Chapter 58: Chapter 58: The First Lesson of the Semester

Cecilia Vaughn was tightly held in the man’s embrace, while Adrian Law stared at her intently, forcing one leg between her thighs!

Cecilia trembled, the overwhelming scent of male hormones almost making her unable to think!

She no longer felt like herself, feeling empty, like a traveler in the desert without water, unsure where to quench her internal thirst.

Her body... felt strange...

In over twenty years, this was an unprecedented experience.

"Cecilia, don’t be afraid, leave it to me."

Noticing Cecilia’s anxiety, Adrian gently kissed the girl’s face, as if in extreme tenderness, but Cecilia was only made more fervent by his actions.

"Ah... Adrian... don’t..."

Cecilia’s eyes grew red at the corners, her vision involuntarily becoming a little hazy, which in someone’s eyes only made her more alluring.

"Be good, Cecilia..."

Adrian’s eyes flashed with a silent madness; he reached out to undo the buttons on Cecilia’s clothes, devotedly leaving his mark.

She was his.

And could only be his.

This thought emerged the moment he first laid eyes on her.

...

Cecilia let out a soft moan, her beautiful almond eyes showing a trace of unease.

Though she had never had such intimate contact with another man, she knew what these moments meant.

Everything was spiraling out of control.

A tingling sensation crept up from her soles, the last shred of rationality jolting Cecilia awake.

She reached out to stop Adrian’s large hand, her moist eyes staring straight at him.

"Adrian, are you doing this out of a man’s instinct to conquer, or because..."

Before she could finish, Adrian steadily met her gaze, his slender fingers touched Cecilia’s rosy lips, silencing her unfinished speculations.

"You little fool, it’s simply because I like you."

The man’s decisive voice couldn’t be ignored in the tranquil night!

He cupped Cecilia’s chin, leaving her no room to dodge, and kissed the corner of her lips hard.

...

Cecilia shuddered all over.

She had indeed guessed this answer before, but dared not dwell on it, even comforting herself that perhaps Adrian only saw her as a sister.

But today, without a doubt, broke the paper-thin barrier between them.

In an instant, her face turned red like a tomato.

She murmured softly.

"Then what do you like about me? We’ve known each other for such a short time, when did you start liking me?"

Adrian took a deep breath, holding Cecilia on his lap, his voice low and emotional.

"Cecilia, if I said it was love at first sight, would you believe me?"

As he spoke, his deep, almond-shaped eyes glanced toward the plum blossom birthmark on Cecilia’s left wrist, his lips curving as if remembering something.

Cecilia furrowed her brow.

Love at first sight?

"Uh... was it the day I got out and went to your company to find you?"

The man neither confirmed nor denied.

"It was the first time I met you."

Saying that, Adrian took Cecilia’s hand, gently caressing the plum blossom birthmark, his gaze meaningful.

Cecilia understood then—that first meeting at the company, convincing him to marry her.

Who would have thought, just after coming out of jail, appearing so disheveled, Adrian could still develop feelings for her.

Perhaps destiny is indeed inexplicable.

...

Cecilia’s every brow and eye was tinged with shyness, and she also realized, transitioning from an arranged marriage to a real relationship might not be so simple.

Though she didn’t reject Adrian’s closeness, did she like him in the same way he liked her?

Cecilia was confused.

She nestled in the man’s embrace, her voice low.

"Adrian, let me think about our relationship, okay, I might..."

Unable to like you the way you like me.

Adrian’s finger rested on Cecilia’s lips, halting the words she was about to say.

He held Cecilia close, kissing her gently on the temple.

"Cecilia, give me a chance, and give yourself a chance, I will treat you well."

His exquisite face was full of certainty.

The focus and deep affection when the man looked at her, as if no one else mattered in the entire world.

No matter how often she saw it, she couldn’t help but marvel... he was really so handsome...

Feeling bewitched, Cecilia nodded, but upon returning to her senses, she silently cursed herself for being charmed by his good looks and quickly pushed his hand away.

"Okay... I’ll try to accept it, but... you’re not allowed to force it."

As Cecilia spoke, she dared not look at him, her face flushed with a rosy tint.

Adrian’s expression was mischievous as he gently tapped the girl’s nose.

"Such a silly girl, Cecilia, you’re still on your period, even if I wanted to, I couldn’t force it."

"..."

Cecilia was completely defeated, just now, Adrian’s teasing made her forget, and now realizing, she threw a cushion from the sofa at him!

This man was awful!

...

After this confession, Adrian felt justified in requesting Cecilia to sleep with him.

Under the guise of nurturing a marital bond.

Cecilia, wanting to object, couldn’t win the argument, ultimately conceded, and the two slept embraced, peacefully.

The next day, after enjoying Adrian’s lovingly prepared breakfast, Cecilia insisted on taking the subway to school.

Being picked up and dropped off by Adrian all the time was too conspicuous. She wanted to maintain a low profile while studying at Stellerton University.

...

Perhaps by destiny, as soon as Cecilia got off the subway, she saw Bella Prescott coming out from an old residential area.

Bella spotted her right away.

"Cecilia! What a coincidence! Today is the official first day of school, let’s walk together!"

Cecilia quite liked this freshly adult girl, so she smiled and walked alongside her.

Just after entering the gate of Stellerton University, Cecilia sensed many eyes turning towards her.

Indeed, with such striking looks, she was used to drawing attention, but now everyone’s gaze seemed overly eager.

Cecilia frowned, suddenly remembering Bella mentioned something about her photo being on the school forum.

"Belle, did someone say something about me on the forum?"

She was just another new student, why all this attention?

Bella was about to explain the campus flower contest, but the school bell suddenly rang.

"Ah, we’re going to be late! I’ll tell you later!"

Letting out a startled cry, Bella grabbed Cecilia’s hand and rushed towards the classroom.

They made it into the classroom just seconds before the bell stopped, and fortunately the homeroom teacher hadn’t arrived yet, so they sat right in the front row.

Indeed, the first class on the first day was a homeroom meeting.

...

Just as they settled down, a gentle female voice suddenly spoke.

"Excuse me, this seat is mine."