Unexpected Second Chance at Love

Chapter 963: Obligated to take responsibility

Morning came, but the sun remained hidden behind the gray clouds hovering over Imperial. Rays of light shone through the window, touching the cheeks of the woman lying asleep on the king-size bed.

”Hmm…”

Yue Ling stirred in her sleep, slightly squeezing her closed eyes from the morning light. Her eyes fluttered open, revealing her bluish-green eyes, and she stared at the ceiling.

After being eaten the entire night by Lu Tian, she felt sore. She had pleaded with him to let her rest, and he did, but only for a brief moment before he devoured her again.

It wasnʼt until the sky began to lighten that he finally let her sleep.

Remembering the nightʼs intense pleasure, she groans with a blush in bed. Despite her tiredness, she still needs to get ready for work.

Moving her arms, she pulls the blanket off her. In doing so, she subconsciously glanced down at her naked body, and her blush intensified.

Her body was covered in love marks and a few bites.

”He really did not spare me at all.”

She murmurs and swallows a hard gulp to steady herself. She should have remembered that Lu Tian was a man of his word. He had told her that he was going to have her all night and that he did not lie about it.

Pulling herself together, she sits up with another groan and gets up from bed.

”Ahh—!”

The moment she stood up, she let out a yelp and fell onto the ground, pulling the blanket down with her.

She stares at the cold floor in disbelief.

ʼIs something wrong with me?ʼ

She thought to herself and tried to get up. However, every attempt she made was a failure.

Her legs shook each time, and she felt like all the strength in her legs had gone out the window.

In another attempt to stand up, she hears the sounds of hurried footsteps outside the door. She knows who it is but still covers herself with the blanket just in time for the door to open.

Frustration flared in her body, and she glared at the person behind her sudden fatigue.

”What happened? Are you hurt anywhere?”

Lu Tian entered the room with a panicked face. His brows furrowed upon seeing his wife sitting on the floor, but he didnʼt forget to stride over to her side.

He swiftly picks her up and places her back on the bed. Seeing her glaring eyes, worry etched in his expression as he tugs a strand of hair behind her ear.

”What is it? Does it hurt anywhere?”

He had been in the study ever since he woke up. Just when he told himself it was time to make breakfast, he heard his wifeʼs sudden cry. He didnʼt hesitate to run to their room in fear something might have happened to her.

Yue Ling was in utter disbelief, staring at the man before her. She could not believe he had the audacity to ask if she was hurt. He was the culprit behind her reason for falling.

Compared to her, he seemed to be glowing from head to toe. It was as if what they did last night until a few hours ago did not tire him out but gave him more strength.

Lu Tianʼs brows creased more when he didnʼt hear a response from his wife. He stares at her captivating face, then lowers his eyes to check her body to see if she is hurt anywhere.

However, the only thing he found on her body were the many love marks he had left on her.

Reaching out to pull the blanket from her grasp, he needed to take a closer look in case he missed anything.

”Stop.”

Yue Ling felt the blanket move from her body, and she whispered in a commanding tone. Her hands on the blanket clenched more as if holding onto dare life.

”What is it? Why wonʼt you let me check?”

Lu Tian frantically asks, not once concealing the worry in his face. He needed to know that she was fine and did not hurt herself from the fall.

”You.”

Yue Ling uttered behind her clenched teeth and glared at the man. Seeing his expression change from worry to confusion, she closed her eyes and took a deep breath.

”Itʼs your fault.”

Her words escaped her lips with anger, but blood rushed to her cheeks, turning them redder than they already were at the moment.

Here she was on the floor with no strength in her legs, and the man in question didnʼt seem to be suffering at all. It was like he was an almighty deity standing tall on a mountain.

She glares at him and curses under her breath. Only God knows how frustrated she is feeling right now.

Lu Tian tilts his head to the side and ponders her words. He is confused at first, but his realization quickly dawns on him, and the corners of his lips curl up.

”Oh…”

He clears his throat and leans towards his wife until they only breathe away.

”Iʼm sorry, itʼs my fault.”

Hearing his apology, Yue Ling frowns and opens her eyes. She wants to tell him off, but suddenly, seeing his face so close to her own, every word in her mind gets stuck in her throat.

After a long minute, she lets out a dry laugh and turns her head away from him, not wanting to meet his eyes.

”At least you know itʼs your fault.”

Lu Tian couldnʼt contain the smile on his face. He inches closer to her as he holds her chin, turning her face to look at him.

”But Iʼm not sorry for having you all night.”

Yue Lingʼs face turned into a tomato, and she shot him with a murderous glare. She could not believe how shameless he was being with his words.

She wanted to shift her attention elsewhere again, but he held her chin firm to keep her from looking away. Left with no choice, she could only avert her eyes with a pout.

”I need to get ready for work.”

Even with no strength left in her legs, she tells herself that she needs to go to work. There were too many things she still needed to finish.

Lu Tian stares at his wifeʼs pouting face for a long second. He leans in and gives her a quick peck on the lips before scooping her up from the bed.

”Let me give you a hand.”

He headed for the bathroom and was surprised to see that his wife did not protest against him. He glanced down at her and arched his brow.

”Whatʼs on your mind? You donʼt want me to help you?”

Yue Ling rolled her eyes but kept a firm hold around his neck. Thinking of something, she slightly straightened her posture in his arms and tilted her chin up.

”Hmmf. As the culprit, you are obligated to take responsibility.”

She had wanted to get ready, but knowing how weak her legs were now, she knew better than to risk it. Once she takes a nice hot shower, her muscles will return.

At the same time, she reminds herself to get back into exercising. She really needs to build up her stamina.

Lu Tian smiles again and kisses the side of her head. He leaned his head a bit until his lips barely touched her ear.

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”Donʼt worry, my love. I will take responsibility.”

His words sent a chill down Yue Lingʼs spine, and she froze in his arms. Her eyes widened, and she stared agape at the man.

She knew the smile on his face, and that smile was the same one he gave her when he was up to no good when it was just them.

Seeing her stunned expression, Lu Tian gives her an innocent look and shrugs his shoulders as if no crime had been committed.

”What? Iʼm taking responsibility as you ordered.”

His words fell, and his innocent look gradually turned into a mischievous grin. He kicked the bathroom door open with minimal strength and kissed his wife again.

”Besides, while you were still sleeping, I informed your assistant that youʼre taking the day off. Youʼre working too hard and need rest.”

Yue Lingʼs jaw dropped at his words. She was left speechless and could not believe he made such a decision without consulting her.

There were too many things she needed to get done. What if things donʼt go according to plan? What if something goes wrong with the designs for De Lʼamourʼs new design launch? What if the new dress she designed with her team runs into some trouble?

On the other hand, she understands his reason for doing so. With everything that has been happening at work, she does need a day off.

Watching her face express different emotions every second, Lu Tian laughs softly as he brings his wife into the bathroom. He lets his wifeʼs mind wander and shuts the door to give them privacy before helping her wash up for the morning.