and Hua Xi had a lot of things, but luckily Zhu Shu helped carry them up. Hua Man just needed to piggyback her.
Seeing Hua Man carrying someone, Zhu Shu hurriedly said, “Miss Hua, wait a moment. I’ll come back down to carry her.”
Before Hua Man could speak, Hua Xi tightened her arms, her face full of worry.
“I want Sis to carry me.”
Hua Man reached out with one hand to pat Hua Xi’s hand. “Loosen up; are you trying to strangle me?”
Hua Xi quickly loosened her grip and touched her neck. “Is Sis okay?”
Suddenly, she felt an uneven spot and paused, then touched it a few more times. “What’s this on Sis?”
Hua Man turned her neck away. “Hand back, or I’ll drop you.”
Hua Xi couldn’t see, so she didn’t notice the flush on Hua Man’s face.
What else could it be?
Last night, in a moment of excitement, Yang Zhao had bitten her without restraint, leaving a tooth mark.
“Okay.”
Hua Xi reluctantly withdrew her hand.
They reached the fourth floor.
The door was open, and Yang Zhao stood in the doorway. Seeing Hua Man carrying Hua Xi, she immediately frowned.
Carrying such a big child up all those stairs?
“Put her down.” Yang Zhao said unhappily.
Hua Man had planned to anyway, so she set Hua Xi down without argument.
Supporting herself against the wall, Hua Xi said proudly, “I can walk now. Don’t think you can bully my sis.”
“Little brat, your sis fooled you. She’s way worse than you think,” Yang Zhao said darkly. “In this situation, your sis is the one bullying me*. Know that?”
Hua Xi naturally didn’t believe it. “You’re lying.”
Yang Zhao raised an eyebrow and looked at Hua Man with a mocking smile. “Why don’t you ask your sis?”
She lifted her wrist and shook it, revealing faint bruises from last night.
Hua Man’s face burned.
She had indeed gone overboard last night.
Yang Zhao was too enticing; she hadn’t controlled herself. For a moment, she even wanted to thoroughly tame her.
So she gripped Yang Zhao’s hand, not letting her wreak havoc on her body.
But the more she did that, the more excited Yang Zhao got, and Yang Zhao had completely indulged her, letting her do as she pleased.
In her over twenty years of life, it was the first time she felt the thrill of conquest satisfied on someone.
It was a novel, intriguing sensation.
But now, in front of the child, admitting the darkness in her heart was impossible.
Zhu Shu’s arrival saved Hua Man just in time.
“Young Miss, Miss Hua, I’ve brought everything up. If there’s nothing else, I’ll head out.”
“Okay, thank you.”
Hua Man said immediately.
Seeing Zhu Shu glance at Yang Zhao, she pressed her lips together and led the groping Hua Xi inside.
Yang Zhao followed quickly and, without being asked, closed the door behind them.
Just gone for a morning, and the house looked different.
“Is our home a castle?” Hua Xi was full of delight. “Did we put carpet on the floors?”
She squatted down, feeling around on the carpet.
“So soft and comfy!”
“Sis, is this really our home?”
“Is this the kind of carpet from the princess castle in cartoons?”
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