Julian carried a soaking wet Aurora into the house.
“It’s autumn and you’re still playing with water. Aren’t you afraid of catching a cold again?”
Her hair was completely wet, not to mention her body; in this weather, a small breeze could easily lead to a cold.
“I was in a good mood, so I played for a while,” Aurora said with a slight smile. It was actually quite fun, and it had been many years since she had laughed so heartily.
“You should wait until you’re in better health to play with water. I’ve heard that you shouldn’t touch cold water during your period,” Julian said seriously, with a stern face.
“I know, mom. I’ll be more careful in the future,” Aurora replied with a slight smile.
Feeling cared for was wonderful; whatever you do, there was someone concerned about you.
“As long as you know. Come on, change your clothes first. If you catch a cold, you’ll suffer,” Julian said as he spread a large bath towel on the bed and gently placed Aurora on it.
“Take off your clothes,” Julian instructed.
“Okay,” Aurora obediently began undressing, feeling that under Julian’s pampering, she was gradually losing her ability to take care of herself.
Julian particularly enjoyed doting on her, to the point where he often took over even her walking.
Now, she was no longer the slightly chubby little girl of years past; beneath her dress was a figure that could make any man’s nose bleed.
Julian found it hard to breathe and quickly wrapped her in the large bath towel.
“Julian, with the way you’re taking care of me now, I won’t have to worry at all when the baby comes. I think you could handle it all by yourself,” Aurora said, not having to do anything as Julian carefully dried the water droplets off her body.
“You’re trying to kill me, aren’t you? Both the little one and you are so mischievous. How can I manage?” Julian pretended to be angry.
“Then I’ll help you take care of our child, so you won’t be tired,” Aurora said, wrapping her arms around his waist, her allure amplified by her just wearing underwear.
“You little rascal, if you don’t want me to fight a bloody battle, then behave,” Julian said, struggling to restrain himself as she continued to tease him.
“Rogue,” Aurora laughed.
Julian slipped a thin knitted shirt over her and brought a hairdryer to dry her hair, while Aurora lay on his lap, just like she used to lie on her mother’s lap as a child.
“Julian, mom said she’s busy tonight. I really wanted to have dinner with her,” Aurora said, feeling a bit down after calling Tina only to learn she had other plans.
“There will be plenty of time to have dinner with her in the future, don’t worry.”
“Mm,” Aurora murmured, lying on Julian’s lap and unknowingly falling asleep. Julian turned the hairdryer down to the lowest speed, gazing at the young woman resting on his knees.
Her soft black hair spread out over his legs, and he brushed away the strands covering her cheek to reveal her gentle profile.
Julian’s lips curved up slightly-no matter how often he looked at her face, he would never tire of it.
“Sleep well,” he whispered carefully as he placed her back on the bed and covered her with a blanket, before fetching the medicine kit to change her dressing.
He accidentally applied a bit too much force, causing the person in her dreams to frown slightly, “It hurts…”
He then carefully eased his touch.
This little tyrant…
Even he hadn’t realized how gentle he had become, doing everything quietly to avoid waking the sleeping young woman.
As the evening sun’s lingering light poured into the room, Aurora buried her face in Julian’s hand and fell asleep, until dusk fell.
Aurora woke from her dream, “Julian, what time is it now?”
“It’s almost eight, you’ve woken up, so come down and have dinner,” Julian finally pulled his hand from beneath her head.
“You haven’t changed your position this whole time?” Aurora looked at the person whose fingers never stopped moving. She had been asleep for nearly four hours, and he had stayed beside her in the same position the entire time?
“I guessed you didn’t sleep well last night, so I wanted to let you sleep peacefully without waking you,” Julian replied softly.
“Julian, you are so good to me; I can only repay you with my devotion,” Aurora said as she got up from the bed and hugged him.
“You’ve been mine for a long time, but I haven’t been able to fully enjoy it lately. Once you’re better, you owe me double,” Julian teased, embracing the person who playfully clung to his waist.
“Once I’m better, I’ll give you a surprise,” Aurora thought of the secret weapon she and Alison had bought last time.
When she was well, she could finally reveal her secret weapon. Julian saw the sparkle in her large eyes and wondered what she was planning.
“Alright, I’ll wait for your surprise. Now, let’s go eat,” he said.
“Mhm,” Aurora jumped out of bed, and Julian watched her run off, devoid of the elegance and grace she usually maintained in public.
But this was also good; this was the real her that only he got to see. Julian smiled, picking a sheer garment from the wardrobe to take downstairs, when his phone lit up again. It had been lighting up all afternoon.
He hadn’t wanted to disturb Aurora, so he hadn’t answered. Now, picking up the phone, he saw an unfamiliar number.
“Hello,” he answered with his uniquely cold and magnetic voice.
“Uncle Julian, what are you up to?” came Susan’s voice, which Julian found slightly annoying.
“Is there something you need?”
“Of course, Uncle Julian. This gift of yours is way too much; I really can’t accept it. Please take it back,” Susan said, her tone superficially cheerful.
It was about something online. Julian scoffed coldly, “What, you can’t handle it after just one day?”
“Uncle Julian, we have no old grudges, and we’re practically family. Why be so ruthless?” Susan pleaded.
“Ruthless? What about three years ago when you plotted against little Aurora? Pushing her into the sea, and the beggar you arranged last night? Susan, if you bully my woman, you must pay the price,” Julian said, his voice relaxed but firm.
Susan gritted her teeth in anger; this infuriating man knew everything.
“Did Ivy tell you?”
“If you don’t want people to know, don’t do it. Miss Simmons, your dear sister ended up much worse than you. I’m just making sure you can’t survive in the entertainment industry. Be thankful for that. Goodbye,” Julian was about to hang up.
“Wait! I have a video here that I believe you’ll find very interesting.”
“Sorry, I’m not interested in anything of yours for even a second.”
“But what if this video is about Aurora? You think she’s loyal? You are terribly mistaken. Aurora has been very happy with other men behind your back. Would you like to see the video, see what your woman is like with someone else?”
Susan’s voice was calm, and Julian clenched his fists. Although he trusted Aurora, Susan’s confidence meant this was not without basis.
“Speak, what do you want?”