I married my best friend's dad in a whirlwind romance, only to find out he'd secretly love

He raised his hand and naturally took hers in his; his palm was warm, and his touch was gentle yet firm.

Qiao An'an let him lead her into the house, sat down on the sofa, and dared not look him in the eye. Her voice was filled with shame and helplessness.

"Uncle Lu, I was wrong last night, I shouldn't have..."

She hurriedly began to apologize.

Lu Yanzhi held her hand in his, playing with her fingertips, looking at her with calm and doting eyes, his tone even and serious, "I don't need to apologize."

Qiao An'an asked instinctively, "Then what do you need?"

"Just be my girlfriend." Lu Yanzhi's tone was firm and serious, leaving no room for argument.

Qiao An'an's lips twitched, looking troubled. "Uncle Lu, you are Yao Yao's adoptive father. We are not suitable for each other. We..."

"First, I'm ten years older than you," Lu Yanzhi interrupted her directly, his gaze fixed on her. "Second, Zhiyao and I are adoptive father and daughter. She's an adult now and can start her own business."

The man spoke calmly, and what he said was true.

But Qiao An'an couldn't accept it.

It wasn't just the age difference; the gap in their social status, plus the fact that she was her best friend's adoptive father, was already suffocating her.

"Yaoyao has always treated you like a father, and she considers me her best friend. If she knew, she would hate me... she..."

The more she spoke, the more flustered she became. Qiao An'an's voice choked with sobs, filled with grievance and inner turmoil. "I've already wronged her."

She didn't want to hurt Lu Zhiyao, and she didn't want to lose this friend.

Looking at her conflicted and aggrieved expression, Lu Yanzhi's domineering aura softened, replaced by a restrained gentleness.

He leaned forward, his tall figure carrying a unique pine-like aura, transforming the original sense of oppression into gentleness.

"Are you afraid she'll find out, but not afraid of making me sad?" The man's voice was low, carrying a hint of barely perceptible grievance. He gently stroked the corner of her eye with his fingertips, tenderly wiping away her tears. "You were the one who took the initiative last night."

His gaze was so focused that Qiao An'an felt completely at a loss. She felt as if the man's deep eyes were trying to suck her in, and her whole body trembled.

Qiao An'an looked away in a panic, her cheeks burning. "I was drunk last night, I wasn't sober..."

"I am conscious." Lu Yanzhi pinched her chin, making her look into his eyes. His dark eyes were gentle yet assertive, and his tone was affectionate and earnest.

"From the first time you came to the villa, you smiled at Zhiyao, as innocent and pure as a blank sheet of paper. I have always been clear-headed."

He had been holding back for a long time.

From the first time he saw her leave, he couldn't help but care; he had fallen for her back then.

However, due to his identity, age, and adopted daughter, he always restrained himself, suppressed his feelings, and hid his attraction very well.

Until last night, her initiative made him unable to restrain himself any longer.

"I..." Qiao An'an felt flustered under his gaze, her breathing quickened, and her lips trembled. "You can push me away..."

"I can't push you away." Lu Yanzhi moved closer to her, his nose lightly brushing against hers, his breath hot, his voice ambiguous and deep, "After seeing how you were last night, my reason has failed me."

His gentle honesty and the sincerity in his dark eyes instantly broke Qiao An'an's defenses.

She never imagined that Lu Yanzhi, the aloof, noble, ruthless, and domineering CEO, would say such tender and affectionate words to her, his eyes filled with restraint, loss of control, and a unique doting affection.

This damned tenderness was like an electric current, electrifying her and leaving her without the strength to refuse.

"I can give you time." Lu Yanzhi didn't pressure her. A tenderness flashed in his eyes, and his tone was doting yet possessive. "But you can't avoid me, you can't move out, and you can't get close to other men."

Listen to the man's tone, which is both assertive and gentle.

She's completely confused right now and has no idea what to do.

Lu Yanzhi looked at her, a smile in his eyes, "If you don't agree, I can't guarantee that Lu Zhiyao won't find out about what happened last night."

Qiao An'an lowered her head and pondered for a moment, "What if it doesn't work out in the end?"

Lu Yanzhi stared intently at her. "Three months. If you still don't like me, I won't force you. I can also keep it from Lu Zhiyao for now."

He knew what Qiao An'an was worried about.

He admitted that he used some underhanded tactics, but if he didn't push him, he wouldn't have had the chance.

When Qiao An'an heard his words, she realized that it was clearly a threat.

But she seemed to have no chance to refuse.

But once the time is up, if she says she doesn't like it, then Lu Yanzhi will have no reason to pester her anymore.

Qiao An'an gritted her teeth and made up her mind, "I agree, but I have three conditions."

"First, our relationship cannot be made public to anyone. Second, I agree, but during this period, you cannot...you cannot get close to me without my consent. Third...third, I'm moving out."

As for whether she would actually fall for him within these three months, that was not on Qiao An'an's mind at the moment.

Because she felt that she would never fall in love with Lu Yanzhi.

Lu Yanzhi nodded in agreement almost without hesitation, "No problem."

The man's tone carried a hint of inexplicable doting, and the corners of his mouth were slightly upturned with a faint smile.

Qiao An'an's heart skipped a beat; it felt like Lu Yanzhi was spoiling her...

Realizing what she was thinking, Qiao An'an pinched her hand hard. She must be crazy to think like that.

"I also have a condition." Lu Yanzhi's gaze remained fixed on her.

"What?" Qiao An'an immediately became uneasy.

I hope Lu Yanzhi won't bring up anything weird!

After all, he's a man in his thirties, and this is his first time. Could he have some kind of perverted hobby?

Is he trying to satisfy his twisted psychology?

The more Qiao An'an thought about it, the paler her face became, and she tensed up.

But no matter what, it was her own fault last night; she mistakenly took this god as a gift and slept with him.

Is it too late for her to turn herself in now?

Lu Yanzhi was completely unaware that in Qiao An'an's mind, he was seen as an old man with a perverted mentality.

Seeing Qiao An'an's restless and nervous state, he couldn't help but ask, "What are you thinking about?"

Qiao An'an came to her senses. "You... I'm waiting for you to state your terms."

As soon as she finished speaking, she heard the man's deep laughter, and Qiao An'an really wanted to find a hole to crawl into.

She was both ashamed and annoyed. "Fine, don't tell me then."

"It seems you're not so resistant to me, my dear." Lu Yanzhi's tone was tinged with laughter, and his eyes softened with tenderness, something he himself was unaware of.

"It's simple, I'm good to you, you can't refuse."

Lu Yanzhi's eyes were very sincere.

Qiao An'an really hadn't expected this condition.

Looking at the sincerity in Lu Yanzhi's eyes, she nodded subconsciously.

Lu Yanzhi smiled with satisfaction.