Chapter 222: Chapter 222: A Heart Devoted to One, Together Till Old Age

Cecilia Vaughn slightly tilted her head, staring intently at Adrian Law.

"Adrian, should we go to the Temple of the Matchmaker to pray for blessings, okay?"

Adrian Law originally wanted to say it was getting a bit late today, mainly because Cecilia seemed both mentally and physically exhausted, and he preferred that she got some rest.

As for places like the Temple of the Matchmaker, to Adrian Law, they were simply superstitions—believe them and they exist, disbelieve them and they don’t, just a lovely vision in people’s hearts.

...

Adrian was about to speak, but the girl’s eyes sparkled with such a sincere expression that he couldn’t refuse no matter what.

He helplessly ruffled Cecilia’s hair, his smile unwittingly filled with doting affection.

"Alright, Cecilia, you lead the way. Is it far? Should I use the GPS?"

As Adrian spoke, he took off his jacket and draped it over Cecilia.

Winter was approaching, and the evening wind was chilly. Cecilia’s body was frail, and Adrian worried she might catch a cold.

In Adrian’s eyes, no matter when, his Cecilia was always a girl who needed to be cherished, loved, and well-protected.

Of course, if the bald, scarred man with a broken arm knew, he’d probably spit blood.

——Oh, Young Master Law, are you really saying that in good conscience?

——Seeing Cecilia’s skills surpassing those of the burly men, she’s obviously incredibly formidable! Does such a woman need protection?

...

Seeing Adrian agree, Cecilia breathed a slight sigh of relief, giggling childishly, and poked Adrian’s handsome face with her finger.

"Oh, don’t make such a reluctant face, the Temple of the Matchmaker is so much fun, you’ll love it once you’re there."

"As for distance, it’s quite close, about a ten-minute walk. Let’s not drive."

Adrian lowered his head, quietly observing the girl. His dark eyes seemed unable to reflect anyone else in this world.

"Alright, let’s walk then."

...

They hadn’t yet reached their destination when the sky, which had been relatively cloudy, suddenly started to drizzle.

Riverdell was humid, so sudden rain was not unusual. Adrian somewhat regretted not checking the weather forecast before leaving.

He glanced at a small shop by the corridor not far away and saw rain gear displayed at the entrance, his eyes brightening slightly.

"Cecilia, shall we go over and buy an umbrella?"

Cecilia nodded, and soon Adrian bought an umbrella, while during his brief absence, Cecilia’s craving got the better of her, and she dashed into the neighboring shop.

"Boss, two skewers of candied haws, please."

Although Adrian wasn’t fond of sweet treats, Cecilia believed that such snacks were more enjoyable when shared by two.

"Adrian, here, this is the famous Veridia City candied haws. Have a taste."

The girl’s lips were adorned with bits of hawthorn, the few scarlet strands making her thin yet beautiful lips even more appealing.

Adrian’s eyes deepened slightly, but he didn’t take the candied haw from Cecilia.

"Cecilia, I feel like the skewer you’re eating is sweeter."

"Huh?—"

Cecilia was startled by Adrian’s unconventional statement, momentarily failing to notice as the candied hawthorn in her hand rolled down and fell into the river.

Before she could lament her bad luck, Adrian suddenly wrapped her waist, his lips pressing down directly!

...

"Adri..." Adrian.

Cecilia’s pupils widened, unable to even swallow the hawthorn granule in her mouth.

Yet the man’s tongue ventured straight in, meticulously sweeping every corner of her mouth, leaving none untouched.

The fresh scent of bamboo on the man’s body aggressively overwhelmed her senses.

Every place Adrian kissed seemed to be sparked by a subtle electric current, spreading through her body, making Cecilia involuntarily weaken at the knees.

This man was too... so out of line!

How could he suddenly ambush her with a kiss?!

Cecilia, caught off guard, swallowed the remaining half of the hawthorn in her mouth, but the touch of Adrian’s tongue was even more vivid than the sweetness of the hawthorn.

With a bang, Cecilia’s heart pounded wildly, and her cheeks turned a glowing red.

This was, after all, a corridor in an ancient water town, with other people around!

...

Finally, the man slowly released Cecilia, his phoenix eyes shimmering with a smile, clearly in a good mood.

"Cecilia, looks like I was right; your candied haw is sweeter."

Cecilia: "..."

Thinking back to how they shared the candied haw, her face burned, and her heart raced like a drum.

"You...you’re being too much! You owe me candied haw!"

Seeing Cecilia’s flowing eyes and infinite charm, Adrian’s throat moved, and his voice was slightly hoarse.

"Alright, Cecilia, however many you want, I’ll buy them."

Hearing the man’s shameless words, Cecilia was once again speechless!

She huffed angrily a couple of times, finally not wanting to discuss the compensation for the candied haw.

Because every time she thought about it, she felt weak at the knees, her mouth filled with the man’s tempting scent...

Ahhh, stop thinking about it.

When did you become this naughty, Cecilia!

...

After the little incident with the candied haw, Cecilia finally dragged Adrian to the Temple of the Matchmaker.

Even though it was raining, the temple was still reasonably crowded.

Both she and Adrian had good looks, and they obviously looked like a couple, attracting envious glances from many passersby.

Cecilia acted like she didn’t notice, eagerly pulling Adrian towards the most famous attraction here, "The Matchmaker Tree."

It was an ancient banyan tree with hundreds of years of history, requiring several grown men hand in hand to encircle it, showcasing the wear of time.

At this moment, the tree was adorned with various red silk ribbons, inscribed with couples’ aspirations for the future, looking very joyful.

Even though it was a man-made attraction, having a hope in the heart was nice.

...

Looking at the man beside her, Cecilia felt a thousand kinds of attachment rise within her.

"Adrian, shall we make a wish too?"

"Sure, Cecilia, have you thought about what to write?"

Adrian bought a red ribbon from a stall, tilting his head with a pen ready, gazing at Cecilia.

Cecilia met his gaze, her smile blossoming like a flower.

"To love one person wholeheartedly, never to part till old age, Adrian, this sentence, okay? Let’s put our names on it."

In this world, there were very few people she cared about, but Adrian was the one she couldn’t let go of.

Meeting him was her luck.

Cecilia finally realized that being able to be with the one you love forever was the happiest thing in the world.

——There was no deceit, no resentment, only deep attachment and endless love.

Together with the man, hanging the wish tag on The Matchmaker Tree, Cecilia felt a strange surge of emotion within her.

How wonderful, she and Adrian, they won’t part, right?

...

After confirming that her grandmother was fine, the next day, Cecilia returned to Starfall Bay with Adrian.

That night, Cecilia made a very serious decision.

She sneakily ran to the walk-in closet, opening the box at the bottom layer.

The lingerie gifted by Stacy Summers suddenly came into view——