You'd better look back, Mr. Shen is about to break.

Chapter 59 Almost Drowning

Shen Mochen held her tightly, his emotions gradually calming down. He pulled his head away from her shoulder, his reddened eyes glistening with moisture, looking... utterly pitiful.

Yu Nanqing's heart softened even more, and she sat on his lap, hugging him tighter. "Did you have a nightmare?"

"Hmm." Shen Mochen responded softly, his voice a little hoarse, and where she couldn't see, his eyes held an undercurrent of unease.

His goodness... he's such a good actor.

He almost fell for it again, almost turned into a love-struck puppy again.

“Dreams are always the opposite.” Yu Nanqing tilted her head, her fingertips gently stroking the corner of his eye, wiping away his hot, wet tears.

It's rare to see him cry; I've rarely seen him cry before.

Scenes like this seem to happen frequently nowadays.

"Did you finish drawing, obediently?" Shen Mochen didn't reply, but instead glanced at the drawing table.

"Yes, today's draft has been submitted." Yu Nanqing nodded, letting him carry her up and walk outside.

For convenience at home, she wore only a light gauze nightgown, which felt almost like skin. She could even clearly feel the veins on Shen Mochen's hands.

Before she knew it, her mind began to wander, and an unnatural blush appeared on her cheeks.

Shen Mochen placed her on the living room sofa, gave her some yogurt, and then turned and went into the room.

Yu Nanqing ate her yogurt in small bites, her eyes fixed on his figure. Before she could decide whether to go over and see what Shen Mochen was doing, Shen Mochen returned.

Holding two bracelets in his hand, he picked her up and whispered in her ear, "I saw them on the way here today. The shopkeeper said that couples wearing them symbolize a lifetime together."

"Is that so?" Yu Nanqing didn't believe these nonsense sales pitches, but when she saw Shen Mochen's bright eyes, she swallowed back the words she was about to say and obediently held out her hand for him to put on.

The bracelet has three diamonds, each engraved with the initials of the wearer's name. Upon closer inspection, they appear to be sparkling.

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After that day, Shen Mochen inexplicably became busy, only coming to Yu Nanqing's place once every other day. Several times when he came, he would hurriedly hug and kiss her, making her feel dizzy and infatuated, and then leave her alone.

Yu Nanqing was a little frustrated. She asked him several times, but he always brushed her off, which made her wonder if Shen Mochen had changed his mind.

Once the seed of doubt is planted, it will take root and sprout wildly.

As the faces on the computer screen gradually became distorted, Yu Nanqing let out a soft sigh, put down her paintbrush, and left the studio with a cup of water, feeling frustrated.

She glanced at her phone; the message she sent to Shen Mochen this morning had gone unanswered.

He didn't come yesterday either, but he should come today.

After getting the water, she sat on the sofa and waited quietly.

The clock on the wall slowly turned to noon. Finally, there was movement at the door. Shen Mochen came in carrying a lunchbox. He saw her sitting on the sofa, paused for two seconds, then raised his eyebrows, put down the lunchbox, and rushed over to try to hug her tenderly.

But Yu Nanqing didn't give him that chance. When he came closer, she immediately dodged away.

Shen Mochen, who was holding nothing, was slightly taken aback. His expression froze for a moment, and a few unreadable emotions flashed in his eyes.

He withdrew his hand, his heart clenching with a sharp pain. His tone was hesitant, tinged with both pleading and probing, "My dear?"

Yu Nanqing pursed her lips. Hearing his voice, her imposing manner instantly crumbled. She turned around and hugged him, gently stroking his chin as it gradually returned to normal. "What have you been busy with lately? You haven't had any time to spend with me."

"Next week is the company's anniversary, so I'll be very busy lately." Shen Mochen looked at her, his fingers hidden beneath him fidgeting. "I'm sorry, I'll stay with you as long as I'm done with this."

Until he dies.

"Okay, I forgive you." Yu Nanqing raised her eyebrows again. "What delicious food did you bring me today?"

"Pork rib soup, meatballs, and vegetables," Shen Mochen replied, pinching her pert bottom and kissing her several times before getting up and carrying her into the kitchen.

Shen Mochen rested his chin on his hand as he watched her eat, his eyebrows raised and his fingertips gently stroking the rim of the cup.

Soon, he will have something that will make her never leave him.

He would threaten her with the safety of the world.

His sweetheart is so kind, he'll surely compromise because of this, right...?

He slightly curved his lips, his heart filled with darkness and twisted emotions.

"Shen Mochen, if you're busy, you don't need to bring me food for the next few days. I'll cook for myself."

After finishing his meal, Shen Mochen prepared to leave. Yu Nanqing stood in the entryway and waited for him to put on his shoes before going up to hug him.

Upon hearing her words, Shen Mochen paused for two seconds, his eyes darkening slightly for a moment.

Of course he had to come; not seeing her for even a day was the limit for him.

Although he would sneak over to hold her while she slept at night, he would feel tormented and fearful when he couldn't hear her voice or get her response. He would constantly press his ear against her heart to see if she was still alive.

"I still have time to see Guai Guai," he replied, unwilling to compromise.

"Then you should take care of yourself and get some rest." Yu Nanqing frowned as she looked at his increasingly prominent dark circles.

"Yes, I will." Shen Mochen leaned down, kissed her forehead, and then turned to leave.

Just as Yu Nanqing was about to close the door and go back, her neighbor's door suddenly opened, and a big, golden orange cat ran out of the house... no, it should be said that it was thrown out.

Yu Nanqing was stunned for a moment, then glanced to the side and saw that the door next door had been closed again.

After a moment of suspicion, she went forward and picked up the orange cat. When she saw the burn marks on the cat's tail, she frowned and felt that something was wrong.

My neighbor adores this chubby orange cat. The last time she went in for a visit, most of the things in the house were the cat's things, and the cat food and litter were all expensive brand-name products.

The cat in her arms seemed a bit agitated, struggling and trying to break free from her embrace.

Yu Nanqing was afraid of being bitten, so she had to put it on the ground. But as soon as she let go, the orange cat ran off and started scratching at the door.

Yu Nanqing's eyelids twitched. After hesitating for a moment, she tentatively stepped forward to knock on the door and take a look.

She took a breath, feeling inexplicably nervous.

But as soon as she put her hand on the door, someone wrapped their arms around her waist from behind. Her brow furrowed, and she was about to struggle when a familiar voice calmed her down.

"Dear, it's me."

Turning her head and seeing Shen Mochen, Yu Nanqing breathed a sigh of relief. "Why are you back?"

Shen Mochen looked down at her, and in his other hand, besides the lunchbox, he also had a string of candied hawthorns. "I saw some for sale downstairs, so I bought a string for my little one."

He would never admit that he rushed back because he saw her disappear from the surveillance footage.

Fortunately, Guai Guai was just being overly kind and didn't intend to run away.

"What are you doing here, my darling?" he asked, gently stroking her waist.

"I found it strange that the little orange cat was thrown out, and I was afraid that something might happen to the neighbor's sister." With him there, Yu Nanqing felt much calmer. She took the candied hawthorn and put her hand into his big palm.