Chapter 209 Straightforward Questions, Straightforward Answers
Chi Yanzhou held his breath because of her sudden approach.
The two were so close that their breaths mingled, and their hearts involuntarily began to burn.
"Wh...what's wrong, wife?" Chi Yanzhou asked, his voice hoarse.
“Chi Yanzhou, I think I see affection in your eyes,” Xia Yuhuan murmured.
Xia Yuhuan asked, "So, you like me too, right?"
The feelings he had carefully hidden, afraid of frightening her or scaring her away, were unexpectedly revealed by her.
Chi Yanzhou was at a loss for a moment.
When did he become so unable to keep secrets?
But liking something and coughing are two things that can't be hidden.
When asked the question abruptly, Chi Yanzhou was momentarily stunned, but once he calmed down, he didn't panic.
His voice was hoarse, but he answered with utmost seriousness: "Yes, I like you."
"No, to be precise, I love you."
"So, honey, let's not separate from now on, and live a good life together, okay?"
Xia Yuhuan asked directly, not expecting Chi Yanzhou to answer in the same straightforward manner.
But she had to admit, she really liked his answer!
Having just confirmed her own feelings, Xia Yuhuan then confirmed Chi Yanzhou's feelings for her, leaving her feeling somewhat bewildered and awkward.
"You...you love me? Why? You haven't been awake for long, so our feelings shouldn't be developing that quickly, right?" Xia Yuhuan murmured as she asked.
Even she herself only dared to say that she had fallen for Chi Yanzhou and liked him.
She would never dare to say that she loved Chi Yanzhou.
Love is a stronger emotion than liking, and she certainly didn't dare to express it easily.
But as long as she likes someone, she has the courage to start a relationship with Chi Yanzhou.
But her fondness stemmed from her habit of taking care of Chi Yanzhou over the past few months.
It was also because Chi Yanzhou behaved very well after waking up that she was very satisfied and felt that he would be an excellent husband, and she was willing to accept him.
It was also because of her in-laws that she felt the Chi family had a great atmosphere. She felt it was her good fortune to marry into such a family, and she wanted to have such a family.
After all, some people may be trapped in their husband's family's cage for their entire lives.
Because of the hostility of the husband's family, the relationship between mother-in-law and daughter-in-law, sisters-in-law, and other relatives has been a major problem since ancient times, and one that is difficult to solve.
If she stayed in the Chi family, none of these problems would exist.
Her liking for Chi Yanzhou was the result of careful consideration from multiple perspectives.
But the love that Chi Yanzhou spoke of was too sudden and too heavy for her.
"Perhaps, it was love at first sight?" Chi Yanzhou asked hesitantly.
"When I wake up, the first thing I see is you."
"At that time, you slept peacefully beside me, looking so adorable."
"My first thought was: You're Sleeping Beauty waiting to be kissed awake."
"At first glance, you captured my heart, and I can never bear to let you go."
"I was afraid that my feelings would come too intensely and too quickly, making you uncomfortable, so I have always been careful to hide them."
“I’m afraid you’ll be terrified and run away if you find out.”
"But Ayu, please believe me, my love for you comes from the bottom of my heart."
Those hopes that arise from darkness and despair.
The light that shone in the darkness because of her companionship.
These were all reasons why he loved her deeply but couldn't express it.
He was afraid that if he told her, she would find out that he had been lying.
He was afraid she would find out that he had been hiding the fact that he had long since regained consciousness.
He was afraid she would find out that he already knew everything about her.
He was afraid she would be angry, and even more afraid that she would leave him because of it.
Love breeds fear, love breeds sorrow; now, his greatest fear is losing her.
Therefore, he had to keep those feelings of joy that had already been born a secret from her.
Xia Yuhuan was speechless upon hearing this.
But the affection in Chi Yanzhou's eyes was so intense that she couldn't doubt it in the slightest.
Xia Yuhuan stared at him blankly, not knowing what to say for a moment.
How to react.
Seeing her staring blankly at him, Chi Yanzhou carefully reached out and placed his hand behind her head before pressing his lips to hers.
The moment their lips touched, Chi Yanzhou froze completely.
That soft and warm touch felt so real that it made Chi Yanzhou's heart tighten.
Seeing that Xia Yuhuan did not refuse, Chi Yanzhou was filled with excitement and could not help but want to deepen the kiss.
However, just as he was about to take action, he heard the voices of Chi Shaokang and Zhang Xianya outside.
But the two of them came back together.
Before Chi Yanzhou could react, Xia Yuhuan pushed him away and jumped off his lap in a panic.
Xia Yuhuan stood to the side, clutching the hem of her clothes with both hands.
Her pretty face flushed red with embarrassment.
Good heavens, what a coincidence!
She and Chi Yanzhou had just started to get a little intimate, and before they could even deepen their relationship, her parents came back.
They didn't see it, did they?
Won't they laugh at them if they see this?
They were at home, yet they were so eager to kiss in the living room without even going to their room. It didn't seem right at all.
Xia Yuhuan was filled with anxiety.
In contrast to her anxiety, Chi Yanzhou was in a very good mood, his eyes shining.
When he turned his head to look at Xia Yuhuan, his eyes were full of love.
This is what Zhang Xianya and Chi Shaokang saw when they came in.
Chi Yanzhou sat leisurely in his wheelchair, in a very good mood, and turned his head to look at Xia Yuhuan.
He looked as if he were looking at the whole world.
Xia Yuhuan stood helplessly to the side, clutching the hem of her clothes, like a child who had done something wrong.
No matter how you look at it, it seems like something's wrong.
Zhang Xianya stepped forward and grabbed Xia Yuhuan: "Xiaohuan, what's wrong? Did Yan Zhou bully you?"
“If he dares to bully you, tell Mom, and Mom will definitely stand up for you.”
Xia Yuhuan quickly shook her head: "No, he didn't bully me."
The blush on her face hadn't faded, making her look like a bright red rose, delicate and dewy.
Zhang Xianya, after all, had been through it all.
Seeing Xia Yuhuan's expression, he realized what was going on.
Xia Yuhuan doesn't look like she's been wronged.
It's more like... she's shy!
So, something must have happened between Yan Zhou and Xiao Huan before they came in!
They suddenly returned, interrupting them and ruining things.
Zhang Xianya and Chi Shaokang exchanged a glance, both seeing the frustration in each other's eyes.
What a coincidence!
If they had come back even a little later, perhaps the relationship between the son and daughter-in-law would have developed differently!
The two sighed in regret, but their expressions remained unchanged.
"Okay, Mom believes in Xiaohuan."
"Just remember, if he dares to bully you, come to us, and we'll definitely help you take care of him."
Xia Yuhuan felt a warmth in her heart upon hearing this and reached out to hug Zhang Xianya.
"I understand, Mom. Thank you, Mom."
Thank you for standing firmly by my side from beginning to end, allowing me to face everything without fear.
If it weren't for you, I wouldn't dare to so freely express my feelings for you, which I've just confirmed.
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