Chapter 344 Entering the Inner Chamber
Mia initially thought she was in danger, until she heard the man's familiar muffled groan.
"Jiang Yan?"
Jiang Yan had no time to talk to her, instead leaving one warm, ambiguous kiss mark after another behind her ear.
Big Hand also began to stir things up with Mia.
Mia was wearing silk pajamas, and the straps slipped off with the slightest touch.
"Jiang Yan, who gave you permission to come into my room? You..."
Jiang Yan reached out and covered Mia's lips.
"Shh, you shouldn't be thinking about these things right now, baby, listen to me."
Soon, Mia was once again lost in the superficial and ambiguous atmosphere.
This night was undoubtedly difficult and long for Mia.
Although she didn't do it with Jiang Yan outside like last time, this was still at her home, with family members around.
When Jiang Yan set her on fire, Mia didn't dare to make a sound and could only bite her lip tightly.
This experience is undoubtedly both thrilling and taboo-ridden.
The arsonist, Jiang Yan, seemed unconcerned and even appeared to be enjoying it.
Old rogue, yes, it's the old rogue.
Mia moved slightly, as if waking Jiang Yan from his sleep, and he would immediately reach out and pull her back.
It's a bit chilly in Z City this time of year; even with the air conditioning on, Mia feels a bit cold.
But now that there was such a warm person pressed against her back, Mia suddenly felt warm inside, and thought it was nice to have someone to rely on.
In the darkness, Mia smiled and closed her eyes.
As Jiang Yan listened to her breathing gradually become even, he also closed his eyes peacefully.
When Mia woke up in the early morning, she found that Jiang Yan had already woken up sometime earlier and was silently looking at his phone while leaning against the headboard next to her.
"You're awake, baby." Jiang Yan kissed her forehead after seeing her move. "Good morning."
As Mia gradually regained consciousness, she looked at Jiang Yan's upper body, noticing the scratch marks on his chest muscles, and memories of last night flooded back into her mind.
That's so embarrassing.
Mia buried her face in her blanket.
"We've slept together so many times, why are you still so shy?" Jiang Yan's teasing voice rang out, making Mia even more embarrassed.
"It's all your fault, you started it first."
Jiang Yan said, "But I can tell you're enjoying it too, aren't you?"
Mia suddenly threw off the blanket: "If I don't enjoy it, do you expect me to force myself on you? I'm someone who knows how to take care of my own feelings. Rather than suffer at your hands, I'd rather have something good."
"Yes, you did eat well."
Jiang Yan's words were pointed, and Mia's face turned bright red. She buried herself in the blanket again.
The little girl was really easily embarrassed. Jiang Yan smiled, put down his phone, propped his head up with one hand, turned to look at her, and pulled the blanket off Mia's face.
The little girl lay quietly and obediently on the bed, her cheeks still rosy, staring at her with her big, doe-like eyes full of watery mist. This was exactly the kind of girl Jiang Yan liked best.
She is delicate and pitiful, making one want to hold her in their arms and cherish her dearly.
If the occasion hadn't been so inappropriate, Jiang Yan was certain he would have immediately pinned Mia down and done whatever he wanted with her.
However, at this moment, what is even stronger than physical desire is the burning longing within.
Jiang Yan longs to see such a beautiful view every morning.
"Ya Ya, I don't want to be just a bed partner with you anymore. I want to be your boyfriend, the one who belongs exclusively to you in the spouse column of your household registration."
Mia was shocked by Jiang Yan's sudden and straightforward confession.
"Why did you suddenly think that way? Is it just because we slept together?"
Jiang Yan smiled and looked at her gently.
"It's not sudden, I've been thinking this way for a while now. Can't you really tell how I feel about you?"
Jiang Yan guided her by asking questions.
Mia blinked rapidly.
She wasn't completely oblivious. It wasn't that a big shot like Jiang Yan was willing to protect her and indulge her in all sorts of childish antics; it couldn't possibly be just out of affection for a bed partner. Besides, what need is there for affection between bed partners? As long as physical needs are met, that's enough.
The reason is easy to guess.
Mia was feeling uneasy. Even if she could deduce Jiang Yan's feelings for her, she couldn't be sure.
Perhaps, she was just overthinking things.
“I, I can’t see it, and these things aren’t important,” Mia told Jiang Yan, as if telling herself, “You’re just having hallucinations because you’ve slept with me so many times. Don’t take them seriously.”
Jiang Yan was speechless at Mia's words, and he laughed helplessly.
"It's not an illusion, Yaya. My feelings for you are real. You don't need to doubt it anymore. Trust me."
"If you are willing to believe in me, I will promise you a bright future."
Mia was moved by the earnestness in Jiang Yan's eyes, but at that moment, a familiar memory appeared in her mind.
When Su Rong confessed his feelings to her, he said the same touching words.
Su Rong had once promised her a lifetime together, but that lifetime was replaced by cruel and heartless betrayal.
A man's promises may just be empty words, but anyone who takes them seriously could face utter ruin.
