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“Remember your promise.” Shaun returned to his bed nonchalantly.
Upon getting his approval, Cate quickly laid out the blanket on the floor next to his bed.
The man stayed attentive for a brief moment but soon drifted into sleep.
However, sometime later, the woman’s crying woke him up.
“Open the door… Please… It’s cold… So dark… I’m scared.”
He straightened up from the bed. The moonlight that poured through the window illuminated the silhouette on the ground. The woman who had curled up into a ball was covering her ears firmly. Her entire body was trembling in fear.
“Cate, wake up. It’s just a nightmare.” Shaun stepped out of the bed to peel her hands away.
However, she was completely absorbed in the terrible dream. Her terrified face was as pale as a sheet.
Left with no other alternative, he pulled her into his chest and gently patted her back.
“It’s alright. You’re safe now…”
The man’s voice had a calming effect that slowly relaxed the tension in her body.
Her small face was pushed against his chest. Her shiny dark hair was draped loosely over her shoulders with some strands plastered along the edge of her pitiful yet beautiful face. She also exuded a faint soothing fragrance.
This was not the smell of perfume. Instead, it was the scent of her shampoo.
He never realized how nice her shampoo smelled until this moment.
The fragrance slowly enveloped him until he closed his eyes eventually.
He thought of letting her go once she calmed down completely. However, it was already the next morning when he opened his.
eyes again.
The two of them were sharing the same pillow. Her left arm and left leg were draped over his body. There was a lingering smile on the corners of her lips. It appeared she had a good night’s sleep.
Shaun did not feel uncomfortable either. He even felt for a quick second that they were like a newly-wed couple.
He thought absent-mindedly for a few seconds before carefully lifting the blanket to get to his feet.
Unexpectedly, the view beneath the blanket took him by surprise.
Almost all of the buttons on this stupid woman’s pajamas were undone.
At this moment, Cate also slowly opened her eyes.
Their eyes met, and her pupils dilated gradually.
She screamed in shock the second she realized she was lying in his arms. She scrambled to her feet and kept a distance from the man. “Why… Why are you sleeping next to me?”
The man scoffed in disbelief.
“You wrapped yourself around me crying while you had nightmares last night. I was being kind and comforted you…” “You… Comforted me?” She found this hard to believe.
His face fell. “What are you trying to say? Cate, come clean right now. Was last night a deliberate act? You really went all out to get my attention, huh?”
“I don’t know what you’re talking about. I slept pretty well.” She vaguely recalled having nightmares in the beginning, but she felt at peace when a gentle voice had whispered softly into her ears.
Hang on, did that gentle voice belong to Shaun?
She looked at him blankly, but he was reaching his limit. His eyes darkened as he rose to his feet. “Before you continue speaking, take a look at the state of your pajamas.”
Confused, she lowered her gaze. A look of shock and embarrassment flashed across her face. Her hands flew to cover her chest immediately.
The man smirked. “Good acting. I’m sure you secretly undid those buttons to seduce me.” “I’m innocent.” She felt like crying at this point. “Brother, the buttons opened themselves. It’s not my fault I have big breasts.”
He did not know what else to say.
“That’s enough. You can attack me but not all women.”
“So what if I am?” Shaun replied, looking at Cate with disdain.
“You…” Agitated, she dashed forward to wrap her arms around his neck.
He was genuinely shocked by her unexpected and sudden action.
Was this woman trying to force a kiss on him? The image of her supple lips popped into his mind. He hesitated for a couple of seconds before he felt a pang of pain on his cheeks.
She had just bitten him.
He pushed her away forcefully while his hand flew to cover the spot bitten by her.
Was she a dog? It freaking hurt.
“Cate, how dare you? Don’t think I’m not going to punish you for this.”
The man’s eyes were like flames of fire. Cate quivered after realizing how ridiculous she acted earlier.
“Um… 1 can explain this. It’s because I… I love you too much,” she said in an exaggerated voice, “Have you not seen it in the movies before? Lead actresses always bite the man they love so much. I was just trying to leave an imprint on you.”
Shaun took a few steps forward, his teeth clenched in anger. “Do you take me as a fool?”
“Well, you can bite me back.” Cate braced herself and inched her face closer to the man. “Bite as hard as you love me. The deeper the love, the stronger the force.”
He had not felt like swearing at this moment than at any point in his life.
Did she really think he would let her off the hook?
He sandwiched her head between his palms and bit her hard on the cheek.
The woman’s soft cheek was bouncy and supple like jelly. He did not want to move his lips away.
“Ouch!” She yelled in pain.
Finally, after seeing the teeth prints on her chubby cheeks, he let go of his grip.
“Remember this punishment.”
Cate pretended to be shy despite the pain. “No, this is the proof of your love.”
“Dream on.”
Shaun laughed sarcastically before walking into the bathroom, slamming the door shut behind him.
The reflection on the mirror showed evident teeth prints on his own cheek. He felt like rushing through the door to shred that woman into pieces.
Damn it.
He could wear a mask, but he had to be at court today.
No attorney showed up at the court wearing masks.
Annoyed, he only had a few bites of breakfast before leaving home.
She sighed internally upon seeing the leftovers.
Oh no, she had infuriated the devil again. Why was he so angry anyway? The teeth prints on her cheek were more prominent than his!
Melbourne Court.
9 a.m.
Ding. The elevator door opened. Shaun walked out of it wearing a mask. Hadley trailed behind him closely.
Mr. Smith, the plaintiff, hurried forward to greet them. “Attorney Lyons, this is the last day of trial. The current situation is not looking favorable to me. Will I lose—”
“I’ve never lost.” Shaun’s tone was distant and impatient. “Don’t keep repeating the same question. Get yourself a new layer if you don’t trust me.”
Mr. Smith had no words to reply to that man’s indifference. He was the country’s best attorney, after all.
“Now, now, have faith in Attorney Lyons. No one other than him can bring victory to your side.”
Chase comforted the plaintiff with a cup of hot coffee.
“Why are you here?” A look of surprise took over Shaun’s face.
“Come on, I have a case in Courtroom 2 today. Can you pay more attention to me?” Chase grumbled, “By the way, why are you wearing a mask? Are you ill?”
Shaun declined to comment.
“Eh, it’s good that you’re being considerate and wearing a mask to prevent spreading the virus. Shaun, you’ve become more thoughtful since moving to Melbourne,” Chase complimented.
Ten minutes later, the trial was about to start. Chase almost spat out the coffee in his mouth when Shaun removed his mask and revealed the teeth prints on his cheek.
“What on…” “I got bitten by a dog.” Shaun’s cold voice reeked of intimidation. He walked into the courtroom with big strides.
Chase burst out in laughter. Did Shaun think he could fool him? That man had evidently been bitten by a woman.
It was not every day he got to see Shaun feeling embarrassed. He must take a photo of that in secret to share it with the group chat.
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