Supreme Heir Son-in-law

Chapter 112: Chapter 112: Traditional Chinese Medicine

"Why did you say such false things at the dinner table to slander me?" After a tasteless meal, once the tableware was cleared, Lin Mengyao stopped Lin Mengxi.

"You yourself said they’re just false statements, right? I also just heard it from others, that’s why I mentioned it. Why are you getting angry? Aren’t you supposed to be the ice queen, unruffled no matter what happens?" Lin Mengxi crossed her arms and looked at Lin Mengyao, a mocking smile curving her lips.

"Don’t block my way, I want to go back to my room to rest."

Xu Ke stood beside Lin Mengyao, and when Lin Mengxi bumped into them, he pulled Lin Mengyao into his arms. Lin Mengxi snorted coldly when she missed the target, her gaze clashing with Xu Ke’s, sparks flying in the air between them.

"Xu Ke, I don’t know why, but I have a bad feeling." Lin Mengyao clutched Xu Ke’s hand tightly, her heart beating rapidly in her chest. This feeling of panic and distraction hadn’t occurred in a long time.

"Don’t overthink it, I’m here with you. If you really don’t feel at ease staying here, I’ll take you to our own home." Xu Ke placed a hand on Lin Mengyao’s hair, massaging her scalp gently, trying to relax her tense nerves.

"We both had drinks, so how can we drive back? And it’s late, we can’t find a taxi. Let’s just sleep here for the night." Even though Lin Mengyao said this, her furrowed eyebrows didn’t relax, nor did she let go of Xu Ke’s sleeve.

hand on her shoulder, leading her to the room

forgot about her anxiety for a moment, her face

to a villa, they still shared a room but maintained the old habit from the Lin Family—one sleeping on the bed,

had grown compared to three years ago, and decided not to push her, saying, "You take the bed, I’ll

isn’t good for your health. You... just sleep with me." As Lin Mengyao spoke the last few words, she nearly twisted her neck, keeping her head lowered and speaking so softly that if Xu Ke’s hearing

as if they were about to bleed, and a flush spreading over her neck. As if lured by something, Xu Ke’s head dipped lower and lower

yet she didn’t feel any pain, just covering the

could you kiss me without my permission? I only meant for you to sleep on the bed, not to kiss me." Although Lin Mengyao pointed at Xu Ke and spoke, her voice was so soft it carried no

was my mistake. I shouldn’t have kissed you without your permission." Xu Ke approached Lin Mengyao, taking

Ke’s embrace, their breaths intermingling, and the air around them becoming increasingly warm. Gazing intently into Lin Mengyao’s eyes, Xu Ke lowered his voice, asking

of Xu Ke’s words wafted over Lin Mengyao’s face, intoxicating her senses. Like a cat under

tightened his embrace, nestling her into his arms, and gently laid a cherished kiss upon the lips he had long yearned for. The cool yet soft sensation made Xu Ke involuntarily close his eyes.

his reluctance, Xu Ke

hot," Lin Mengyao said, panting slightly, her eyes glistening as she gazed at him. Her hands moved