Chapter 262 - 198: Does It Look Appetizing?1

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Faye looked at him playfully, slightly drawing a breath: "Be honest, is this how you really are?" "What sort?" "Like... the shameless kind." Faye raised an eyebrow. Hunter extended his long arm, wrapped it around her waist, and pulled her directly to his side. Their eyes were only one centimeter apart. His voice was full of charm: "If I don’t live up to that name, wouldn’t it be a waste of your compliment?" Faye pursed her lips to hold back a laugh: "Are you sure that was a compliment?" "In my opinion, you’re praising me as a man. Haven’t you heard of boyish nature?" Faye rolled her eyes, trying to escape from his embrace, but Hunter didn’t give her a chance and directly pressed her head to hug her. The door suddenly opened, and Auntie Li came out with kitchen waste. Faye was so startled she immediately jumped away from Hunter’s side, blushing as she ran inside. Auntie Li looked down embarrassedly, greeted them, and went out to dispose of the garbage. Hunter couldn’t help but laugh at her reaction; they were legally together, weren’t they? Her current behavior was typical of someone sneaking around. He strode into the living room, where Darnley and Miya were already getting ready to bathe under Uncle Rivers’ guidance. After entering, he looked around the room and asked, "Where’s Faye?" "Second Young Master, Miss went upstairs." Darnley pouted, "My mom went upstairs with a red face; is she sick? I was just about to go check on her." "You guys go wash up and sleep. I’ll go check on her." After saying this, a sly look flashed in Hunter’s eyes. When he entered the bedroom, Faye had already snuggled completely under the blanket. Hunter walked over and sat down by the bed. As his hand was about to touch the blanket, he heard Faye exclaim: "I’m so sleepy, going to sleep now. Goodnight." "You haven’t properly thanked me yet, sleep later." He forcibly pulled down her blanket and leaned over her, looking into her eyes: "What’s there to be shy about? Aren’t I your lawful husband? Just now, Auntie Li accidentally saw us kissing; shouldn’t she be the one embarrassed?" "Oh, please stop, it’s so embarrassing." Faye raised her hand and patted his chest lightly: "How awkward." "Kissing your husband is awkward?" Hunter laughed, rubbing her head: "Why are you so silly?" Faye glared at him: "When did I..." Hunter smiled while stroking her head: "You know your shy look right now makes you quite appetizing?" Faye quickly pulled the blanket over her head: "Hunter, I can’t have a pleasant conversation with you, just go take your bath." Hunter smiled as he stood up and walked towards the bathroom: "Alright, then lie down and wait for me. I’ll be out soon." Faye wrapped the blanket even tighter around herself. She only emerged from under the blanket when she heard the bathroom door open and close. That feeling just now was really embarrassing, wasn’t it? While they were kissing passionately, Auntie Li suddenly appeared in her line of sight. At the time, Auntie Li looked like she couldn’t walk away or return, and that expression was just... Faye shook her head, feeling so embarrassed. However, as she listened to the splashing water from the bathroom, a smile spread across Faye’s lips. The Hunter now no longer seemed like that cold, distant god, unreachable. He was just like an ordinary man, a plain husband accompanying her. He could be lustful, tease her, and even... do very childish things. But so what? A down-to-earth Hunter seemed more human. She felt particularly fortunate because she had encountered such a Hunter and had brought it out of him. She felt a great sense of accomplishment. Ten years ago, she dared not imagine that Hunter could have such a side. At that time, her requirements weren’t high, as long as he would notice her, marry her, that would be enough. As long as he took a step, she could walk the remaining ninety-nine on her own. And the truth was, Hunter was better to her than she had expected. As she was planning to pretend to sleep, her phone rang unexpectedly. Faye picked up her phone to take a look. If it were anyone else, she wouldn’t have answered, but it was Kay calling. She swiped open the phone: "Hello." "Happy birthday, silly girl." "Is this how you congratulate someone on their birthday? Aren’t you getting me a gift?" Kay glanced around: "The conditions are tough right now; honestly can’t buy anything." "Tough conditions? What’s up, did Uncle Forrest cut off your credit card?" After saying this, Faye shook her head; it shouldn’t be. "If that were the case, I could at least complain to you, but it’s not. Besides, I can’t even spend my own money, so why would I care if my dad cuts off my card? Never mind, it’s a long story. Just