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Chapter 48 It's not because I don't want to

An Min paused for a moment.

She wasn't questioning Liang Yi's abilities; it was just that Chen Mo's complete downfall made her feel a sense of desolation.

She recalled the once spirited and arrogant Technician Chen, who had now fallen into such a wretched state.

Anmin gently shook her head, shaking off these pointless thoughts.

“Those pieces of evidence… the notes, the fake letters of introduction…”

She looked at Liang Yi, her eyes questioning, "You figured it out yesterday?"

“Ever since Old Man Wang came yesterday, his eyes have looked strange, otherwise I wouldn’t have told you to be more careful.”

Liang Yi's words were concise, but his tone had softened somewhat.

"He left, and someone followed him right away. He can't keep secrets; he sneaked out at night to peek through the window crack and got caught red-handed. As for Chen Mo... he's been too 'well-behaved' lately, which is unusual."

“I had someone investigate the people he had been in contact with recently, and by following the clues, we found the person who helped him forge the letter of introduction.”

He downplayed it, as if these meticulous investigations and swift operations were nothing more than a matter of lifting a finger.

An Min listened, her heart filled with even greater shock.

Liang Yi's keen insight, decisiveness, and overall control far exceeded her expectations.

She had always known he was capable, but only now did she truly realize how meticulously he had woven a protective net for her without her noticing.

Everything he did was to protect himself.

At this moment, the grievances from her past life and the warmth that came from this life made Anmin's eyes redden, and a thin layer of water appeared on them.

"Thank you……"

An Min's voice was choked with emotion, as the feelings of surviving the ordeal and the lingering fear truly surged up at this moment.

She thanked him not only for appearing in time to save her, but also for his insight into everything, which freed her from facing that filth and fear.

Looking at the misty tears in her eyes, Liang Yi felt as if his heart had been squeezed tightly by an invisible hand.

Anmin had never shown such a wronged expression in front of him.

At that moment, she was so fragile that she seemed ready to collapse at any moment.

Without further hesitation, he opened his arms and pulled Anmin into his embrace.

His embrace was firm and warm, carrying a familiar scent, instantly enveloping her completely.

Anmin's body stiffened for a moment, then relaxed completely as if she had found the safest harbor, burying her face in his broad and solid chest.

Through his military uniform shirt, she could clearly hear his steady and powerful heartbeat.

One stroke after another, miraculously soothed all her fear and grievances.

She reached out and wrapped her arms tightly around his waist.

"never mind."

Liang Yi's deep voice sounded above her head, carrying a reassuring magnetism.

He tightened his grip, his chin gently resting on the top of her head.

"It's all in the past, I'm here for you."

Three simple words are worth more than a thousand.

Anmin nodded vigorously in his arms, absorbing the reassuring aura emanating from him, and the fear she had just felt was completely dispelled.

All that remained was the exhaustion of surviving a disaster and an indescribable sense of relief.

Liang Yi held her in his arms, his gaze passing over her head and landing again in the direction where Chen Mo and the others had disappeared, his eyes sharp as a hawk.

"From now on, wherever you go, you must tell me. I'll go with you, or send someone to follow you. This time you were lucky, and they were also stupid. Next time..."

"no more chance."

Anmin interrupted him, her voice soft but firm.

She gripped Liang Yi's hand tightly, drawing strength from his palm.

"I know I was careless this time, and I shouldn't have taken chances."

She looked up at Liang Yi's resolute profile in the moonlight and whispered something.

Liang Yi sensed her subtle emotional fluctuations, but didn't say anything more, only holding her hand even tighter.

"Let's go home." His voice rang out above An Min's head, bringing a sense of reassurance.

After returning to the family compound.

Just as Liang Yi was about to turn on the light, An Min grabbed his hand, and the slight coolness from her fingertips made him pause.

In the darkness, sight is temporarily deprived, but other senses become exceptionally sharp.

He could clearly feel the warm, slightly trembling soft touch gently pressed against his cheek.

It was a fleeting kiss, tentative and filled with excitement.

Even Anmin herself hadn't fully realized that it was a feeling that had just sprouted from the ground.

It was as if a shy flower bud, after experiencing the fear of wind and frost, suddenly sensed the scent of safety and couldn't help but timidly open one petal.

Her movements were awkward yet pure, devoid of any skill, driven only by an instinctive impulse from the depths of her heart.

Anmin's heart pounded like a drum in the silent room, and her blood rushed to her cheeks, burning hot.

This kiss was something she had never initiated before, yet it was a signal that her defenses were quietly crumbling.

In that instant, Liang Yi's breath suddenly stopped.

It was as if something had struck his hardest armor with pinpoint accuracy, piercing through and exploding like a firework in his heart.

The warm, soft touch sent a jolt through my body like an electric current, bringing a strong, tingling sensation.

His muscles tensed instantly in the darkness.

The person he had been longing for was now taking the initiative to approach him, expressing their dependence in such an intimate way.

This realization made his blood boil, and his heart pounded powerfully in his chest, almost bursting out of his chest.

However, this immense satisfaction and ecstasy lasted only for a fleeting moment.

Almost instinctively, the moment An Min's lips left his cheek, Liang Yi abruptly took half a step back.

His movements were swift and agile, as if he were escaping some deadly temptation.

In the darkness, he couldn't see An Min's expression.

But you could clearly feel her body freeze instantly when he stepped back.

And her breathing suddenly became disordered.

The air seemed to freeze, leaving only the intense heartbeats of the two people colliding and echoing in the small space.

“Anmin…”

Liang Yi's voice was deep and hoarse, each word carrying a burning heat: "Don't do this."

He took a deep breath, trying to suppress the raging fire in his chest.

The flame ignited because of her intimacy, and burned within him because of the words he was about to speak.

"not now."

He added with difficulty, his tone filled with restrained pain and an almost cruel clarity.

"It's not because I don't..."

He paused, the word "want" burning on his tongue, but he swallowed it back.

"Anmin, look at me."

Liang Yi's voice carried an undeniable power. Even in the darkness, An Min could feel his gaze piercing through the darkness and locking onto her.

An Min didn't move or make a sound, but Liang Yi could sense her silent resistance and hurt.

"You've just experienced a fright, and your emotions are very volatile."

Liang Yi's voice was extremely slow, filled with unprecedented patience.

"Are you approaching me now out of gratitude? Seeking comfort? Or... a momentary impulse?"

He leaned forward slightly, and even from a distance, his powerful presence and sense of oppression were clearly conveyed to Anmin.

“Anmin, this is not what I want.”

"What I want is your complete, clear, and willing acceptance. Not an impulse born of gratitude, nor a dependence born of fear."

(End of this chapter)