Chapter 144 Being Fed Dog Food
Xavier’s heart skipped a beat, his eyes darkening at Hera’s words. The sight of her sweet smile ignited a longing within him, a desire to taste the softness of those lips that seemed to radiate warmth and affection. Locking eyes with her, he leaned in closer, his gaze intense and filled with unspoken passion.
He then planted a gentle kiss on Hera’s cheek, his bangs lightly brushing against her eyelashes. Hera’s left eye instinctively closed at the touch, lending the impression to onlookers that she was savoring the affectionate gesture from her fiancé.
With a soft, melodious chuckle, Xavier spoke, "Please be patient with me, my wife." His words were accompanied by an alluring smile that pierced straight into Hera’s heart. She felt her stomach flutter, a ticklish sensation spreading throughout her body until it settled in her chest.
A tingling sensation lingered on Hera’s lips, prompting her to bite the bottom one in an attempt to regain control of her thoughts. However, Xavier seemed too engrossed in the moment. When he noticed Hera biting her lip, his passionate gaze intensified. He pulled her closer until Hera could feel Xavier’s warm breath on her face. With a gentle touch, Xavier placed his thumb over Hera’s lips, coaxing them away from her teeth. "Don’t bite your lips," he whispered softly. "I would rather do it."
Hera’s breath hitched, and she refrained from exhaling audibly. A blush crept across her face, painting her cheeks with a rosy hue that extended to her ears. Her long eyelashes fluttered delicately, resembling the wings of a butterfly. Xavier couldn’t help but feel pleased; seeing Hera blush and shy away from him indicated her attraction, which was gratifying for him.
Xavier’s smile widened, his eyes lighting up with evident happiness. Bry and Zen couldn’t help but feel like props in the unfolding drama before them. If given the chance, they would have gladly settled in with popcorn in hand, thoroughly entertained by the scene playing out in front of them. Even they felt a flutter in their stomachs as they observed the two, effortlessly portraying the roles of a loving couple.
Infuriated by being ignored and even forcefully fed dog food by the two, the man gritted his teeth as he turned on his heel and marched straight to his horse. With a determined stride, he directed his team to inspect his horse thoroughly, knowing that the competition would start shortly.
Before departing, the man’s gaze, brimming with malice, lingered on Xavier’s face, a storm of malicious thoughts swirling in his mind. Sensing the hostility, Xavier met his gaze squarely. Rather than backing down, Xavier responded with a taunting smirk, then placed his lips atop Hera’s head, drawing her into a possessive hug.
The man’s face flushed beet red with anger as he averted his gaze, unable to bear witnessing Xavier’s flaunting display. His curses echoed amidst the air as he pointed his ire at his subordinate who was diligently inspecting his horse.