Deliberate Actions "I''ll tell you next time." There was a mischievous tone in his voice that made even this familiar aspect of him seem somewhat endearing. My mind involuntarily wandered for a moment.


    Seeing that I was still staring at him, he raised an eyebrow. "Are you jealous?" My face flushed, and I tried to conceal my embarrassment. "Of course not." He poured a ss of juice and gently ced it in front of me, his gaze fixed on my face. "Hold on a second." Then he lifted my chin and lightly wiped the corner of my mouth with his


    index finger. The gesture was an  extremely intimate one.


    Feeling awkward, I flinched slightly.


    Harmony''s gaze remained fixed on our  table. I was sure our actions would be pletely visible to her.


    "What''s there to be afraid of?" He furrowed his brow slightly and asked in a calm tone.


    "Didn''t you see the things online today?" I intentionally asked him. I was certain there was some deliberate intention behind his earlier actions.


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    "So what?" he replied, deliberately skewering a piece of lobster and dipping it in sauce before bringing it to my mouth.


    Ina nervous whisper, I said, "I can do


    it myself. You don''t have to do this." "I like doing it." He insisted and fed me another bite, raising an eyebrow. "1 enjoy feeding you. My little girl, I like spoiling you." His words made it hard for me to breathe. I wasn''t a little girl, and it felt exaggerated for him to call me "my little girl".


    I''had to open my mouth to ept the food, while feeling my face burning up.


    But refusing it would spoil the mood.


    As I chewed the food he had fed me, | helplessly remarked, "You''re just giving those groundless rumors more material," "Let them be busy," he said


    nonchntly, His words made me chuckle involuntarily. I imagined this must be quite eye-catching for Harmony. But I couldn''t control this situation at all.


    When we left the restaurant, Harmony was still there.


    As we walked out, I mentioned, "Two days ago at the supermarket, I ran into a fan who mistook me for Harmony.


    She wanted to get my autograph." "There''s nothing topare. You guys are not even alike." He pulled me closer by the waist, bringing me to his side. "There’s only one of you in this world." I''smiled contentedly. Who wouldn''t enjoy hearing such sweet words? I


    casually replied, "Then I won''t ever get lost."  His arm around my waist tightened for amoment as he held me closer. "In this vast sea of people, I will always find you."  Our eyes met, and I was deeply moved.


    He leaned in and kissed my lips with  passion. Though it was brief, my heart  raced fiercely.


    In a soft voice by my ear, he said, "Let''s go home."  When we arrived at the vi, I was truly tired. It had been a day of non- stop activity. After he had taken a shower, he was on the phone with Ava while waiting for me toe out from the shower. When I emerged, they were |


    still chattering away.


    He pulled me into his arms and said to  Ava on the phone, "Mommy''s  here."  Immediately, a squeal came from the  other end of the line. "Mommy, I''m so  happy." @  "Why is that?" I asked with a smile.


    "Uncle As said he''sing to Celestis Ind to take me home. I''ve been missing you and Uncle As so much!" she chirped in an innocent voice.


    "Have you had enough fun yet?" I inquired.


    "Not yet, but Mommy and Uncle As are not here. I want to stay with Uncle As. When hees back to Celestis


    Ind next time, I''lle back too.


    Oh, by the way, Mommy, Uncle As said Jenny cane with us and stay at our house. Is that true?" Her tone was enthusiastic and without a hint of sadness.


    "Of course. She will stay with you from now on." I nced at As, and he nuzzled my face. Then, he bit my earlobe, causing me to jerk my neck and burst intoughter.


    Ava immediately inquired, "Mommy, why are youughing?" Blushing, I yfully hit As and said, "I''m just happy that you''reing back, that''s all." "Then tell Uncle As toe quickly." shemanded, her voice sounding like that of amanding general,


    As took the phone from my hand and softly promised, "Okay, I wille. You make sure to have fun, and | I''ll take care of the rest." "Bye bye, Uncle As. Make sure youe quickly." Her tender voice drifted off as she ran away.


    As tossed the phone aside and pressed me down onto the couch like an impatient leopard. Swift and agile, he kissed me passionately and intently, leaving me with no chance to resist.


    Just as we were about to lose ourselves in the moment, the doorbell that was ringing relentlessly interrupted us.