ed twists and turns.Thinking of this, Lin Jinran laughed at himself.It wasn't that the Night Owl never brought it up, but she didn't want to hear it at first. At that time, all she wanted was to have...Wait until he finishes everything, cleans up completely.

He rested, and Gu Liechen decided to use all his people to catch her. At that time, even if he broke her leg, he would tie her to him.

Compared to hating her deceit, hating her leaving without a word, Gu Liechen discovered he missed her more—her intelligence, her cunning, her sweetness.

Love ultimately triumphs over hate; as long as she gives him a reasonable explanation, he won't hold her deception against her.

Even if she couldn't give him what he wanted, Gu Liechen wouldn't decide to let go and would tie her by his side.

If Lin Jinran is the Night Owl's tribulation, then she is his lifelong calamity.

Gu Liechen loosened his clenched fingers and placed the photo on the table, gently smoothing out the wrinkles.

He picked up a lighter, ignited the cigarette, took a long drag, and exhaled into the photo. The woman in the smoke-filled photograph seemed to regain a half-smile.

Gu Liechen stared silently for a long time, his fingers pinching the photo and flipping through it. He stood up and strode out of the study.

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Lin Jinran slept very soundly this time. When he opened his eyes, the room was dim and the stars were already out in full force outside the window.

She still snuggled in the arms of the Night Owl, his solid chest filling her vision.

Hearing the even breaths on his scalp and smelling the familiar scent of mint, Lin Jinyu gently shifted his body.

Lin Jinran's movements stiffened, she raised her eyes to look at the man, just as the man's lowered gaze met hers. She felt a twinge of guilt, "Did I wake you"

"No." Ye Xiao hooked the corner of his lips.

He woke up early, afraid of waking Lin Jinyu, he didn't move. The feeling of fullness in his arms was so comfortable, he didn't want to let go.

The night owl kissed her smooth, fair forehead and whispered, "Are you hungry Dinner is ready in the kitchen."

"Good." Lin Jinran rubbed against her body, getting closer to Ye Xiao.

Although there wasn't true fish-water delight, last night Ye Xiao did tire her out. It felt like he had taken from her countless times. Now Lin Jinran's palm still felt sour and numb.

If he really went all the way with her, I'm afraid Lin Jinran wouldn't even have the strength to get out of bed.

At the thought of this, Lin Jinran's cheeks flushed involuntarily.

The night owl's dark eyes stared at Lin Jinran's fair cheeks flushed with crimson. His Adam's apple bobbed, his voice a low murmur as he deliberately asked, "What are you thinking about"

"No." Lin Jinyan hurriedly denied, how could she let Ye Xiao know about this kind of thought!

"Really not" Ye Xiao was relentless, his thin lips purposely pressed against Lin Jinran's earlobe, lightly biting it, and he felt Lin Jinran tremble.

Where could a person go when held in the talons of a night owl

The night owl bit her delicate earlobe, his raspy voice softly spoke, "I missed you again."

Lin Jinran blushed, both shy and embarrassed. Her body unconsciously flushed red, "Isn't it already..."

She had helped him countless times, so why did he want her help again

"You know, I've always been quite enduring, those few times were simply not enough." Ye Xiao spoke in a deliberately low and suggestive tone, his lips brushing against Lin Jinyan's cheek with a hint of temptation, "Help me."

Lin Jinran bit her lip and murmured in a low voice, "Beast!" Her small hand once again soothed him.

This time, Ye Xiao didn't bother Lin Jinran. After all, it was time for dinner, and this kind of thing could wait until after the meal to slowly come.utler, or the maids. There are at least ten domestic workers living in the servants' quarters, and at least two people clean his room.That is to say, his room could accommodate at least five people.Th...