Mia admitted that she was scared and had lost the courage to believe in love.
Mia pulled her hand back from Jiang Yan's.
"Alright, before my parents and sister wake up, you should go back to your room. I'll pretend I didn't hear what you said today, and you don't need to say anything more."
Mia retreated back into the blankets, protecting herself like a snail shrinking into its shell.
As Jiang Yan watched Mia's retreating figure, a pang of pain gradually rose in his heart.
He simply couldn't understand why the girl was so determined to refuse.
She clearly relies on him both physically and emotionally, yet she refuses to come to his side.
Finding out where the problem lies and how to help her resolve any potential emotional issues have become Jiang Yan's most pressing concerns.
Jiang Yan wanted to reach out and touch her, but in the end he couldn't bear to disrupt Mia's current mental balance, so he just hugged her gently from behind and then quietly left her room.
Mia got out of bed again, looked at the empty bed beside her, and reached out to touch the lingering warmth of the blankets, feeling a mix of emotions.
All she can tell herself now is that giving up on Jiang Yan was the right decision.
Being near him brought her happiness, but it also brought her unspeakable pain.
Mia murmured to herself, "I understand your feelings, but I don't want you to bear my pain. If you were still here the day I emerge from this darkness, I would go and hold your hand, but now..."
I can't convince myself to enter into another relationship yet.
Mia herself knew that because of Su Rong's betrayal, she was now very fearful about relationships.
It was still early, so Mia didn't plan to get up and fell asleep again.
Mia had only been in a deep sleep for about half an hour when she heard what sounded like someone knocking on her bedroom door, in a soft, sweet voice.
"Auntie, Auntie, are you awake? It's me! I've come to play with you."
After Mia realized what was happening, she quickly got up and went to open the door. When she looked down, she saw an adorable, childlike face with delicate features looking up at her.
"Little auntie, you're so shameful! The sun's already high in the sky when you get up!"
Mia immediately crouched down to look at his five-year-old nephew.
"Little Tangyuan is laughing at me again. Why are you here so early today?"
Little Tangyuan is Mia's sister Miko's son. Mia loves her little nephew the most; he's so soft and cute that she can't help but kiss him every time she sees him.
So Mia instinctively picked up the little dumpling and hugged it to her chest.
"Does Little Tangyuan miss her aunt?"
Little Tangyuan stretched out her short, chubby little arms and hugged Mia's neck.
"I miss my aunt so much! She hasn't been home in so long. Can you take me out to play today?"
Mia agreed without hesitation: "Of course, where does Little Tangyuan want to go?"
"Um... I'd like to go to the zoo to see the giant pandas, is that okay?"
"Of course you can. Did Little Tangyuan have breakfast?"
"Not yet," Little Tangyuan replied.
Mia patted his cute face: "Then let's go have breakfast first, and then Auntie will take you to the zoo to see the giant pandas, okay?"
"Okay, okay!" Little Tangyuan was very happy, and then asked, "Will Uncle go too? I saw Uncle this morning, he's so handsome!"
Uncle-in-law?
Jiang Yan?
When did he become Little Tangyuan's uncle?
When Mia pressed her for details, Xiao Tangyuan said, "My mom told me, and my grandparents also said that he is my uncle-in-law."
"Auntie, are you getting married and having a baby soon? Will I have a younger brother or sister soon?"
Little Tangyuan's outrageous remarks shocked Mia.
"Who told you all this, Little Tangyuan? How can such a young child like you know everything? Could it be your uncle-in-law, no, the uncle who lives at home who told you?"
“I didn’t say that, honey, you’re wrong about me.”
Jiang Yan walked over from the guest room at some point and stood behind Xiao Tangyuan.
Upon seeing Jiang Yan, Xiao Tangyuan felt an inexplicable sense of closeness and immediately let go of Mia's arms, opening her arms for Jiang Yan to hug her.
"Uncle-in-law!"
Jiang Yan, who became a new uncle this morning, was in a great mood. He picked up Xiao Tangyuan with one hand and had time to play with her with the other.
"Be careful not to drop the little glutinous rice ball."
Mia was a little alarmed by the way Jiang Yan held her, but in fact, Jiang Yan held Xiao Tangyuan as easily as if he were holding a piece of paper, and there was no way he would drop Xiao Tangyuan.
Jiang Yan said innocently, "Little Tangyuan is so light and easy to hold, baby. Both of us can pick you up with one hand. I've been holding you for so long and I haven't dropped you."
Mia's eyes widened instantly, and her ears turned red in a flash.
She knew exactly what Jiang Yan was saying.
He was indeed quite strong; he could hold her with one arm while using the other to do all sorts of things to her, and yet every time, she would be exhausted by him.
Jiang Yan deliberately leaned closer to look at Mia's face, making her face even hotter.
"What nonsense are you spouting in front of a child in broad daylight? Little Tangyuan is very smart, don't talk nonsense."
