CHAPTER 64: CHAPTER 64: WERE YOU JUST ACTING CUTE? (NEW)

Talia’s face turned red instantly. She averted her eyes and argued, "W-What are you saying? I wouldn’t say that..."

Adrian Jennings’ lips curved slightly, "Really?"

"Of course, I-I wouldn’t say that in front of so many people..." Talia’s voice grew quieter.

Damn.

Suddenly, she seemed to recall something.

Last night, she seemed... perhaps... might have actually said those words?

"I just said nonsense!"

The morning light streamed in through the glass window, illuminating the girl’s flushed face.

Talia bit her lip, appearing embarrassed, "You know I was drunk and talking nonsense, you’re not seriously going to argue with someone who’s drunk, right?"

As a matter of fact, her words lacked confidence. The girl murmured softly, "When I’m drunk, I can’t completely control or recognize my actions. In our law, it’s called ’limitation of behavior capacity’..."

Adrian laughed softly, his shoulders shaking slightly.

"Oh, are you giving me a legal lesson?"

In reality, a drunk person isn’t legally called ’limitation of behavior capacity.’ Talia was just making excuses.

Knowing she was in the wrong, Talia "hmphed" and struggled in Adrian’s embrace, trying to flee.

Adrian’s hands were still around her waist, "Want to run? Forget how you flirted with me last night? Flirt and then run?"

He had a faint scent of shower gel, Talia recognized it as her habitual choice.

Adrian kissed her actively, his distinct fingers weaving through Talia’s hair. Their kiss was urgent and overwhelming, like a summer storm, or the whistling nordic wind in winter, aggressive and unavoidable.

"Talia, is it okay?"

The faint morning light gradually brightened, and even the air became scorching hot.

Talia knew what was about to happen next. She was trembling with nervousness, yet full of anticipation.

She loved Adrian, yearning to develop things further with him, longing for close contact.

The birds outside chirped melodiously and clearly, everything was so beautiful.

It was a romantic morning.

Just as things reached the final step, the phone rang suddenly.

In the quiet space, it was particularly jarring.

Adrian’s eyes flickered with discontent, wanting to ignore the phone and continue, yet Talia was startled by the ringing, blushing as she freed herself from his embrace and ran a few steps away.

The girl stammered, "The... the... your phone is ringing."

Adrian’s gaze was deep, his voice slightly husky, tinted with desire, "Why run so fast? I won’t eat you."

"Y-You should answer the phone first..."

Adrian picked up his phone, the allure in his eyes vanished, his gaze returning to its usual clarity and calmness.

The caller ID read Selina Hughes.

Why call at such an early hour when she could sleep in? Adrian suddenly found his sister a bit annoying, which made his tone impatient as he answered, "What’s up?"

Selina excitedly said, "Brother, the weather station says there will be a meteor shower tomorrow night. Want to watch together? The best view is from the top of Mount Volantis. Let’s go hiking tomorrow!"

Holding his phone, Adrian listened to the call, his eyes falling on Talia standing nearby, a few traces of tenderness appearing in his gaze.

Meteor shower?

A girl like Talia would probably love to see a meteor shower, right? She’s been working hard these days, and tomorrow is the weekend, perfect for taking her out to relax.

Adrian replied in a flat voice, "Okay."

This tiny episode made the earlier amorous atmosphere disappear without a trace.

Talia’s wildly beating heart calmed down, the flush on her face faded. She coughed tactically twice, feigning calmness as she said, "Um, I’m a bit hungry. How about we order some breakfast?"

Adrian’s eyes smiled, "Didn’t you say you wanted to see if there’s anything wrong with me in that aspect?"

Talia shook her head vigorously, quickly pleading, "I was wrong, I really was. Adrian, I was talking nonsense, there’s definitely nothing wrong with you!"

Adrian’s voice was slightly husky, enticing, "How do you know without trying?"

The girl bit her lip, lowered her head, looking at her feet, appearing like she was admitting her mistake nicely, "Anyway, I know I’m wrong..."

Adrian chuckled.

His Talia had thin skin, fine then, he’d stop teasing her.

Adrian no longer made things difficult for the girl, honestly ordering breakfast.

After breakfast, Adrian talked to Talia about going to Mount Volantis to watch the meteor shower tomorrow.

Just as he thought, Talia’s eyes lit up the moment she heard about the meteor shower, enthusiastically saying, "I’ve never seen a meteor shower! I’m going! Of course, I’m going! I also want to invite Yvonne and Winter."

Adrian agreed with a smile.

Who knows, he was only thinking about spending time in a world of two.

But there was no choice; Talia loved being surrounded by a crowd and excitement. When thinking about the meteor shower, the first people that came to her mind were her two best friends.

Recalling the unpleasant experience between Selina and Talia last time at the barn, Adrian felt it necessary to inform Talia that Selina would be going too.

After all, Selina was his sister, and when Talia marries into the family, she’d be her sister too. They couldn’t stop interacting because of a little mishap last time.

"Talia, my sister will be joining us for the hike tomorrow, do you mind?"

Talia hesitated, "Is it Selina Hughes?"

Adrian nodded lightly, "Yes."

Recalling the incident at the barn last time, Talia lowered her eyes, her excitement suddenly dipped, "Oh, it’s okay, I don’t mind."

Adrian patted Talia’s head, "Good."

He knew his Talia wasn’t the petty type.

Throughout the morning, the two stayed on the sofa.

Talia was responsible for using her phone to research strategies online, Adrian was responsible for being disruptive, sometimes wanting kisses, sometimes wanting hugs, sometimes blowing warm air on the back of Talia’s ear to intentionally tease her.

Talia turned her head, pretended to be angry, "Adrian, can you behave a bit?"

Adrian lowered his head, his warm lips lingering at Talia’s collarbone, moving back and forth.

"Stop it." Talia leaned back, simultaneously extending a hand to press against Adrian’s chest, "I’m researching strategies, if I delay tomorrow’s meteor shower, I won’t talk to you."

Adrian’s shoulders trembled lightly, and he chuckled softly, "Oh, is it that serious?"

"It’s a rare meteor shower, of course, I want to watch it."

Adrian removed Talia’s hand that was pressing against his chest, leaning in again to kiss her fair neck, his warm breath sprayed at her neck hollow, tickling.

Talia shrank back a little, laughing as she used her hand to push his face, her hand was caught by Adrian, the man’s lips kissed Talia’s palm, "These kinds of things like research and buying can be left to my assistant, it’s finally the weekend, spend time with me."

The man’s tone wasn’t as cold and indifferent as usual, speaking gently with a touch of soft and coquettish tone.

Talia looked at him curiously as if she discovered a new continent, "Did you just act spoiled?"

Adrian didn’t respond, leaning in to continue kissing her.

A dense storm of kisses fell on Talia’s neck, causing tingling sensations.