Chapter 9: He Doesn't Have a Younger Brother!

Light rain was pattering outside the window. Inside the room, it was pitch - black, except for the glow and sound coming from a huge TV screen.

I suddenly opened my eyes, with tears still on my cheeks.

My back was sweaty, and I looked around in panic. I wasn't in the alley but was lying safely in Xie Yan's arms.

His eyes were slightly closed, leaning against the sofa. Sensing my movement, he opened his eyes in an instant, still sleepy - eyed. He subconsciously pulled the blanket on the sofa over and said, "What's wrong?"

I looked at him, but in my mind was the scene of being in the alley.

I was clearly held captive by the man who called Xie Yan just now. How did I get back home?

My mind felt a bit muddled. I turned my head, and a movie was playing on the TV. It was赫然 about vampires, presumably the one Xie Yan mentioned before.

The current scene was where the female lead was almost sucked dry of blood.

Xie Yan wiped the sweat from my forehead. I subconsciously dodged, and then heard him sounding a bit frustrated, "Did you have a nightmare?"

Could everything that happened just now be a nightmare?

I concentrated on thinking but felt dazed. Such a dramatic scene really seemed like a dream. Otherwise, by rights I should have been dismembered by now.

"Probably," I said softly, thinking that even if it was real, I couldn't alert him.

If I had gone out, there should be surveillance cameras along the way, right? And there was also that message on his phone.

I had to find an opportunity to verify.

Thinking of this, I nestled back into his arms, but I was rather absent - minded.

Xie Yan didn't show any abnormal behavior. Instead, he got up and went to the kitchen. When he came back, he was holding a cup of warm milk in his hand, smiling innocently. "Have a cup of warm milk. You'll feel better."

Suddenly, I asked, "Do you have a younger brother?"

I regretted it as soon as I said it. Why did I ask that? If it wasn't a dream, wasn't I showing that I didn't trust him?

But Xie Yan's expression didn't change. After handing me the milk, he said, "Didn't your friend tell you?"

His face showed a moment of pain, as if I had touched a sore spot.

I didn't dare to ask further immediately. It seemed I could only wait to ask Xu Xin about the situation later.

"Why did you suddenly ask this?" Xie Yan suddenly asked me back.

I was caught off - guard, frozen in place, not knowing how to answer. I carefully took the milk, then scratched my head awkwardly and forced a laugh. "Well, I might need to take you to a family dinner or something soon. I just asked casually so that I can answer if the elders ask."

Although it was just an excuse, what I said was indeed true. After meeting my parents a few days ago, my relatives also learned about our marriage.

After all, the inheritance was left by my grandfather. Although we got married to fulfill his wish, we still had to give an explanation to the family.

After all, it was a major event in my life.

Xie Yan nodded thoughtfully. "I see. When is it approximately? I can get prepared."

This... caught me off - guard again.

"You don't need to prepare much. Just meet them when the time comes."

After I finished speaking, I immediately drank the milk in my hand. Looking at Xie Yan's face, I still felt a bit scared. I quickly got up and said, "I'm going back to my room to sleep."

"Aren't you going to watch the TV? You said you wanted to watch this after dinner. There's still a little left." He asked patiently.

Was that so?

I searched my mind but found only blankness. I couldn't recall the scene of saying I wanted to watch this drama at all.

I kept walking, waving my hand at him. "No, I'm too sleepy."

I don't know why, but when I turned my back to him, I always felt like there were cold eyes staring at my back. I quickly walked back to my room and threw myself onto the bed.

To my surprise, Xie Yan followed closely behind and put his arm around my waist.

My waist is the most sensitive part. The moment his hand touched me, my body felt like it was electrocuted, itchy and uncomfortable.

I moved away immediately. His tone was a bit disappointed. "Don't you want me to hold you?"

He sounded so pitiful, just like a little puppy, and my heart softened at once.

"I... I'm not used to it just after getting married."

Xie Yan was a gentleman after all. As soon as I said this, he withdrew his hand and just lay quietly beside me, saying softly, "It's okay. I understand. Take your time."

I nodded, then quickly pulled the quilt over my head. It was pitch - black and a bit stuffy under the quilt.

After a while, I stuck my head out again.

Xie Yan chuckled, with a hint of doting. I immediately turned around and fell asleep like this.

This night seemed unusually long.

When I woke up again, it was already bright outside. Xie Yan, who was lying beside me, was nowhere to be seen. Just as I was wondering, I smelled the aroma of food.

I put on some clothes casually and walked out. The dining table was already filled with breakfast. Xie Yan walked out of the kitchen with a bright smile, looking like a house - husband. "You woke up just in time. I just finished cooking. There's still time. Have breakfast before going to work!"

He was so considerate.

Maybe it was really a dream before! He treated me so well. How could he be a psychopathic killer? Besides, he hadn't hurt me...

I immediately smiled, and the grudge in my heart lessened a bit.

After breakfast, Xie Yan said he would drive me to work. His tattoo parlor was still under renovation with a seal on the door, and he had plenty of time, so I didn't refuse. I got into his 200,000 - yuan car and headed to work.

Everything was like a sweet newly - married couple.

When I got out of the car, he gently kissed my forehead, tenderly and with pity, which made me daydream. I couldn't stop thinking about this scene all morning.

But after work, I couldn't help but call Xu Xin and ask her to meet.

On one hand, I was enjoying his kindness, but on the other hand, I was still worried. I had to figure it out. We made an appointment at a newly - opened coffee shop. At the appointed time, Xu Xin arrived as promised. With her big wavy hair and bright red lips, she attracted a lot of attention as soon as she entered the coffee shop.

"Mianmian, why did you suddenly want to invite me for coffee?" she asked straightforwardly as she sat down in front of me.

I didn't beat around the bush. "It's actually about Xie Yan. Although we're married, I still feel like I don't know him well."

I didn't tell her my doubts. On one hand, I was worried about misunderstanding Xie Yan, and on the other hand, I didn't want to worry my good friend.

I asked tentatively, "Have you heard that Xie Yan has a younger brother?"

Xu Xin fell into thought upon hearing this. Then she affirmed, "I remember he's an orphan. He doesn't have a younger brother!"