Unexpected Second Chance at Love [5]

CHAPTER 857: [Bonus] Wake You All Up

In the early morning, while the majority in Imperial was still asleep, Lu Tian awoke from his slumber. He doesn't get out of bed right away but held his wife in his arms.

His eyes quickly adjusted to the still darkroom as the sun had yet to rise.

He glances down at the sleeping silhouette in his embrace.

After dinner, Liu Shan, Lin Hui, and Xu Long stayed for a while before heading home after he gave the men a task to do. He and Yue Ling saw the Liu siblings off to bed and went to sleep themselves.

The moment his wife lay on the bed, she used him as a pillow and fell asleep right away.

He wanted to chat with her and listen to her day, but he decided not to bother her. He knew she was exhausted as it was a long day for her.

His memories of the night before came to an end. He slowly slid his left arm away from under his wife. He made sure his movements did not disturb her sleep.

He moves the blanket and sits up on the bed but doesn't get up.

"I hope you do not overwork yourself today."

He murmurs under his breath and gently caress her cheek.

"Mmm..."

His sudden touch caused Yue Ling to hum a soft moan. She nestles against his body but, unable to feel his warmth, her eyes unhurriedly open.

Through her half-awake state, she looks at him. She couldn't see his face but could make out his silhouette in the dark.

She smiles up at him and stretches her arm to hold his hand on her cheek.

"What time is it? Are you leaving already?"

Her sleepish voice was faint but loud enough for Lu Tian to hear. He yearned to have her in his arms again but pushed back this feeling.

"It's 4 am."

His thumb gently caresses her cheek again, and he leans forward. His face closes in with her, and he places a light kiss on her lips. freewёbnoνel.com

He puts his other hand on the bed to support his body from falling on top of her.

"Go back to sleep. I still need to get ready."

Yue Ling tightens her hold on his hand and rubs her cheek against his palm. Her movement made her look like a kitten trying to engrave his warmth.

"Wake me up before you leave."

Lu Tian smiles at her sweetness. She wasn't fully awake but still wanted to see him out.

He moves away from her but only to place another kiss on her—this time, not on her lips but her forehead.

"I will. So go back to sleep."

Yue Ling tried to keep her eyes open but was unable to win against her sleepy body. Her eyes gradually close, making her fall back into slumber as her quiet breathing escapes her.

Hearing her soft breathing, Lu Tian sits up on the bed. He grabbed the blanket and tucked her in like a child.

He stood up from the bed and walked in the direction of the adjoining bathroom in their room.

The sound of the shower running soon resonates from inside the bathroom.

While Lu Tian got ready for his flight to city Z, Yue Ling had submerged herself into dreamland.

"Yue Ling."

Lu Tian finished getting ready and sat on the bed as he woke up his wife as promised. He made sure not to be too loud since they had guests.