Flash Marriage: The Billionaire Addicted to Her-Chapter 540

When they returned to Shanyu Pavilion, the housekeeper had already left for the day, and the dining area was tidy. Some ingredients had been left warming in the kitchen oven. Evidently, she was worried Xiao Linye wouldn’t eat much later that night, so she had specifically set some food aside for him.

While Ye Yuning showered, Xiao Linye called the housekeeper, asking her to come over early the next day to brew Ye Yuning’s medicine.

After finishing her bath, Ye Yuning came out to see Xiao Linye moving the medicine to the kitchen. The sight of that medicine made Ye Yuning’s brow twitch.

Knowing Xiao Linye’s stubborn streak, he’ll probably insist on watching me drink that medicine tomorrow morning, won’t he? This thought made her head throb even more!

Xiao Linye turned and saw Ye Yuning drying her hair. For some reason, he sensed her body suddenly stiffen. It was as if, whatever she did, she lacked her usual nimbleness.

The truth was, Ye Yuning was exhausted. She had been fraught with worry at the studio all day, and coupled with her pregnancy, she was constantly drowsy. Now, as she listlessly dried her hair, all she wanted was to sleep.

Seeing her sluggish movements, Xiao Linye approached, took the towel from her hands, and gently guided her to sit on the sofa. "Let me help you."

His magnetic voice was full of warmth. Ye Yuning obediently sat down, letting Xiao Linye fuss over her.

Perhaps it was the accumulated stress of the past few days, combined with the fatigue of her pregnancy. As a result, Ye Yuning drifted off to sleep while Xiao Linye was blow-drying her hair.

Later, it was Xiao Linye who carried her back to the bedroom. Ye Yuning didn’t realize it at all.

The moment Xiao Linye slipped into bed, she turned and unconsciously snuggled into his arms.

The man lowered his head, looking at the woman nestled in his arms like a kitten, and his heart melted at that moment...

In the middle of the night, Xiao Linye suddenly woke up.

The woman in his arms seemed to be having a nightmare, continuously mumbling, "I didn’t mean to deceive you... It wasn’t intentional... Husband, I didn’t want to lie to you..."

Xiao Linye frowned. Her forehead was beaded with sweat; she was clearly having a nightmare.

Xiao Linye instinctively moved to wake her, but just then, he heard her murmur, "I really didn’t mean to deceive you..."

Xiao Linye remained silent, his mind racing.

Deceiving me? What could she have deceived me about that she’s even having nightmares over it?

At that moment, Ye Yuning was experiencing what they call ’thoughts by day, dreams by night’; she dreamt that her deception of Xiao Linye had been exposed! Xiao Linye was angrily questioning her, even telling her to get out, that he never wanted to see her again! She kept trying to explain, but Xiao Linye wouldn’t listen. He even called her shameless for being his nephew’s fiancée yet still marrying him.

In the dream, she saw a side of Xiao Linye she had never witnessed before. Her heart ached with extreme pain and panic!

"No, I’m not! I really didn’t! I didn’t...!"

No... I didn’t... I didn’t intentionally deceive you!

Although these were merely words spoken in a dream, they carried an enormous amount of information.

Xiao Linye had initially wanted to wake her, but the hand he extended ended up gently caressing her cool cheek.

He whispered, "Alright, I know. Sleep well now."

It was unclear whether Ye Yuning heard him, but regardless, Xiao Linye’s soothing words were remarkably effective. Her nightmare was completely dispelled, and she quieted down.

Watching her sleep soundly, Xiao Linye’s brow remained tightly furrowed.

She didn’t mean to deceive me... So, what exactly did she deceive me about?

「...」

Last night, Xiao Linye had been disturbed and slept late. He usually woke up early, but this morning, he had the rare experience of waking up with Ye Yuning.

When Ye Yuning opened her eyes and saw he was still there, she was somewhat surprised.

"You didn’t go for your morning run? Or have you already come back from it?"

Xiao Linye had a habit of going for a morning run, and the man was incredibly self-disciplined. Recently, almost every time Ye Yuning woke up, Xiao Linye was already up and about. Although she considered herself reasonably diligent, compared to Xiao Linye, she seemed utterly lazy.

Xiao Linye gently ruffled her soft hair and pressed a light kiss to her forehead. "You really put me through it last night, so I didn’t sleep well."

"Ah? No, you, I..." Ye Yuning’s face instantly turned crimson.

When had I put him through anything last night?

He, on the other hand, had wanted to stir things up, but seeing she really wasn’t feeling well, he had ultimately let her be.

Seeing her flustered expression, Xiao Linye chuckled softly, pinched her nose, and said indulgently, "You were having a nightmare last night. What were you wildly imagining?"

Ye Yuning was left flustered and speechless. Her already crimson face deepened in color upon hearing Xiao Linye’s words, and her breathing grew heavier.

Just who was it that was wildly imagining things? It was clearly his words that were prone to causing misunderstandings.

"HUMPH!" Ye Yuning pouted.

This man! He always teased her with his words, and she never had a comeback. She simply lacked experience in matters of the heart!

Xiao Linye watched her adorable, frustrated display, his laughter growing heartier.

Ye Yuning exclaimed, flustered, "Hey! Can you please stop laughing?"

Honestly, always teasing me like this! She wondered if those who believed all the rumors about him could ever imagine he had such a playfully wicked side.