Chapter 149

149 He Does Not Know When To Stop

“Angela? Why are you suddenly talking about Angela?”

Zeline ignored him, instead looking the other way.

“I have no special feelings for Angela and only consider her as a sister, really nothing more than that,” Dariel replied in explanation. “Zeline, look at me. I’ve already explained it to you.”

“Argh, I don’t care! It has nothing to do with me at all!” scolded Zeline, dismissing Dariel’s hand again. She did not know why she was feeling this way.

Dariel was silent, he had been trying to calm Zeline down but was always rejected by the girl. He was silent until Zeline’s emotions completely subsided and he could be communicated with properly. And after waiting for some time, Zeline began to show signs of calming down. His breathing was no longer excited, Zeline’s expression was no longer scowling.

Once again, Dariel tried to reassure the girl he had loved for so long.

“Zeline, I’m really sorry for what happened just now. And... I will never tire of waiting until you are completely free from such a contractual relationship.”

The four corners of the elbow appeared on Zeline’s forehead, she had intended to brush off Dariel’s hand that continued to boldly touch her, but as if hypnotized, Zeline could not do what she wanted when Dariel continued his words.

“I will help you whenever you need help. I never lied about wanting to pay off all your family debts, Zeline. Seeing you tormented like this really makes me unable to bear it,” Dariel said with a deep bow, his grip on his hand tightening.

.....

Zeline’s gaze became even sadder, as if Dariel’s feelings were truly conveyed to her. The blonde girl bit her lower lip, holding back the feelings churning inside her chest. “Sorry, I can’t yet,” Zeline refused, this time refusing gently unlike before. “I’ve been thinking about not looking for another man to be my sugar daddy. There’s only Dante left, and I don’t know how to get away from him yet.”

“That guy said he wouldn’t keep you. So why are you still worried about that?” Dariel asked, confused.

“But it’s not that easy, I have to find time until the timing is right,” Zeline replied.

Dariel hugged Zeline’s smaller, more fragile body. Hugged tightly, but there was no intention of hurting. It hurt to see someone he loved have to try so hard to bleed through life. He could not force it because the decision remained with Zeline alone.

Dariel put his mouth close to Zeline’s ear and whispered, “I will wait. It doesn’t matter how long it is, so if there is anything, please call me.”

“You’re a foolish man who can still hope for a girl like me,” Zeline snorted in annoyance but her body movements actually returned Dariel’s hug tightly.

“What kind of girl do you mean? You’re beautiful, brave, unique, not giving up easily, I like your personality,” Dariel praised as he released the hug and tucked a few strands of Zeline’s hair behind his ear.

“Aren’t I fierce and often speak harshly?”

“That’s what I like.”

“You’re crazy,” Zeline snorted as she rolled her eyes lazily. “Never mind, hurry up, I’m tired.”

“Alright, where are we going, Princess?” asked Dariel casually as he started the car to drive away from the place.

“Don’t call me that, damn it!” Zeline shouted in embarrassment. Fortunately, they were only in a car containing the two of them, not in a crowded place where she could definitely hear the curse words coming out of Dariel’s mouth.

“Then where do we go now? You have to treat your wound,” Dariel said, his gaze still focused on the road ahead.

“I’ve treated it first. But I have to cover it with makeup because I have to meet Dante,” Zeline explained. Dariel only nodded, as if he fully understood. “So take me back home.”

“Won’t your two younger siblings get suspicious seeing you in this condition?”

Zeline hissed in annoyance, looking at Dariel sarcastically. “Then what am I supposed to do? It’s wrong, it’s wrong, it’s all wrong!” Zeline shouted in frustration. For some reason, Dariel always made her blood boil.

“To my house?”

“You crazy bastard, looking for an opportunity in a tight spot,” Zeline cursed and punched Dariel’s arm, though not very hard.

Finally, because they had been arguing that there had been no ends Dariel relented, driving Zeline home. Along the way, they did not talk much to each other. Their feelings were raging inside.

Zeline continued to think about word after word that came out of Dariel’s mouth. It would be a lie if she was not touched by Dariel’s efforts to keep approaching her and wanted to make Zeline belong to the man. Dariel did that not once or twice. So many times Dariel had received rejection from her. However, the man has not given up yet.

