Chapter 26: Waiting to See the Outcome

The milk was rich and fragrant, its taste exquisite. She drained the glass in one go, and with it, her drowsiness vanished. As she ascended the stairs, a surge of heat rose from the soles of her feet, rushing through her veins and leaving her breathless. By the time she reached the bedroom door, her limbs had grown so weak she could not take another step.

Li Tian’er leaned against the doorframe, her hand powerless to turn the lock. Sliding slowly down, she sat on the floor, feeling an unbearable tingling below her abdomen, as if something was teasing her, leaving her restless and itchy.

Her mouth was dry, her body seemed ablaze. She tugged at her collar, and the first button of her small lapel popped off, rolling away.

Chen Bo bent down to pick up the button, walked over to Li Tian’er, and squatted before her, opening his palm and gazing at her face with a meaningful look.

“Are you feeling unwell? Why are you sitting at the door instead of going in?”

The little red face before him was like a ripe apple, lips parted, fragrant breath escaping, as though waiting for him to uncover her secrets. There were indeed many mysteries about her he could not fathom.

That night, he had savored her so carefully, yet now everything about her seemed novel, stirring in him a desire to possess her anew. But this was not the moment he wanted; to set the scene, he had to do it himself for the thrill of accomplishment.

A woman who drinks the celestial elixir will turn from a goddess to a seductive fox.

Li’s mother was truly ruthless! To think she could procure such a thing in the hidden corners of the city. Regardless of any harm it might cause, she had mixed it into the dumplings, hoping both of them would succumb…

After being tricked once by Li Tian’er, Chen Bo was more cautious than ever.

“I want to go inside. Can you help me open the door?”

Li Tian’er leaned against the door, her eyes burning. She felt that if she uttered one more word, the wild beast raging inside her would escape through her mouth. She dared not meet Chen Bo’s gaze, though she knew he was staring at her.

She sensed she’d been drugged. She suspected Chen Bo had tampered with her milk, but all she could do now was suppress the fierce desire for him coursing through her body.

As long as she didn’t make the first move, Chen Bo wouldn’t force himself on her. Once Li’s mother and the maid returned, all would be over.

Chen Bo opened the door and helped Li Tian’er to her feet.

Her limp hand in his was utterly powerless.

What kind of sorcerer’s potion was this? Its effects were overwhelming! Speaking had become difficult, her throat clogged, unable to utter a word.

When the body fails to obey, even the strongest will is useless. She thought about simply sitting at the door and waiting for the maid to return, but Chen Bo scooped her up and carried her into the room, depositing her on the bed.

Perhaps it was the force of being tossed onto the bed, but Li Tian’er felt her throat suddenly clear. She let out a soft cry, only to be met with darkness as Chen Bo’s shadow loomed over her like a mountain.

The lights were off. The glow from the hallway spilled through the half-open door, casting everything in the room into shadowy relief.

Chen Bo braced himself over her, his face inches from hers, eyes locked onto hers.

His breath was hot, scorching.

“What… what are you doing?”

“What am I doing?” Chen Bo gave a cold laugh. “I’m going to satisfy you.”

“No, you mustn’t…”

Before she could finish, she felt a chill on her chest—Chen Bo had ripped open her blouse.

“Get away…”

But Chen Bo silenced her with a deep kiss that left her head spinning.

It was as if the dam holding her body’s instincts had burst, and she wound herself around Chen Bo like a serpent.

Suddenly, Chen Bo released her and stood up.

Her lips abruptly bereft of his, Li Tian’er’s head tipped back involuntarily. Her intoxicated eyes snapped open to meet Chen Bo’s meaningful gaze.

He stared at the woman before him, whose deepest desires he had awakened, a hint of victorious smile curling his lips.

“Li Tiantian, this is the lesson you deserve. Remember, don’t try to play those petty tricks on me. If you push me too far, today’s outcome won’t be so merciful. I’ll make you wish you were dead. You’d best behave and stay by my side. Don’t test my limits again.”

Chen Bo paused at the door, turned to look back at the woman on the bed, frozen like stone.

“Luckily, you only ate three dumplings. If you had eaten more, you might have devoured me by now. If you want to know why, ask your mother.”

He opened the door and left, locking it behind him. His footsteps echoed downstairs; the sounds of doors opening and closing in the living room. Then silence settled over everything.

The sensation of being swarmed by a thousand ants gradually faded, leaving Li Tian’er with a burning shame. In that moment, how desperately she had longed for Chen Bo to penetrate her, to invade her utterly…

Li Tian’er slowly sat up. Her blouse lay open, her bra had slipped off.

The blouse was torn, the bra’s clasp snapped. With a complicated mood, she went to shower, then returned to the room and lay on the bed, numb.

Now, she realized she had to think as Li Tiantian would—to consider the future between herself and Chen Bo. Should the three of them live together openly as a family, or should she cut all ties with Chen Bo and raise her son alone?

For the sake of the child’s upbringing, giving Kai Kai a complete family would be best. But was Chen Bo worthy? What did Li Tiantian have to keep this wild beast tethered?

The shrill ringing of the phone shattered the silence and her thoughts. She reflexively picked up the receiver, not yet speaking.

A woman’s voice, bright and ringing, came from the other end.

“Brother Bo, I’ve been gone so long, do you really not miss me at all? I miss you so much, I’ve come to Dongling City again to see you…”

Recognizing Gao Fei’s voice, Li Tian’er suppressed hers and replied:

“You’ve dialed the wrong number. There’s no Brother Bo here.”

“Oh, that can’t be. Who are you? Isn’t this Chen Bo’s home number?”

Clearly Gao Fei hadn’t noticed Li Tian’er’s deliberate change of voice.

“I’m his wife. Please respect yourself and stop harassing him.”

“My God, when did he get married? I’ve only been gone a few days! Who are you exactly? I know all the women he entertains, he couldn’t have married any of them. Are you Liang Xia? No, he doesn’t like Liang Xia. He’s always treated her as a brother…”

Gao Fei went through the list of possible candidates Chen Bo could have married, and Li Tian’er didn’t interrupt.

“Who are you, really? Tell me, or I’ll come over and see for myself. I don’t believe Chen Bo got married. You can’t fool me. I use this trick on other women too.

Every woman wants to be the only one in Chen Bo’s life, but unfortunately, he never touches them. He’s only ever kissed me, and that was because I ambushed him. If you think having the key to Chen Bo’s house makes you his wife, you’re dreaming. You’re not worthy. Just wait, I’m coming over.”

“There’s no need. You can call his mobile and confirm. Here’s his number…”

After hanging up, Li Tian’er felt her brain couldn’t handle any more.