Chapter 193: Chapter 193: One More Tough Battle Awaits

Those words were sincere.

She was the only light in his life.

Like a little sun, illuminating his world, dispelling all the cold and darkness.

From the first moment he met Cecilia Vaughn, he knew the answer.

...

The man slowly lifted his head, gazing intently at Cecilia Vaughn, as if in the entire world, only her image could be reflected in his eyes.

"Cecilia, gold and jade are just worldly possessions. I only hope that if one day you want to leave, no matter where you go, don’t forget, I will always be by your side."

There was something he didn’t say, even if Cecilia Vaughn didn’t take him along.

He would follow her on his own, because he couldn’t bear a world without Cecilia Vaughn.

Not even for a day, not even for a fraction of a second.

...

"Adrian, in this life, I belong only to you, and you will forever belong only to me, okay?"

Cecilia Vaughn’s almond eyes were suffused with a thin layer of moisture. She couldn’t help but reach out, gently wrapping around the man’s shoulder, looking at him with hope.

Love knows no reason, but it is deep and enduring.

Perhaps some people may never encounter the one they love in a lifetime, while others might meet but brush past, regretting it forever.

Thankfully, she had the fate to meet Adrian Law and the determination to stay with him for a lifetime.

Adrian Law was a bit surprised by Cecilia Vaughn’s words. His brows relaxed, and a smile appeared on the corner of his lips, so gentle yet enough to captivate all.

"Alright, Cecilia, in this life, you are my only wife, and I will forever love only you."

How far is forever, Cecilia Vaughn didn’t know, and couldn’t verify.

But she understood that the present was peaceful and the years were stable.

In the end, neither of them spoke, but their hearts were connected, even without a single word, they could feel each other’s deep affection.

Adrian Law couldn’t help but lower his head, gently caressing the plum blossom birthmark on Cecilia Vaughn’s left wrist.

The red plum was vivid like blood, against the girl’s delicate, fair wrist, it had a stunning beauty.

Adrian Law stared at that birthmark without blinking, the curve of his lips unknowingly widening, as he slowly leaned down, and a kiss, tenderly, fell on Cecilia Vaughn’s left wrist birthmark.

"So beautiful..."

Cecilia Vaughn gave Adrian Law a slightly embarrassed look.

"It’s just a birthmark, what’s so beautiful about it."

Adrian Law gazed at Cecilia Vaughn with burning eyes but didn’t speak, just reached out and pulled the girl into his arms, holding her even tighter.

"What do you want to eat tonight?"

Just then, a white fluffy ball slid down the stairs, even though it was chubby, it climbed in front of the two of them with exceptional agility.

"Meow~"

Mimi lifted its fluffy, cute face, with heterochromatic green and blue eyes gazing at them, seeming to protest their plan to eat alone.

Cecilia Vaughn was amused by Mimi’s clever gaze.

"Look at it, it’s already round like a ball, like an orange cat that loves to eat. As soon as it hears us talking about dinner, it appears."

Cecilia Vaughn helplessly curled her lips, waving to Mimi, and the little white fluff obediently ran over, climbing onto their laps, being extraordinarily well-behaved.

Adrian Law gave it a pinch.

"Indeed, it’s gotten fatter."

Mimi seemed to understand its owners’ comments, immediately baring its teeth as if expressing dissatisfaction.

Cecilia Vaughn laughed, rubbing the ball of fur’s head.

"Forget it, how about we eat fish tonight, give Mimi the fish bones to nibble on, let’s see how it keeps getting fatter."

Adrian Law: "..."

...

Ten minutes later, Adrian Law appeared in the kitchen.

The fridge had some sole fish, so he took one out, then skillfully began to wash the vegetables, removing the spine from the fish.

Cecilia Vaughn liked sole fish, so there was usually some in the kitchen, it had almost no fish bones, and its texture was as tender as tofu, yet it retained the fresh taste of fish.

"Cecilia, help me tie the apron."

"Okay, I’m coming over."

Cecilia Vaughn rummaged through the box for a moon-white half-apron and walked toward Adrian Law.

Watching the man busy in the kitchen, Cecilia Vaughn’s almond eyes couldn’t help but reveal a trace of trance.

Adrian Law’s figure was tall and his appearance elegant, at this moment, the Adrian Law meticulously holding the knife and cutting the fish had shed his haughty coldness, embodying more of a worldly charm, less daunting than usual.

As if silently reminding her, this is her husband.

A man willing to set everything aside, to cook for her.

Yet in every gesture, he was still that elegant gentleman, that noble air seemed innate, untouchable by any situation.

...

Adrian Law hesitated and turned his head, inadvertently meeting Cecilia Vaughn’s stunned eyes.

"Did you bring the apron? What are you standing there for?"

"Oh, oh, okay..."

Cecilia Vaughn cleared her throat twice, rubbed her nose, her cheeks unconsciously flushed with a tint of red.

—Gosh, even though she faced this man every day and night, she was still swooned by Adrian Law cooking!

They say that serious men are the most charming, turns out even cooking is no exception!

Cecilia Vaughn seamlessly picked up the moon-white half-apron, threaded the straps, deftly passing it around the man’s waist, tying an adjustable knot.

It’s strange, with most men, an apron might look awkward, but on Adrian Law, there wasn’t a hint of incongruity.

At most it softened the sharpness and gave him more of an approachable warmth.

This soothing quality enchanted Cecilia Vaughn, she couldn’t help but smile, her almond eyes shining with stars.

Adrian Law put down the knife, giving Cecilia Vaughn a surprised glance.

"Why suddenly smile, so happy?"

Cecilia Vaughn smiled sideways, her expression playful.

"Adrian, has anyone ever told you that you look great while cooking?"

He usually seemed so cold and serious, especially at the company, towering above all, unparalleled and aloof, yet the man preparing dinner for her and Mimi in the kitchen was courteous, as warm and gentle as jade.

Seeing her smile like a flower, Adrian Law’s thin lips couldn’t help but curve into a smile.

"Then you should cherish it, except for Xiaosheng and my mother, you’re the only one who has seen me cook."

"Of course, who else would I cherish." 𝚏𝕣𝐞𝗲𝐰𝕖𝐛𝐧𝕠𝕧𝚎𝚕.𝐜𝚘𝗺

Cecilia Vaughn stepped forward, hugging the man’s broad back, that sense of solidity and happiness washing over her, gradually soothing the unease and anxiety in her heart.

"Adrian, let’s go to Veridia City this weekend to visit Grandma."

The inheritance documents had been sent to the Vaughn Family, but unless they took effect, Fiona Vaughn and Gregory Vaughn wouldn’t give in.

There was still a tough battle ahead.

Recently, the newspapers and TV were full of rumors, she was worried Joan Sinclair might be concerned, so she wanted to make a trip to Veridia in advance.