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

Instantly, her panicked heart calmed down, and she nodded.

Lu Yanzhi smiled as he looked at her response.

"Don't worry, I won't tell her now. I'll find the right time to tell her. I won't let you suffer or make her unhappy."

The man's words calmed her down.

Qiao An'an responded sullenly.

Amidst the comings and goings of people, the two continued selecting ingredients.

They came out of the mall at four o'clock.

In addition to the ingredients, Lu Yanzhi also bought a lot of fruits and snacks that Qiao An'an liked.

Zhao Dong came over to help carry the things.

Lu Yanzhi was also carrying a bag in one hand, and with his other arm around Qiao An'an's waist, as if afraid that she would be bumped into.

As soon as he returned to the apartment, Lu Yanzhi began packing his things.

Qiao An'an stepped forward, "Let me help."

"No need, sweetie, you can just sit down." Lu Yanzhi said, carrying the ingredients towards the kitchen.

Qiao An'an watched his retreating figure, feeling a warmth in her heart, and followed him. "Let's tidy up together. We can't let you do all the work by yourself."

Lu Yanzhi grabbed her hand, his gaze full of affection, and said earnestly, "No need, just rest well."

He reached out and stroked her cheek.

"You can go to the sofa and play on your phone or watch TV for a while, or have some fruit. I'll take care of things here."

Qiao An'an smiled as she watched him take care of her, feeling a sweet warmth in her heart.

She knew that Lu Yanzhi truly cared for and doted on her, and couldn't bear to see her suffer any grievances or do any of these things.

But she also understood that if two people were to truly be together, it couldn't be just one person making sacrifices; she had to do something too.

Lu Yanzhi pulled her to the sofa in the living room and made her sit down.

"Sit down, I'll go wash the fruit."

Not long after.

Lu Yanzhi then brought out the fruit and placed it in Qiao An'an's heart.

"You can eat fruit here, watch TV or use your phone if you're bored, I'll take care of the kitchen."

Qiao An'an obediently ate her fruit, nodding with a blush. "Okay."

Since Lu Yanzhi wouldn't let her into the kitchen, she would do something else.

But after thinking it over, it seems like I don't have anything to do.

Looking at Lu Yanzhi busy in the kitchen, she thought for a moment and decided to wash the dishes after dinner.

But then she thought, Lu Yanzhi never lets her wash the dishes, and there's a dishwasher for that...

She suddenly felt like a useless piece of trash.

Lu Yanzhi was busy preparing dinner in the kitchen.

Qiao An'an didn't use her phone either; she picked up her computer and started looking at materials, hoping to find some inspiration.

She thought that since she couldn't help Lu Yanzhi in any way, she should try to get herself promoted as soon as possible.

Listening to the sounds coming from the kitchen, I remained calm and unhurried.

Lu Yanzhi was preparing ingredients in the kitchen.

He was busy with his hands, but he would occasionally glance into the living room and look at the person who was seriously studying the documents, his eyes filled with undisguised doting affection.

He thought about how they had spent the past few days together, and how his daughter seemed to be more accepting of him and more dependent on him.

He knew that ten years ago, when he first saw this girl, her youthful smile had already been imprinted in his heart.

Lu Yanzhi's resolve deepened.

He'd made up his mind; he wanted to give her the best.

This ceremony was for her, but also for himself. He wanted to tell her how much he loved her, and he wanted to tell everyone that she was the person he held dearest in his heart.

After making up his mind, Lu Yanzhi sent a message to Zhao Dong.

[The place will be cleared out and decorated tomorrow, like a proposal venue. Keep it simple and keep it a secret.]

After sending the message, he turned back to look at the people in the living room, a smile playing on his lips.

He is looking forward to Qiao An'an's response tomorrow.

Qiao An'an was deep in thought as she looked at the documents, completely unaware of anything amiss.

Little did she know that the man who had nothing but her in his heart was planning an even grander confession than the last one.

Qiao An'an looked up at the man busy in the kitchen, a smile spreading across her face, feeling a deep sense of security.

She lowered her head and continued looking at the documents. Having him around was truly comforting…

However, Lu Zhiyao...

Upon thinking of this, her previously sweet smile instantly darkened, and a sense of panic welled up in her heart once again.

As previously agreed, the period would last three months.

But now her heart has already turned towards a man.

It hadn't been long, and her heart was already out of control...

Immediately afterwards, she couldn't concentrate on reading a single word on the documents.

She told herself not to think too much about herself; as long as she didn't cross the line, nothing was a problem.

But when she saw the person in the kitchen, her heart softened.

Coincidentally.

Lu Yanzhi happened to turn around and meet her gaze. Seeing the deep sorrow in her eyes, he quickly put down what he was holding and stepped forward.

"Dinner's ready."

Qiao An'an looked at the person in front of her, feeling a little flustered. "Oh!"

Lu Yanzhi looked at her, seeing through her without saying anything, and reached out to take her hand.

"Let's go eat and try my cooking."

The man's hands were large, enveloping hers, and Qiao An'an's heart beat even faster.

She wanted to pull her hand away, but she couldn't bear to part with that tenderness. In the end, she listened to her heart and clung to that tenderness.

There were three dishes and a soup on the table. Seeing that the table was full of her favorite dishes, her earlier panic instantly subsided.

Who would have thought that this high and mighty man would cook for her?

After she sat down.

Lu Yanzhi then put some food into her bowl.

"Try it."

Qiao An'an picked up some food and put it in her mouth.

"tasty."

Once the delicious food was in her mouth, nothing else mattered. Her eyebrows curved and her eyes sparkled.

Lu Yanzhi looked at her smile and felt very satisfied.

"Eat slowly, no rush."

The two chatted and ate their meal just like any other ordinary family, the air filled with happiness and sweetness.

As Qiao An'an ate her meal, she would glance at Lu Yanzhi from time to time.

He looks very handsome when he eats.

After finishing her meal, Qiao An'an got up to clear the dishes.

Lu Yanzhi pulled her along and led her to the living room.

"You rest, I don't want you to do these things, I can do it."

Qiao An'an felt embarrassed, "You've been busy all afternoon, let me clean up."

Lu Yanzhi has been busy ever since he returned in the afternoon.

He resolutely refused.

"Sweetie, you don't need to do these things, and there's no need for you to do them. Right now, it's just us, and I can do them. Later, if you feel comfortable, there will be a nanny who can do them."

"Your hands aren't for doing these things; you should just be happy."

Qiao An'an looked at her and finally nodded.

Watching the man tidy up made me feel terrible.

She took out her phone and stared at Lu Zhiyao's chat window, hesitating for a long time.

She didn't know how to tell Lu Zhiyao.

She had no idea how to face Lu Yanzhi's feelings or how to respond.

Lu Yanzhi put the bowl in the dishwasher, walked into the living room, and sat down next to her. "Sweetie, what are you thinking about?"

Qiao An'an leaned against him, inhaling his scent, her voice slightly muffled.

"fine."