Mute Beauty

Chapter 90: Stealing a Kiss

Yu Ting had made a reservation at the restaurant for the morning. The waiter led the two of them to their seats, and Yu Ting sat down properly opposite Ran Ling. After ordering, the waiter brought a bouquet of flowers for Ran Ling, who politely accepted it and habitually leaned down to smell them.

Yu Ting smiled and asked, "Do you like them?"

Ran Ling didn't reply, instead looking at the card hidden among the flowers. This action inexplicably reminded Yu Ting of her birthday a few months ago. She had searched through cards and seen Ran Ling's birthday wishes for her, only to angrily toss it aside...

She shouldn't have been so harsh, but she couldn't help it. It was a shadow she couldn't overcome, but from now on, she would change that; she would never act that way again.

With a silent prayer, she hoped Ran Ling wouldn't remember those unpleasant memories.

Ran Ling's slender fingers pinched the card, which was purple, and written in dark purple ink was: [I miss you, in the dead of night.] This was the most genuine reflection of her feelings during her fever last night.

Ran Ling had no expression on her face as she set the flowers aside.

Yu Ting's tone softened a bit. "Don't you like them?"

From the look on her face, it was clear that she was disappointed.

In the past, Yu Ting had never felt disappointed in Ran Ling, because Ran Ling had never given her that opportunity.

She had never felt disappointment before, because she had no heart.

But did she have a heart now? Were all her emotions at the mercy of Ran Ling? Was she loyal enough, devoted enough?

Her gaze was no longer frivolous, her demeanor no longer arrogant; everything about her had become obedient and calm, even humble. She displayed her humility to Ran Ling, showing her weakness.

In the mere two seconds that Ran Ling didn't respond, Yu Ting grew even more anxious, like a prisoner awaiting sentencing, unsure whether she would receive a comforting touch or unbearable pain from Ran Ling.

Her body tensed up, an instinctive reaction when facing suffering.

Her gaze was unexpectedly pure and loyal; even while awaiting punishment, there was an intense desire for Ran Ling that burned within her.

Ran Ling shifted her gaze back to the bouquet of flowers.

After a moment, she signed: [Should I expect another bouquet for dinner?] This was already the second bouquet today, the first one still in the car.

Yu Ting paused, then smiled, "If I really have the chance to have dinner with Miss Ran."

It seemed unlikely today, as it was the holiday season, and Wei Rumei would be back for dinner in the evening. Ran Ling had to accompany her aunt and couldn't spend time with Yu Ting, an outsider.

Ran Ling was no longer solely focused on Yu Ting, which undoubtedly made Yu Ting feel a pang of disappointment. She couldn't handle that feeling; it made her think that Ran Ling didn't love her enough, igniting an unbearable despair from deep within—something that could erupt. She couldn't stay alone right now; being alone led to wild thoughts, making it easy for her to break down. She had no interest in anything apart from Ran Ling; not even in herself. If it weren't for wanting to see Ran Ling, she could lie in bed all day doing nothing, lacking the energy to do anything. Only Ran Ling could save her.

She yearned to be with Ran Ling every moment, craving her gaze and affection; even Wei Rumei would feel jealous.

Of course, she couldn't show her jealousy towards Ran Ling's relatives, nor let Ran Ling see her discomfort. She had to act well-behaved. With a feigned regret, she nodded and understood the etiquette, cutting the steak for Ran Ling. Then, in a very gentle manner, she tried to negotiate: "How about this afternoon? There's a new movie out; I'd like to treat you to a movie."