Chapter 226: Chapter 226: Men Are So Devious!

Adrian Law cautiously embraced Cecilia Vaughn, his thin lips landing softly like a feather.

"Cecilia, does it hurt? I’ll take you to bathe."

She seemed like the most precious and fragile treasure in his heart.

However, Cecilia’s scalp tingled.

He had the nerve to ask her if it hurt!

If a man’s words were worth believing, she wouldn’t be covered in bruises!

Cecilia bruised easily, but Adrian had truly gone too far today.

Could it be... the first time a man does something like this, does he find it addictive?

...

Thinking of this possibility, Cecilia shivered, quickly shaking her head with all her strength.

"No... there’s no need! I can do it myself."

As soon as she spoke, Cecilia realized not only did her whole body feel like it had been run over by a truck, but her voice was completely hoarse!

It was all because of this man’s lack of integrity—

He promised just one more time, but in the end...

She glared at Adrian with slight annoyance, thinking her gaze was intimidating, but in reality, her entire demeanor was soft and charming, making Adrian’s eyes darken once more.

He pinched the palm of his hand with effort, barely restraining himself.

"Cecilia, can you really clean yourself now?"

Seeing Cecilia puffing her cheeks angrily, Adrian chuckled, his long fingers gently brushing across her nose.

"Silly Cecilia, if you can stand up and walk to the bathroom, I’ll believe you have the strength."

Cecilia: "Of course I can!"

She stubbornly tried to get off the bed, but as soon as she left his support, she realized her knees were weak and almost fell to the ground.

Seeing she was about to meet the floor face-first, the man quickly reached out, catching her in his arms.

This time, Adrian wisely stayed silent, smiling with curved eyes as he watched Cecilia embarrass herself.

His expression seemed to say, "See?"...

Cecilia: "..."

Annoyed, she mentally took note and unwillingly settled into a more comfortable position in Adrian’s arms.

"Fine, then you’re responsible for cleaning me, but remember, no funny business."

Considering Adrian’s previous lack of credibility, Cecilia no longer trusted his character!

To think, when the goddess Nuwa was molding humans, it was so unfair. Men naturally seemed to have endless strength. Cecilia’s skills among girls were quite good, but after such a ruckus, she felt battered and bruised.

Meanwhile, Adrian, that rascal, appeared more energetic, looking even more vigorous.

Could Adrian truly be the fabled male fox spirit, living by absorbing others’ energy?

...

Cecilia internally grumbled at Adrian’s wrongdoings, while he smiled silently, carrying the girl directly to the bathroom.

Once placed into a bathtub that could fit five or six grown men, Cecilia suddenly felt uneasy.

The man’s slightly coarse fingers scooped a handful of water, tracing along the girl’s slender legs.

"You... you’re not allowed to look..."

Cecilia squeezed her legs tightly shut, her beautiful face blushing with a crimson hue, her body growing increasingly soft.

In the bedroom earlier, she hadn’t felt it.

Now placed in the bathtub, surrounded by bright white tiles, being completely exposed like this, the feeling of having nowhere to hide only intensified her shame...

Adrian looked helplessly at Cecilia, his phoenix eyes inscrutable.

"Cecilia, how can I clean you with my eyes closed? Be good, don’t be nervous, let me take a look, okay?"

Cecilia: "..."

Before she could respond, his large hand already swept over her waist, even moving further down...

Her body tensed, shivering with unprecedented sensations, like electric shocks growing stronger as the water moved.

The cool scent of bamboo on Adrian mixed with the fresh water, enveloping Cecilia completely.

Hormones surged in this vast space.

Cecilia’s heart raced.

Ahhh, she’s going crazy!

It was supposed to be just cleaning, but somehow, where Adrian’s hand touched seemed to ensnare her, becoming his willing captive.

She involuntarily relaxed.

But at the next moment!

Suddenly realizing the definite presence of his fingers—

Embarrassed and angry, Cecilia bit down on her lip, fearing any sound might escape.

She never expected Adrian would...

She’s crazy, completely crazy!

...

Her pretty face now entirely flushed beyond recognition.

While it was Adrian who was cleaning her, it felt as though Cecilia had endured a rigorous ordeal, leaving her utterly exhausted.

Seeing the girl’s blush-stained face and the various marks on her body, Adrian’s eyes deepened like an abyss.

"Cecilia, are you tired?"

After soaking in the bathtub for about ten minutes, Cecilia felt slightly more energized than before.

"Hmm?"

She blinked in confusion, suddenly meeting his deep gaze.

"Cecilia, trust me, it feels much better in the water."

"???"

Before Cecilia could understand what was happening, her lips were unexpectedly captured.

The man’s handsome face grew closer, their breaths mingling as his beautifully carved features, like fine jade, bewitched her deeply.

Steam enveloped them.

Heartbeats uneven.

Cecilia felt entranced.

Things unfolded naturally like this.

...

By the time it ended, Cecilia didn’t know whether to blame her own bewilderment or Adrian’s cunning.

Men are all liars!

She thought tearlessly. 𝒇𝒓𝒆𝒆𝙬𝒆𝒃𝓷𝒐𝓿𝙚𝙡.𝒄𝓸𝒎

...

When Cecilia woke up, she found it was already late morning.

Having rested well, although still somewhat sore, she felt much better than before.

Cecilia suddenly realized—

Oh no, it’s Monday!

She had a class with The Iron Nun this afternoon!

Panicked, Cecilia tried to jump out of bed to put on her shoes, but suddenly heard the door opening.

"Cecilia, you’re awake?"

Seeing the elegantly suited man at the door, inexplicable images flooded Cecilia’s mind.

Blushing, she murmured while putting on her shoes.

"You didn’t wake me, I’ll be late for class."

Unexpectedly, Adrian walked over with a smile, gently brushing her nose.

"Silly Cecilia, I already excused you. You don’t need to go to school today."

Huh?

Cecilia’s mouth twitched, about to ask more when suddenly, as if by magic, a large bouquet of blue roses appeared in Adrian’s hands, along with a small silver satin box.

The man knelt on one knee, looking up at her solemnly.

"Cecilia, will you marry me?"