"What about you?"
If something really did happen to Jefferson, would Adrienne be worried? Would she be sad?
Jefferson suddenly came close to Adrienne and asked that question in her ear.
"Of course, I... I'll be worried. After all, you're my legal husband. If something happens to you, I'll have to carry a bad reputation." She was not only concerned but also afraid. She was afraid that Jefferson would leave her like her parents, forever gone.
"Is that the only reason?" Jefferson asked, refusing to give up.
Under his persistent questioning, Adrienne nodded and gave in, "I'm afraid."
Jefferson's eyes lit up instantly. "What are you afraid of?"
"Although you bully me every day and make me so angry that I can't wait to have you disappear from my sight, I don't know why I'm scared when I think that I may never see you again." Adrienne looked at him and added slowly, "I'm afraid that I can't see you again, and I'm afraid that no one will bully me again. I'm afraid that when I have a nightmare, no one will pull me out of it again."
What was this little idiot talking about? Jefferson thought.
She said a lot. In summary, she was afraid of losing him.
Was Adrienne using this kind of method to confess her feelings to Jefferson?
If it were true, then he would accept it wholeheartedly!
Overwhelmed with excitement, Jefferson grabbed Adrienne's shoulder and beamed. "Little idiot, you like me. Did you just confess your love to me?"
"You're hurting me, be gentle!" Adrienne struggled but she did not manage to break free, so she gave up. "I like you? How... how is that possible!"
"Then, what do you mean by afraid of losing me?" Adrienne's denial was like a kick in Jefferson's guts; it almost drove him crazy.
He thought that Adrienne had suddenly come to her senses. Who knew that it was just another way for her to anger him?
Adrienne didn't seem to notice the gloomy look on Jefferson's face as she continued, "We grew up with Freddy and the others, and we have known each other for more than 20 years. No matter who gets hurt among us, the others will be troubled and scared."
Jefferson raised his eyebrows and interrogated, "Is that all?"
Adrienne retorted in confusion, "If not, what other reasons will there be?"
Looking at the silly look on her face, Jefferson knew that it was his own wishful thinking again.
"F*ck!"Jefferson put the cup on the table heavily, and then got up and left.
Adrienne was startled.
He was fine moments ago. Why did he curse again?
After a few steps, Jefferson suddenly turned back and glared at Adrienne. "Little idiot, I have told you long ago that if I want to bully you, it will be for a lifetime. Don't think that I will let you go."
He was so angry that he did not forget to use his method to make her feel at ease.
Adrienne was speechless.
She didn't understand. Was she a masochist or was there something wrong with her?
When she heard Jefferson said that he would bully her for a lifetime, she inadvertently felt happy.
He took a deep breath and tried again, but he still failed to control his anger. He roared, "Idiot!"
Adrienne was startled.
Suddenly, Jefferson turned over and pulled her into his arms to kiss her. He kissed her hair, her forehead, her nose, her face, and finally her lips. When their lips touched, he suddenly stopped.
He looked at Adrienne's face, which was flushed and burning hot. He asked with bloodshot eyes, "Little Specky, if you find out that someone has lied to you, what will you do?"
"What?" Adrienne was still confused. By the time she reacted, it had already been a few seconds. "Did you lie to me?"
Jefferson was stunned. "I..."
Adrienne saw his darting eyes and understood that he must have hidden something from her. "Are you hurt? Is there something wrong?"
Jefferson said that he lied to her. Her first thought was not that he had done her wrong, but whether he was injured or not.
This one was enough to make Jefferson feel that it was worth it. It was enough for him to spend the rest of his life protecting her.
He laughed. "I've already stripped myself naked for you to see. Can you see any injuries?"
"Don't try to fool me!" Adrienne lifted the quilt and was relieved after confirming that Jefferson was not injured.
Seeing her nervous look, Jefferson was ecstatic as if he had finally succeeded in pursuing her. He laughed and teased, "Little Specky, you're taking advantage of me in the name of checking if I'm hurt, right?"
Adrienne glared at him and answered, "Jefferson, I don't care if someone else lied to me, but you absolutely can't do that!"
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