Doted by Many: I became the Top-Tier Celebrity!-Chapter 481 - 480: Fourth Master’s Romance 6

Tiana Thorne’s voice was shaky and stuttering, filled with tremors.

She despised herself like this, but couldn’t control her fear.

Whenever she closed her eyes, all she could see was her beautiful face being shattered by lightning...

This was a fear she could never face.

Instinctively, she tightened her arms around his neck. Gradually, a hint of safety rose within her, yet it couldn’t calm her chaotic thoughts.

Aiden Shaw frowned, his breath heavy.

He had been accustomed to being alone for many years, avoiding physical contact with anyone, instinctively repelling her touch. His voice was indifferent: "Tiana Thorne, get down."

This time, he called her by her full name.

Tiana shook her head vehemently, saying anxiously, "No! I’m not getting down!"

Rumble—

Another thunderclap sounded, scaring her into closing her eyes tightly, wishing she had the power to shut her ears too.

But even with her eyes closed, the white flash of lightning made her extremely fearful again. She could only hold onto him tightly to find a sense of security.

This was also when she slowly came to understand.

Why she clung to him so tightly during every thunderstorm.

Because, subconsciously, she believed that in her previous life, when she was undergoing tribulation, the heavens were determined to strike her dead with lightning.

Indeed she died, but her soul reincarnated, so every thunderstorm made her think the heavens had discovered her attempts to survive and were determined to obliterate her soul.

If she were struck dead again, it would be better, but if her face were ruined again and her soul witnessed it, that would be a terror she could never erase.

She always felt that hugging someone during a thunderstorm might give her a fifty percent chance to survive.

There was also the possibility that both would die...

As she thought this, her small body trembled slightly, biting her lip, trying hard to control this fear, but helplessly, she could only hold him tightly, seeking that faint sense of safety.

Aiden felt breathless from her tight grip, his expression cold, but his voice carried a slight warmth: "It’s just thunder, don’t be afraid."

"This is the most terrifying thing in the world..."

Aiden frowned again, silent, unable to understand why a normal person would fear thunder.

Perhaps it was because she was afraid, that she appeared fragile, yearning for her benefactor’s embrace and recalling everything before she became immortal.

She involuntarily whispered, "Benefactor..."

Aiden frowned deeply this time and directly threw her onto the bed.

"Ugh—"

At the same time, another thunderclap sounded.

Tiana, feeling extremely insecure, looked pale as she gazed at him. Her usual alluring elf-like demeanor was gone, her eyes reddened with a misty haze, looking pitiful.

He took a deep breath, silent for a few seconds, then lifted the quilt.

Under her watchful eyes, he lay down, extending his long arm to pull her into his embrace, catching her by surprise.

His frame was tall and powerful, his chest strong, almost enclosing her entire small body.

Inhaling deeply, besides the musty scent of splashing rainwater, there was his unique, pleasant fragrance, freshly bathed, clearer than usual, making her momentarily stunned.

Tiana: "..."

She was shocked, unable to find words to describe her feelings at this moment.

One hand circled her shoulders, while the other turned her body to face him, entirely sheltered in his embrace, his large palm steady on her back.

He was usually so aloof and indifferent, yet she could hear his heartbeat, its rhythm unwavering and calm, as if only a protective pulse held in that instant, even his breath was cold and restrained.

Such a man, embracing her in such an intimate way...

Before, there had been one or two unintentional light embraces, but never deliberate; this time...

However, truly this way, when the lightning strikes, it definitely wouldn’t hit her.

Although, scientifically speaking, hugging him closely even if struck would mean both would surely perish.

But, deep down there was a comforting feeling; she seemed not to be afraid at all.

Slowly, she spoke: "Aiden Shaw, thank you."

At this moment, she sensed his body stiffen slightly, but only for an instant, nothing more.

Once no longer afraid, she gradually realized that stormy weather was perfect for sleeping, soon drifting into dreams.

...

The next morning.

Tiana slowly woke up, stretching as she opened her eyes.

She glanced at the pillow beside her, feeling she had forgotten something but unable to recall. However, she slept really well last night, not dreaming at all.

Deciding not to trouble herself with what she couldn’t remember.

After washing up and going downstairs, she discovered breakfast was ready and enjoyed a delicious meal, sitting on the sofa and browsing through Elsa’s Weibo posts.

Just then, she heard footsteps and slowly looked up; it was Jesse Rivers, just returning from outside.

She lazily grinned: "Jesse, do you have time to take me back to the set?"

Feeling completely refreshed now, her muscles relaxed, she just wanted to get back to filming.

Jesse nodded: "Sure."

Then, he started the car representing Aiden Shaw.

Tiana: "...Jesse, have you learned the word ’low-key’?"

She’s about to endorse Elsa, and didn’t want any more rumors with Aiden.

Subsequently, Jesse drove a very discreet car to take her back to the set.

Thirty minutes later, the car arrived at the set.

Tiana unbuckled the seatbelt, looked over at him, her smile radiant like a blazing sun, curling her lips, her voice slightly husky: "Haven’t seen Aiden all morning, could you pass a message for me when you return?"

Jesse felt a chill on his scalp; he had seen Aiden enter her room and never come out since.

Desperately pleading: "Tiana, please don’t call me that, Aiden might kill me. What should I say...?"

Tiana raised an eyebrow; since he called her that, he was considered one of them, bypassing him to say: "Next time during treatment, it’ll involve needles, Aiden needs to brace himself."

Needle Aiden?

The image was slightly terrifying...

After Tiana got out of the car, she saw May Sloane running towards her. Casual and nonchalant, she asked: "What’s with the sound of water gushing?"

"Filming a scene in the rain, Tiana, you..." she said, approaching and sniffing, discovered something new and exclaimed: "Whoa! Why does your body smell like a man?"

Tiana: "...A rain scene?"

Suddenly, she recalled last night.