My Beloved

"It's a good thing that you have faith in her. That's how every couple should be. But, people's feelings change. Remember that," Mo Zhen lectured his son.

Ma Rui agreed. "Yes, yes, that's why you have to make her yours as soon as possible."

Mo Yuan gave his reason, "She isn't going anywhere and I have no interest in doing something she doesn't want. I won't force her."

Ma Rui chided her son, "Rascal! Who told you to force on her? You have to seduce her with your good looks."

"…Mom, I have more qualities than a good face." Mo Yuan couldn't believe that his mother belittled him like that. 

Ma Rui spoke in a detested tone, "Your sharp brain won't get you a good woman."

Mo Zhen eased his wife, "All right, come down darling. Let them take each step at a time."

"Whatever, I'm going to throw an engagement party," Ma Rui declared. She had already begun her planning. There was no way anyone could stop her now.

Mo Yuan commented, "I have no opinion about this. You should ask Ah Luo if she wants anything like this right now."

Ma Rui frowned at her son's negligence. "Why are you acting so indifferent?" she asked in dissatisfaction.

Mo Yuan shook his head and denied her claim, "I'm not acting indifferent. I'm saying that I'm okay with whatever she decides. As long as she is mine, I don't care the rest."

Ma Rui's expression changed upon hearing her son's reply. "Oh my! Look at you know. Acting like a Romeo. Did you read Shakespeare while I wasn't looking?"

Mo Yuan sighed and whispered helplessly, "…Mom…" His ears were growing hot.

Mo Zhen interfered, "Darling, don't tease our son. He is still young."

Mo Yuan spoke in his mind, 'They are both teasing me.'

Ma Rui suddenly remembered something and said, "Wait, I can move Luo'er's clothes and furniture to your room. This way she will have no chance but to sleep with you."

"I agree with you. It's a good idea," Mo Yuan acknowledged.

"Then I have to renovate your room. Xiao Yuan, stay with Luo'er in her house for a week."

"Okay," Mo Yuan nodded. He had no reason not to accept such an offer. If someone wanted Han Luo staying with him the most was him. That's the reason he would gladly accept his mother's decision.

After finishing breakfast, he went to his room. He silently closed the door and dressed up for school. That's when he noticed Han Luo moving.

He stepped closer and sat on the edge of the bed. Watching her opening her eyes, he placed his right hand on her left cheek and asked affectionately, "Did I wake you up?"

"Mm… no…" Han Luo replied in a sleepy tone. She could barely open her eyes. "Where did you go?"

After she woke up, she didn't find Mo Yuan by her side. She was wondering where he ran off to.

Mo Yuan answered, "I went downstairs to have breakfast. Sorry, I ate without you, I didn't want to wake you up."

Han Luo shook her head. "I don't mind. Just don't let me wake up in an empty bed." She pouted.

Mo Yuan smiled. "All right, I will accompany you from now on and never leave your side till you wake up. Okay?"

"Hmm," she nodded in agreement.

Mo Yuan noticed that she looked tired and realized that she needed to sleep more. He offered, "Why don't you sleep a little more? You still have dark circles under your eyes."

Han Luo wished she could sleep more too. However, she had works to do. "But school…"

Mo Yuan told her, "You can skip the school for today. You look tired." His hands caressed her face, feeling the warmth of her body and smooth skin.

She explained, "We already skipped so many classes. My homework is piled up."

Mo Yuan brushed his lips over her forehead and stated, "Don't worry about them. I'll help you with your study. Does it sound good?"

"Yes, but I plan to go to the police station," Han Luo reminded him.

"I'll take you after class. Sleep now." He gave her another peck on the lips and patted her back to help her fall asleep quickly.

"Mm… okay…" she quietly nodded and closed her eyes again.

Noticing her regular breathing, Mo Yuan finally stood up and got ready to go to school.

After Mo Yuan left, Han Luo slept quite a while. The next time she woke up, it was noon.

She stretched her arms and got up from the bed. After freshening up, she went downstairs and she had to face someone she didn't wish to.

"Don't you think you have slept a little too much, Miss Han?" Martha taunted her.

Han Luo didn't speak to her. She didn't find a point to argue with someone who would find faults in her every step. Also, she had no reason to answer Martha.

Han Luo ignored her and walked past her.

Martha gave her a death glare. She felt humiliated since she was ignored.

Han Luo went to the kitchen and saw Rose. "Rose, do you have something for me? I'm starving."

"Luo," Rose gave her a brilliant smile. "Yes, I will warm your breakfast right away. Also, Madam Mo is waiting for you in the greenhouse. Will you meet her? I will bring your meal there."

"Oh, okay then. I'm going there." Han Luo went to the greenhouse.

It was early September and the weather was still warm. The sun was up in the sky, glaring at her. The sunlight fell on the yard and the shadow of the greenhouse fell on the backyard. The birds were singing as if they were welcoming the autumn.

While walking, looking at the flowers in the garden, Han Luo's mood lifted. 'Adam really loves flowers, doesn't he? He is taking good care of them. How admirable,' she thought and praised Adam inwardly. He was the gardener of the Mo Family's house.

When she reached the greenhouse, Ma Rui beamed. "Luo'er, my child!"