144 HU LEI, YOU ARE MINE (1/2)

After dinner, Hu Lei left to take a bath while Zhong Feng cleaned up the utensils. The harmonious atmosphere in the house made Hu Lei's heart feel at peace. When Ah Feng was around, she did not feel that ever-present need to be alert. She smiled as she relaxed completely in the tub.

When she emerged from the bathroom, she was a little lightheaded. She loved taking really hot baths because the warmth seeped deep into her bones. But it seemed that she had overdone it. She stumbled a little groggily to the bed, wanting to sleep immediately.

However, before she could climb into the bed, Zhong Feng, who was sitting on the edge of the bed, pulled her by her waist. He placed on her on his lap and held her with one arm. Hu Lei blinked in confusion before her mind cleared up. She tilted her head in question.

”Ah Feng, what is it?” She asked while shifting her body to look at him.

Zhong Feng did not speak. Instead, he looked at her with a relentless intensity, as if memorising her very soul. Hu Lei felt that he was being strange. But she was also quite comfortable on his lap. Therefore, she only reddened a little and decided to remain in place.

”Hu Lei, are you happy with me?” He asked suddenly.

She looked at him in surprise. The question was unexpected, and for a moment, she thought wondered if he was serious. Then, she looked into his eyes and saw an unexpected shadow of insecurity. She felt her heart twist in pain in her chest when she saw that flicker of forlornness in him.

”I am happiest when I'm with you.” She responded solemnly.

”If I set you free and you did not feel like you owe me anything, would you still stay with me?” He asked in a low voice.

His eyes had become a little cold with a sense of distant even though the arm around her waist tightened. Hu Lei wondered what would make him, a man who had everything, have this sense of dejection. However, she also felt indescribably angry.

She forcefully removed his hand from her waist. As soon as he released her, she stood up and faced him squarely. His face and eyes had become colder at her action. He radiated alienation and loneliness, but his hands were balled into fists, betraying his frustration.

Smack!

Hu Lei slapped his face resolutely. She did not use her full strength, but it was enough to turn his head and leave her handprint on his ethereally handsome face. He looked stunned by her action.

”If you ever say such things again, I will make you regret it.” Her voice showed her anger, and her eyes glowed in the softly lit room.

Zhong Feng's expression did not change from its coldness. However, there was a complicated look in his eyes before he looked down.

”Will you leave me?” He asked with a slightly sneering tone.

Hu Lei slapped his other cheek.

”Let that be your final reminder.” She looked at him with a threatening expression in her predatory eyes.

Zhong Feng touched his burning face in disbelief before smiling a little. He looked up at the violent little woman and saw the look of defiance and anger in her eyes. For some reason, he felt his heart become overwhelmed with warmth.

”I am sorry, Xiao Lei.” He finally said, the ice on his face clearing up.

Hu Lei looked at him domineeringly for a while before her face crumbled. Her large eyes became watery, and before long, she was sobbing. Zhong Feng did not have a moment to register what was happening before she threw herself into his arms.

”I am sorry for hitting you, Ah Feng.” She said amidst her sobs and hiccups.