Stealing Your Heart (Lin Xinyan) novel Chapter 812

Shen Peichuan nodded, adding, “I know. I’ll be back permanently after another month or so.”

The couple remained in their embrace a moment longer, basking in each other’s presence. After a while, Sang Yu murmured, “Let me go. I want to take a shower.”

He refused and bent down to kiss her. She quickly shied away, chastising him, “As punishment for what you said, you’re sleeping on the couch tonight.”

With that, she took her clothes and headed for the bathroom.

“Sang Yu…”

“Say anything more and you’ll have to sleep there two nights.”

He dogged her steps to the bathroom and tried to negotiate, “Can’t I do the punishment next month? I just got back and you’re forcing me to sleep on the couch?”

“No. Otherwise, you won’t remember and learn from your mistakes,” she answered firmly.

Isn’t it just too cruel to make me sleep on the couch when it was so difficult for me to come back?

“Sang Yu…”

“Three days.”

“Fine, fine. I’ll stop talking.” At this rate, he would have to stay away from the bed for four days. That was most definitely not worth it.

Shen Peichuan sat down on the bed and stared at the bathroom door. Unbidden images of Sang Yu taking off her clothing and showering swam through his mind. His breathing grew heavier. Realizing where his thoughts were heading, he shook his head vigorously to get rid of them.

If he continued with these perverted thoughts, he would not be able to sleep tonight.

Getting to his feet, he headed for the living room and took out a bottle of cold water.

After several gulps, the fire burning in him had somewhat receded. However, those wicked thoughts still refused to leave him alone.

He sighed.

Immediately after her shower, Sang Yu climbed into bed. By the time he came out of the bathroom, she was already asleep. He stood by the bedside and stared at her. After a while, he left the room to sleep on the couch.

Sang Yu’s hand flew up to slap her forehead and she laughed softly. This man is just too honest.

But that was exactly why she loved him.

Even though he was not in the same bed as her, just knowing he was home made her feel safe. Her sleep was deep and restful.

Out in the living room, Shen Peichuan was not so lucky. He tossed and turned but was unable to sleep. His mind was filled with images of Sang Yu. Several times, he got up to check in on her in the bedroom. To his chagrin, she was completely unaware.

For the next two days, he did not make any request of wanting to sleep with her. She did not offer either.

He endured his suffering in silence, which was a fact that she knew. Every time she thought about it, she wanted to laugh. She found him rather silly but at the same time so very adorable.

She could not find it in herself to be mad at him after that.

One last day of holiday later, he had to leave. She knew he did not have a choice as it was his job.

After he reached his destination, he immediately sent her a text: I’ve arrived.

Sang Yu had only just finished her classes when she received his message. She replied: Okay. Rest early.