Chapter 297: I Want You 22_1

As they boarded the sightseeing cart to go back, Baili Xia kept her head low in silence.

Occasionally, she would cough lightly, evidently hiding some laughter.

This triumphant demeanour of hers had the man beside her somewhat smitten.

His mind was filled with the urge to pull her into his arms and plant fervent kisses all over her.

But they were in public after all, and even if he wanted to, he had to be mindful of her feelings.

If he were to cross a line here, she would surely end up tearful later.

“If you want to laugh, just laugh.

You don’t have to put up a front around me, do you?”

In the end, he was unable to hold back.

With one hand, he pulled her towards him, embracing her.

With his broad hand placed on her waist, Baili Xia found herself unable to escape once again.

However, this time they were all seated on the sightseeing cart.

Escaping would serve no purpose and she had no choice but to let him hold her.

She lifted her gaze to meet his, her lips pouting, but she stayed silent.

Uncle was a man ridden with faults from head to toe.

Sometimes, he’s so good to her, but most of the time, he’s downright despicable.

She was unsure of whether he was good or bad to her at the moment.

So, she wisely chose to remain quiet.

“What’s the matter?

You don’t want to talk to me?

Are you still holding a grudge?”

Mu Xiaojiu lifted an eyebrow, peering down at her defiant face.

Leng Yu had taken Mu Ziying back to rest, while Xiaoyao and Lingchuan were still playing with those three wolves.

Ye Hua was the one driving the sightseeing car now, leaving only the two of them at the back.

Baili Xia remained silent, a measure of hurt present in her heart.

What had he told her last night?

She would never forget.

She was merely his plaything.

He only desired her body!

Though, considering that he just saved her, maybe her thoughts were a bit petty.

But what woman wouldn’t mind hearing such words?

“Just as I thought, you’re the type to hold grudges, aren’t you?”

Mu XiaoJiu’s large hand suddenly gave her tender waist a squeeze.

“Uncle!” Baili Xia frowned, shoving him forcefully with her hand.

“Stop bullying me.”

“So what if I bully you?

You think you can defy me?”

You…” she bit her lip, glaring at him indignantly.

True, she had no power to defy him.

This place was his domain, inside and out.

But one day, she would escape from him, escape as far away as possible.

She was confident she could become stronger, so she wouldn’t have to endure his bullying.

Wait until her mother was well, until she no longer had any more worries or hesitations, until she had paid back the money she owed him.

Someday, she would slip from his clutches, and she’d see how long he could continue to boast!

“What’s with that look?” He once again twisted her body so that she was facing him.

His long finger traced her face, teasing her nose slightly.

“I’ve said it before.

I’ll be good to you if you behave, otherwise you’re going to suffer.

Why can’t you just behave?”

“I have been behaving.

In what way have I not behaved?”

She held back her urge to roll her eyes, sneering in response.

“Whatever Uncle asks me to do, I do.

Uncle says I’m a plaything, so I obediently act as his plaything.

How am I not behaving?

Tell me.”

For once, Mu Xiaojiu found himself at a loss for rebuttal.

This little girl had actually learned how to back talk.

If she had really been this obedient, he wouldn’t have been frequently driven to frustration by her antics.

“Are you still upset about what Uncle said to you last night?”

His long finger once again touched her nose lightly, gradually sliding down to tease her lips.

Every time he saw her pink, tender lips, he wanted to taste them again.

“No.” Baili Xia turned her face away, she didn’t want to discuss last night’s events with him.

Last night was a nightmare for her.

She never wanted to speak about it again.