Unexpected Second Chance at Love

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A coppery sun skimmed the horizon. Itʼs rays of light poured through the windows of penthouse 1503.

”Mm.....”

Yue Ling woke up from her sweet dream and stretched her arms. With sleepy eyes, she looks at the spot next to her.

”Youʼre awake.”

Hearing the voice she didnʼt expect, she turns to look at the door. Seeing Lu Tian already dressed in all black and ready for work, Yue Ling arch her brows.

”Well, youʼre always the early one.”

She lifts the comforter and gets out of bed. Out of habit, she fix the bed. Just when she was done and about to turn around, a pair of strong arms wrap around her waist.

”Whatʼs wrong?”

Yue Ling asked as it was unusual for Lu Tian to do this in the morning. Not only that, isnʼt he leaving for work?

”I have an early meeting, so I wanted to hug you before I leave for work.”

Lu Tian rested his head on her shoulder and inhaled her unique scent that eases his mind. Moving one hand, he place it on her stomach and gently caress it without making anything unnoticeable.

He swore to protect Yue Ling and their baby. He will spoil the both of them and let them know, they are always safe.

Hearing Lu Tianʼs words, Yue Ling chuckles and squirm around to face the man. Looking up at him, she smiles and wrap her hands around his neck.

”Silly, itʼs not like you wonʼt see me.”

Lu Tianʼs dark eyes did not leave Yue Lingʼs bluish green ones. Like a man in a trance, he lowered his head to kiss the woman.

Just when he was about to kiss her, Yue Ling quickly cover Lu Tianʼs mouth with one hand. Her cheeks flushed red and she slightly lower her head bashfully.

”I just woke up and havenʼt brushed my teeth.”

Lu Tianʼs lip curl upwards behind Yue Lingʼs hand. Lifting one hand, he held her hand covering his mouth and moves it.

Lu Tian: ”Itʼs ok.”

Yue Ling: ”Even when I have morning breath? What if it smells like fermented tofu?”

Lu Tian: ”Thatʼs fine with me too.”

Yue Ling: ”...”

Lu Tian held in his laugh seeing Yue Lingʼs dumbfounded expression. Leaning forward, he kisses her lip that he loves so much.

Pulling away, he sighed reluctantly. Thereʼs never a time when he wants to part from her. However, work calls and he needs to maintain a good income to give to his wife and child.

Not only that, he needs to find out which gang those men from last night are from. Only by doing so, he can protect his family from any upcoming harm.

He smiles a small smile and kiss Yue Lingʼs forehead. Stepping away, he chuckle at how she is still in a daze and stride out of the bedroom.

”I already made breakfast, eat it while itʼs still warm.”

Yue Ling stare unblinking at Lu Tianʼs back. She was really surprised because of his answers. No matter how many times it is, she donʼt ever think she will get use to it.

After a long while, her eyes finally blinked. She quickly shake herself back to her senses and walk to the bathroom to get ready. Doing so, she caress her stomach and chuckles.

”Baby, your daddy is a little weird sometimes.”

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With the sun slowly rising in the sky. Inside a building that looked to be abandoned, Liu Shan stood inside a tightly secured room. In front of him was a table full of boxes and wrapped up items that looked like logs.

”This is all of the things.”

Master Zhi spoke as he sets a box on the table. Looking at Liu Shan, he sighed at how time flew by so quickly. When he met Liu Shan for the first time, he never thought the young man from back then would change so much. Yet, knowing that Liu Shan is always by Yue Lingʼs side, he can relax.

Liu Shan scanned each item and nod his head, ”Boss knew she could count on you to get these materials.”

”Itʼs the least I can do. If it wasnʼt for her, Iʼd never be where I am at, nor would this shop existed.”

Walking to another table by the window, Master Zhi pour himself a cup of tea. Taking a sip, he looks out the window.

”The last time I saw her was when she came for her grandfatherʼs gift. How is she doing now?”

”Sheʼs doing fine. Her plans are slowly coming to place. However, I just received news from over there that she has finally decided to sell Lʼamour de ma vie.”

Hearing this, Master Zhi crease his brows and looks at Liu Shan. ”Sheʼs finally moved on then?”

Liu Shan nod his head and walks up to the table. He looked out the window and he sighed. ”Itʼs been three years already. I think itʼs time for her to move on too. She deserves to be happy like everyone else.”

Master Zhi nod his head, ”Shin was a good man. Only a pity, he had to leave this world at such a young age. If Yue Ling can find a man to love her, thatʼll definitely make her deceased family happy.”

Liu Shan: ”She is seeing Lu Tian.”

”Mm, thatʼs good.” Master Zhi nod his head and takes another sip of his tea. However, when Liu Shanʼs word processed correctly in his mind, he spit the tea out and starts coughing.

”*cough* L-Lu Tian? *cough* The cold and ruthless business king?”

Patting his chest, he wipes his mouth and looked at Liu Shan with wide eyes of disbelief.

Liu Shan glance at the man and then back to the window. His reaction was quite similar to the middle age manʼs when he found out too. Sighing, he nod his head.

”Mm. THAT Lu Tian.”

”....”

In complete shock, Master Zhi was at a loss for words. Putting the cup of tea down, he takes a deep breath to calm himself.

”Ayyyy.... I really cannot believe this news at all.”

Sighing, he could only trust his instincts and respect Yue Lingʼs decision.

”If that Lu boy is capable of loving and protecting her, then I will not go against them. However...”

Thinking of the unimaginable, Master Zhiʼs eyes dimmed, ”If he dares to cross the line and hurt her, I will not hesitate to return to my old self and take him down. Even if it means exchanging my life.”

Looking at Master Zhi, Liu Shan chuckles with a sigh. Lifting his hand he pats the middle aged man on the shoulder.

”Donʼt worry, Iʼve been with boss for a long time. Although Lu Tian is known for his ruthlessness in the business world, if one is capable of protecting her, it is definitely him. Not only that, with me around, I will never let anyone hurt her.”

Master Zhi looks at Liu Shan and he narrow his eyes with a suspicious look.

”Youʼve known her for so many years, yet....” He leans in to Liu Shan and whispers, ”Do you love her?”

”....”

Hearing this, Liu Shanʼs cheek flush and his entire body froze for a quick second. Clearing his throat, he divert his eyes from the man. His expression and voice softens as he thinks about his beautiful boss. Her beauty that is incomparable to any woman...

”I do love her...”

He doesnʼt blame everyone else for thinking he loved his boss in a romantic way. He had always stood by her side since they met, how can he not love her...?

It wasnʼt because she was the most beautiful woman heʼs ever come across, but because she was the one who pulled him out of the darkness. The one who gave him a second chance at life.

His boss has been through so much, all he knows is that, he wants his boss to be happy. Anyone who gets in the way of her happiness, he will definitely stop them.

Thinking of his boss, his lip curl into a faint smile, ”However, the way I love her is similar to a brotherʼs love for his sister. Not only is she my boss and savior, she is my only family and sister.”

”Hahah!” Master Zhi letʼs out a laugh and pats Liu Shan on the back, ”Aye... You were always by her side even when she had Shin, everyone thought you held one sided feelings. Now that youʼve cleared this for me, Iʼll wait to know which lucky girl will receive the love from our little Shan.”

Liu Shan smiles and looked out the window to the rising sun peeking in the distance.

Lost in his thoughts, his mind couldnʼt help but think of his pretty brown hair neighbor.

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