know I’m out here doing good deeds. Don’t complain about not having a gift. Be grateful I even called you. At least I remember you." Faye pouted: "Is this how you celebrate a birthday, not at all sincere. So since you called, should I get out of bed, kneel, and kowtow three times to thank you?" "Let me tell you, right now I’m sitting here with devout sincerity facing the moon." Hearing Kay’s words, she burst into an unrestrained laugh: "You’re sitting in front of the moon? Not a woman?" "Brother hasn’t been picking up girls lately, I’m entering Buddhism, Dharma name: Abstain from Lust." "Hah, more like ’seize lust,’" Faye rolled her eyes: "Dear little brother, stop fooling people, okay? Growing up with you, if I didn’t know your nature, I might as well die." "Wow... Faye, you’ve become quite suggestive." Faye laughed, and at that moment, Hunter came out of the bathroom. He had a black plaid towel tied around his waist, his body gleaming as if coated with oil in the light. She swallowed and looked away towards the window: "No, I’m not." "Not what? My ears are sharp; just two sentences and I can judge someone’s state of mind. Given your current compromised state, an 80, you’re close to catching up with me." Faye’s smile was radiant, Hunter raised an eyebrow and slowly walked over to block her view by the window. Then, he stared straight at her. Faye bashfully met his gaze. Then, right in front of her, he removed the towel. As she saw him completely, she instinctively let out a sharp scream. "What’s wrong, what’s wrong?" Kay asked anxiously from the other end of the phone. Faye quickly closed her eyes, her face flushed: "Uh... I... ouch, I accidentally bit my tongue." "Geez, my heart is weak; don’t scare me like that, okay?" Faye bit her lip: "Well... Kay, thanks for the birthday wishes. You must bring a gift when you come back, or don’t even bother seeing me. If there’s nothing else, I’m hanging up. I need to take a shower." She raised her hand to hang up the phone, lifted the blanket, and got out of bed to the bathroom. Hunter quickly stepped forward, knocking her back onto the bed. She pushed against his shoulder: "I didn’t take a shower." "Doesn’t matter." Hunter’s ambiguous lips brushed against her ear. Faye only felt a bit itchy, and she shifted her body sideways to avoid him: "I do mind." "Minding can be overlooked. Faye was so worn out by him that her waist was about to give in, she finally called out: "It’s my birthday, is this really how you treat me?" Hunter laughed, lifted her up, and carried her to the bathroom to wash her. After washing, Faye clutched his neck and asked coquettishly: "Will you treat me well for the rest of my life?" Hunter thought for a moment and shook his head: "Not necessarily." Faye’s face immediately fell a little: "Say that again." "It’s certain I’ll treat you well this lifetime, and probably I’ll treat you well next lifetime too." Faye rolled her eyes at him, "Sweet talk." Hunter kissed her forehead: "If there’s really a next life, you’ll see if my words are just sweet talk." "What if I’m a man next life?" Faye raised her eyebrows. "That’s simple, then we’ll form a male-male couple." Faye widened her eyes at him; she genuinely thought he’d say, ’then I’ll be the woman.’ Compared to others, she always seemed smart. But against this old fox, she could never win with her shallow tricks. After the bath, the two went to bed, embracing each other to sleep. Hunter tightly hugged her from behind; recently, they seemed to always sleep this way. Having gotten used to her embrace, he found himself unable to sleep during that night alone at the company. Habits are truly a terrifying thing. At twelve fifty-five, the entire villa area had already fallen into complete silence. Faye’s phone vibrated, its sound especially piercing in the quiet night. She abruptly sat up and silenced the phone, startling Hunter beside her. "Who is it, so late?" Faye rubbed her sleepy eyes in the dark, looking at the glaring screen. After blinking twice, she realized she wasn’t dreaming. Seeing Lucas Warren’s name on the phone, Faye turned to look at the half-asleep Hunter. "It’s Lucas." Hunter immediately opened his eyes and sat up. He turned on the lamp, picked up Faye’s phone, and answered. On the other end came Lucas’ gentle voice: "Faye, I know today is your birthday. Happy birthday." Hunter’s lips curled coldly without speaking. "Faye, do you know why I’m calling now? I know for sure that during the day there are many people around you, and you wouldn’t want to deal with me. That’s why I didn’t contact you during the day. I’ve been waiting until now because I want to be with you during the final moments of your 29th birthday.

Chapter 262 - 198: Does It Look Appetizing?1

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