Ian Song's footsteps didn't escape Lillian Liu's notice. As she washed the dishes, she turned and smiled gently. "Do you need something, Ian?"
"Nothing, I just came to see if you needed any help," Ian replied with a smile, though his eyes boldly roamed over Lillian's figure.
Feeling Ian's gaze, Lillian's cheeks flushed. "No need, I can handle it myself."
"But I want to help," Ian said, his eyes growing even bolder and more heated.
For a moment, Lillian's heart raced and her eyes grew nervous. She quickly turned away and kept washing the dishes. "Ian, I really don't need help here. Besides, I'm almost done!"
Ian recalled Coco Guan's advice: to handle a strong woman, you have to be even stronger.
Thinking of this, he strode into the kitchen and hugged Lillian from behind.
The moment Ian hugged her, Lillian's body stiffened and her heartbeat quickened. Her hands froze mid-wash. She took a deep breath, trying to calm herself, and whispered, "Ian, let go. If Coco sees us like this, it'll be bad."
Heh, if only she knew it was Coco who egged me on to 'conquer' her.
Ian chuckled to himself but didn't let go of Lillian. Instead, he leaned in close to her fair neck, breathing warm air on her pink, translucent earlobe. "Lillian, you're really beautiful."
Feeling the heat from Ian's strong body behind her and his warm breath in her ear—especially after hearing him call her beautiful—Lillian's stiff body suddenly softened. "Ian, can you let go of me first?"
Her voice was so gentle that it sent a tingling sensation through Ian. Suddenly, he realized that although he was holding her, she wasn't angry. That meant she really did have feelings for him.
If that's the case...
"Mmm, Lillian, you smell so nice."
Ian took a deep breath and teased her.
"Ian, I'm begging you, please don't be like this, okay?" Lillian's body grew softer and she nearly collapsed into Ian's arms.
Ian ignored Lillian's plea and asked, "Lillian, do you like me?"
At his words, Lillian trembled all over. After a moment of silence, she finally said, "I... I don't know!"
"Actually, I like you a lot too, Lillian."
"Ah!"
Lillian cried out in surprise, a surge of indescribable joy welling up in her heart. But then she thought of Coco and forced herself to suppress her feelings. "Ian, I'm a woman who's been married and had a child. I'm not worthy of you!"
"So what if you've been married and had a child? I still like you," Ian said, his tone firm and unwavering.
Lillian's heart trembled again, and she bit her lip. "But you already have Coco."
"I'm just a little greedy!"
"...You...!"
Hearing Ian's answer, Lillian didn't know whether to be happy or angry.
"Lillian, I know you like me, don't you?" Suddenly, Ian did something unexpected—he flicked his tongue across Lillian's pink, translucent earlobe.
"Mmm!"
Lillian had three sensitive spots: her earlobes, her hips, and her feet.
So when her sensitive spot was attacked, she couldn't help but let out a plaintive, trembling moan. But she quickly realized her loss of composure and, blushing, protested, "Don't say nonsense... I don't like you at all!"
"If you lie, I'll have to punish you!"
Ian spoke with mock annoyance. The next moment, he suddenly took her earlobe into his mouth and gently bit it.
"Ah... Ian... let go!"
Lillian was on the verge of tears. Every time Ian bit down, her body shuddered uncontrollably.
"So do you like me or not? Tell the truth!"
"I...!"
Lillian fell silent.
Ian took the opportunity to bite her earlobe again.
"Stop... biting, I like you, I like you!"
"Haha, I knew you liked me, Lillian!" Ian said triumphantly.
"You're shameless!"
Lillian scolded him, feeling like she might cry from Ian's shameless antics.
"Thanks for the compliment, Lillian!" Ian replied, not the least bit ashamed and actually quite proud. "Since you like me too, let's be together!"
As he spoke, Ian hugged Lillian even tighter.
"No way, I've already been married and had a child!" Lillian insisted firmly.
"I don't care!"
"What about Coco?"
"Actually, Coco wouldn't mind either."
"Ah... how is that possible!" Lillian exclaimed in surprise.
"Heh, how about I call Coco over so you can ask her yourself?" Ian said proudly.
"No... no need!"
"So that means you're agreeing to be with me!" Ian said happily.
"I...!"
"Lillian, turn around!" Ian suddenly said, his tone unusually serious.
Instinctively, Lillian turned her head, but just as she did, Ian pressed his lips firmly onto hers.
"Mmmph!"
At first, Lillian struggled desperately, but gradually she softened and began to respond to Ian.
"Hehe!"
Sensing Lillian's change, Ian felt especially triumphant—and grateful to Coco Guan. If she hadn't given him advice, he might never have won Lillian over.
A few minutes later.
When they finally parted, Ian gazed at Lillian's flushed, shy face, utterly mesmerized. "Lillian, you're truly beautiful," he murmured.
"You scoundrel, you finally got your way!" Lillian shot him a playful glare.
"Calling me names? Just wait and see how I punish you!"
With a soft command, Ian kissed Lillian's moist, cherry lips again. This time, he wasn't so reserved—his hands began to roam over her delicate body.
"No!"
But just as his hand was about to reach her chest, Lillian stopped him.
"Sorry, Lillian, I got a bit carried away!" Ian withdrew his hand with a cheeky grin. "Let's just keep kissing!"
He leaned in again, but Lillian pushed him away. "Go on, get out! I still haven't finished washing the dishes!"
"How about I hold you while you wash?" Ian teased.
"No way! Get out now, or I'll change my mind!"
"You mean you could change your mind about this?" Ian was stunned.
Lillian replied smugly, "People can get divorced after marriage, let alone when we're not even boyfriend and girlfriend yet! Why can't I change my mind? Get out now, or I really will!"
"Alright, I'll go!"
Ian left the kitchen, looking a little dejected.
Seeing this, Lillian felt a sense of satisfaction, mixed with a sweetness she couldn't quite describe.