Jiang Yan deliberately teased Xiao Tangyuan: "Auntie is shy, Xiao Tangyuan, is there something you want to say?"
Little Tangyuan felt safe and secure sitting in Jiang Yan's arms. She covered her mouth with her little hand and laughed, "Auntie, you're so shy. Auntie must really like Uncle."
Why did Little Tangyuan say that?
"My aunt is always like this when she's around someone she likes. My mom told me that my aunt is easily shy, but only with people she likes. She won't care about people she doesn't like."
"Little glutinous rice ball! Are you a little strainer?!"
Mia's face flushed even redder, and when she looked up, she saw Jiang Yan smiling. Mia was simply amused by this smiling man.
Jiang Yan said in a serious tone, "I think Xiao Tangyuan is right. If even a child can see it, then it must be true. Uncle also likes Aunt very much."
Mia was at her wit's end.
"You guys go downstairs and eat, I'll go change my clothes and then come down."
Mia fled as quickly as she entered her room and closed the door.
Jiang Yan savored Mia's expression for a moment, then, satisfied, carried Xiao Tangyuan downstairs.
Mia leaned against the door in the room, and it took her a long time to convince herself to calm down before she finally did.
Mia, don't waver easily! Stick to your beliefs and don't let that man fool you!
Yes! We must hold firm to our bottom line.
After breakfast, Mia agreed to go to the zoo with Xiaotangyuan and then took her car keys to get in the car.
Little Tangyuan came bouncing over: "Auntie! Are you driving? Why isn't Uncle driving?"
Mia answered decisively, "He's not going. Your aunt will take you, and of course, your aunt will drive."
"Who said that? My uncle just promised me, how could he not go?"
Little Tangyuan really thought Jiang Yan had abandoned him, so she went over and grabbed Jiang Yan's hand: "Uncle, why did you change your mind and not take Little Tangyuan with you? Don't you like Little Tangyuan?"
Jiang Yan deliberately said, "Of course I like you, but what should I do if your aunt doesn't want to take me with her?"
After successfully shifting the blame onto Mia, Little Tangyuan bounced over to look at Mia again.
"Auntie, please let Uncle come along. I want to go to the zoo with both of you, just like Mom and Dad took me, okay?"
Little Tangyuan pleaded pitifully, and Mia was so charmed by him that she almost lost her bearings.
At this moment, Mi's mother came over and said, "Ya Ya, why don't you go with Xiao Jiang? It'll be easier for two people to take care of the child. I've decided for you. You two will go out together. Your father, your sister, and I have to go to your brother-in-law's company to discuss some things later, so we won't have time to look after you. Hurry up and go."
"I……"
"What do you mean 'what do you mean'? Hurry up and take Xiao Tangyuan out to play with Jiang Yan." Mi Ke didn't care about anything else. After snatching the car keys from her hand, she pushed Mia out the door.
Before leaving, Mi Ke told Jiang Yan, "Remember to take good care of my sister and Xiao Tangyuan. Good luck."
"What good luck?" Mia asked, puzzled.
Miko did not intend to respond to Mia's question.
"Okay, that's not important. You guys go take Little Tangyuan out to play now. Bye-bye."
Miko personally pushed the three of them out the door, then went back into the villa without looking back.
Little Tangyuan and the two adults looked at each other, then timidly asked, "Auntie, Uncle, can we leave now?"
Mia was helpless. Although she didn't want to go out with Jiang Yan for such a parent-child activity, Xiao Tangyuan was her dearest nephew, and she usually wouldn't refuse his requests. She'd just treat Jiang Yan as a driver and bodyguard on the side.
Jiang Yan refused the driver's offer and drove the two children, one big and one small, himself.
On the way, Xiao Tangyuan was very curious and kept sticking her head out from the back seat to ask Jiang Yan, who was driving, many questions.
Questions like, "Uncle, how did you get so handsome? I want to be like you too," "Uncle, can you teach me to drive? I want to drive too," and "Uncle, can you fly a plane? I want to fly a plane too."
Mia couldn't stand it anymore, so she went to stop Xiao Tangyuan.
"Your uncle is driving, don't disturb him, it could be dangerous, understand?"
Upon hearing that Mia had naturally confirmed his status as his uncle-in-law, Jiang Yan's lips curled into a slight smile.
"Yes, little Tangyuan, we should listen to your aunt, okay? Don't make her angry."
Little Tangyuan nodded as if she understood.
"That's what my dad told me too: listen to your mom at home and don't make her angry, because when your mom is happy, our family will be happy too."
"Uncle, do you and Aunt think this way at home too?"
Jiang Yan nodded approvingly: "Yes, that's how it is between your aunt and me."
"What nonsense are you talking about? Don't say these things to children." Mia was somewhat embarrassed in the back seat.
But Jiang Yan didn't think so.
"It's only a matter of time. It will be the same when we have children."
Jiang Yan's unintentional remark seemed to freeze Mia in place.
She subconsciously looked down at her lower abdomen, wondering if a life was beginning to grow there as well.
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