Chapter 10 Hands Held Tighter
"Don't misunderstand. No matter what happens between us privately, we have to keep up appearances in front of outsiders. That's in the agreement."
Xie Nanchen gives a soft hum.
I look down at our tightly clasped hands.
"You can let go now."
He grips even tighter and glances at the classmates nearby getting ready to drive home.
"Didn't you say we have to act like a loving couple in front of others?"
Me: "..."
【Male lead suddenly grew a brain?】
【It's just holding hands—you already have a kid together. Male lead, hurry and wipe that smile off your face!】
【One second storm clouds, the next bathed in spring breeze.】
【He should know by now the child isn't the ex's—look how disgusted she is with him.】
The next second, Xie Nanchen indeed asks, sounding casual,
"You really have no feelings for Gu Yu anymore?"
"Or what?"
His expression eases slightly, but his gaze falls on my stomach.
I laugh. "I never said this child has anything to do with Gu Yu."
Xie Nanchen goes quiet for a long time, choosing his words carefully.
"Then this child is..."
I lower my eyes and gently stroke my belly with tender care.
"Don't worry about that. I just really like the child's father, that's all."
Xie Nanchen: "..."
【Don't worry about it—male lead looks calm on the surface but is already spinning in panic inside.】
【Don't worry about it—male lead has already quietly messaged his assistant to investigate overnight.】
【Don't worry about it—male lead already decided where to bury the father.】
【Don't worry about it—male lead has been studying tutorials on a certain app and bought new props tonight to please the female lead.】
I almost lose my composure.
Xie Nanchen really goes all out.
As if to prove the barrage right, he stays in the walk-in closet all night.
I sit on the bed, full of anticipation at first, almost falling asleep later.
He finally comes out.
Before I can see clearly, he blindfolds me with a silk ribbon.
I vaguely catch the open collar, the defined chest muscles almost spilling out.
But what draws the eye most is the shimmering silver clavicle chain.
Xie Nanchen still has that cold, restrained look.
Yet the half-revealed outfit creates a stark contrast.
He looks completely different like this.
My breathing catches.
"You covered my eyes—how am I supposed to see?"
Xie Nanchen's voice stays steady. "I studied. This kind of thing should be done step by step."
He takes my hand and presses it against a sculpted, heated expanse.
My fingertips wander__SEMI__ each spot I touch makes him tense all over.
When I reach his waist, his breathing grows heavy. He grips my wrist tightly.
"How—"
The word gets swallowed.
A slightly inexperienced kiss lands tentatively.
【Don't let a pregnant woman see this.】
【Fine, I'll scold her later—let me finish watching first.】
【Damn, male lead really hides his true nature. If you'd done this earlier, what chance would the ex have?】
【Where's morality? Where's the bottom line? Where's the video!】
【You two want my WeChat? Send the video privately.】
【Private what—live stream it for me! I'll sell my landlord's house just to buy you fireworks!】
【What are you dreaming about? Black screen at the critical moment—what can anyone even see!】
Good thing they can't see. Otherwise it'd be way too embarrassing!
Xie Nanchen's body temperature climbs higher and higher.
We can't go too far right now.
After I'm satisfied, I push him away.
"Who allowed you to kiss me?"
He pauses for a second, voice hoarse.
"You kissed me too."
Me: "..."
That day in front of Li Ma, I did kiss him once.
"But that was acting for other people. Doesn't count."
He counters, "So you're saying I can kiss you in front of other people?"
Now it's my turn to go silent.
How did Xie Nanchen suddenly learn to be so bad!