To be honest, this was the first time Zeline felt loved by someone to that extent. However, her reluctance still dominated. She did not want to dump the family debt on Dariel.

“You... how long have you known Arthur’s sister?” Zeline asked suddenly.

“Huh? Hmm, I think since I was in college with Arthur. I don’t really remember either, just when I came to play at their house,” Dariel replied still trying to remember for sure. “What’s wrong, why have you been asking about Angela?”

“Doesn’t she like you?”

Dariel was silent for a moment, but then he responded, “I told you I only think of her as a sister.”

“But you know if that person likes you.”

Zeline’s words were able to make Dariel silent in a thousand languages. Zeline only smiled sarcastically.

“Are you jealous?”

“H-huh? What am I jealous of! I just wanted to make you realize that there are other women who are approaching you sincerely!” Zeline replied, a little bewildered.

“The situation is the same with you. There’s me who keeps fighting for you.”

This time it was Zeline who was silent for a thousand languages. Dariel was indeed good at turning his words around.

“Did Dante really never treat you harshly?” Dariel asked now changing the topic.

“Until now, he looked cold but is actually very caring and royal. He has a mature way of getting angry, trying to calm himself down until conditions are better and then communicating,” Zeline replied, describing her only sugar daddy.

“I’m like that too,” Dariel snorted with an annoyed expression.

Zeline turned her head and laughed mockingly. “Is this what you call adult anger? You’re scowling like a baby! Remember your age, Dariel. You’re going to be 50 years old soon,” Zeline mocked furiously.

“Don’t be silly, Zeline. I’m still far from half a century old!” Dariel retorted unhappily.

“Yeah, yeah, yeah, whatever you say,” Zeline said indifferently, returning her attention to her cell phone.

“But what if you get caught by Dante’s wife?” asked Dariel now in more detail.

“It’s common. I would have been slapped, grabbed, threatened with death, and so on,” Zeline replied indifferently. Zeline was stunned when her hand was grabbed by Dariel for the umpteenth time. Not to mention the man’s thumb gently stroked the back of her hand.

“If something like that happens, call me.”

Zeline raised one eyebrow and asked, “What are you going to do?”

“Be your husband.”

“...doesn’t help at all. I’m even more determined not to contact you no matter what,” Zeline said curtly as she removed Dariel’s hand from hers.

“No, I’m just kidding! Come on,” Dariel replied frantically, and took Zeline’s hand again. “Something like that will happen spontaneously. I rather hope you break the contract with Dante before something strange happens to you two.”

“Yea, yea, thank you for the reprimand. Haah, are all doctors this fussy? I’m tired of being lectured by you guys,” Zeline snorted.

“Doctors are always nagging their patients because they want them to get better quickly and not be in pain for too long. So don’t think negatively of them,” Dariel said.

“Who thinks negatively? I know that too,” Zeline retorted and got angry again.

Dariel’s car began to park in Zeline’s yard. They had arrived. Dariel turned to the blonde girl with a tired expression.

“I really envy Dante for being treated so sweetly by you. I also want to see that adorable side of Zeline,” Dariel pleaded as he pursed his lips.

Slowly, Zeline’s cheeks blushed red, her eyebrows furrowed in annoyance, not wanting Dariel to know if she was a little misbehaving due to Dariel’s words.

“Haha, that side of me is indeed expensive! It’s not that easy for you to get it!” Zeline exclaimed as she flicked her beautiful hair haughtily.

“Really? If you were to become my wife, would you behave like that to me?” asked Dariel, smiling slightly but making Zeline’s heart skip a beat.

Dariel’s words, expression, and touch that still held her hand, really made Zeline feel strange and it was difficult to control herself.

“Shut up! You’d better leave now!” Zeline exclaimed, releasing Dariel’s hand quite rudely and getting out of the man’s car. Even closed the car door tightly.

“What-hey! Your wound still needs to be treated!” Dariel shouted, quickly getting out of the car, but Zeline had already entered the house. Dariel sighed heavily. It was said to be tiring; indeed, he was physically and mentally tired. However, his feelings for Zeline were hard to get rid of.

Instead, his love blossomed like cherry blossoms in spring. The difference was, the feeling lasted so long that Dariel did not know when to stop.
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