My Scheming Little Devil-Chapter 1016: You Love Me
"How could you be scratched by a cat? Since you’re injured, you should go to the hospital. Why didn’t you call me?" His voice softened as he looked at her pale complexion.
"I can take care of the things I’m capable of doing myself; there’s no need to bother you," Ye Lu responded indifferently.
Third Young Master Jun’s chest tightened. He didn’t like the way she looked so indifferent, as if she were distancing herself from his world. His fingers gently stroked her face, his voice firm.
"To me, nothing concerning you is a bother."
"It’s not now, but it might be in the future," she said mockingly. Yiren was so confident, she must have relied on something very certain to dare to be so brazen.
She thought that perhaps when that day came, he would find her a bother.
Suddenly, he scooped her up into his arms, dominantly pressing her against his chest to listen to his strong heartbeat.
"Ye Lu, the words I’ve said to you, I will surely keep!" he declared pompously, without a hint of hesitancy.
Ye Lu remained silent.
Third Young Master Jun felt a pang in his heart, knowing she wouldn’t easily trust him.
But he would prove everything with his actions.
He loved her, and for her, he was willing to go against all his own desires.
Third Young Master Jun put her back under the covers, tucked her in, and was about to leave.
"Take this and destroy it," Ye Lu suddenly said, bringing something out from under the covers.
Third Young Master Jun’s eyes widened in shock at the sight of the ornament she was holding, his somber gaze suddenly lit up with an impassioned fire, both shocked and overjoyed, a smile impossible to suppress.
His eyes were crescent-moon shaped, his lips curved into a wide grin, laughing heartily.
Taking the object from her, he looked at Ye Lu with excited, elated eyes full of pride.
"You brought it back, I really didn’t expect you would steal this for me."
He had gambled whether she would reveal his secret to Ling Yan when she met him.
He deliberately left her alone, creating an opportunity for her.
Not only did she not spill his secrets, but she also stole the ornament from Ling Xiu’s possession.
Didn’t this show that despite her outward anger and hatred, deep down she still cared about him, worried that he would be compromised by Ling Yan and his brother?
"You are wrong, I didn’t steal this for you. Qingchi and I are close, you framed this as hers, and if Ling Xiu found out, he would definitely misunderstand and think Qingchi is in league with you. Their relationship would be completely ruined, and Ling Xiu would detest Qingchi," Ye Lu said bluntly.
Third Young Master Jun’s expression soured: "Is that your real reason?"
"Yes."
"You..." Third Young Master Jun’s eyes were frosty as he suddenly pounced onto the bed, his face almost touching hers. He snorted after a long moment, extremely smug, "Keep being stubborn with such a far-fetched excuse. Do you think I’ll believe it? I know you did it for me. If you really had the intention to expose me, you could have done it by now. Even when you were the angriest, you didn’t reveal any insider information to Ling Yan. You’re worried about me, concerned that they’ll find out, afraid that I might die."
His gaze softened, filled with tender affection.
"Ye Lu, why won’t you just admit that you have me in your heart, that you love me?" he said in a deep, resigned tone.
Ye Lu looked away.
Is love enough? There are so many people who love each other but can’t be together.
Yes, she truly didn’t want him to die. She truly loved him, but still couldn’t accept the fact that he killed Old Ling.
"I’ll wait for you, for the day you open your heart. Just don’t make me wait too long!" He kissed her forehead gently, his heart filled with tenderness.
As long as he was sure she had feelings for him, then he feared nothing.
