chapter 83

Chapter 82: The Pretend Sleep of Yi Yi.

The voice of the Omega seemed like a sweet elixir, several times sweeter than the scent of cotton candy pheromones.

He Yu Shen felt his heart race in an instant, almost pounding out of his chest, uncontrollably.

He silenced the mesmerizing lips with a deep kiss, sampling and savoring until Nan Yi's breathing grew ragged.

Nan Yi finally managed to catch a breath of fresh air.

The alpha then buried his head once again below his collarbone.

"The doctor advised massaging it to alleviate the pain. Let me take you upstairs."

Nan Yi: ................

"I don't want to."

"Does it hurt? Alright, I'll massage it for you right away."

He Yu Shen stood up, effortlessly carrying Nan Yi upstairs.

Fearing a fall, Nan Yi blushed and clung tightly to his neck.

A warm orange hue settled on the window sill, the dusk deepening and the glow slowly fading.

The night brought a change in weather with rising winds and a heavy haze.

The pale green and white curtains fluttered gently due to a draft from a slightly open window.

Enveloped by the warm alpha, Nan Yi felt so cozy that he drifted into a daze, the chill from outside seeming distant and unrelated.

Nan Yi slept deeply, not waking until noon the next day.

Upon waking, he realized Xiao Bao was not in the room.

The child must've been taken downstairs by the housekeeper. Slowly getting up and freshening up, Nan Yi donned a fluffy, thick pajama before descending the stairs.

The house was warm thanks to the heating, but he wore the pajamas to deter a certain amorous alpha from biting him like he did the day before.

Nan Yi had been quite pleased with his clever precaution, but he had overestimated He Yu Shen.

The alpha was just as affectionate when he returned home in the evening.

Thankfully, He Yu Shen was relatively well-behaved that night.

Sadly, that decorum didn't last long, it was more of a two days on, one day off pattern.

This continued for almost half a month.

"He Yu Shen! I want separate rooms!"

The alpha returning from work tonight found himself blocked at the entrance, with Nan Yi holding He Si Yin as leverage.

With furrowed brows and a pouting mouth, the indignant Omega looked irresistibly adorable.

He Yu Shen paused at the living room entrance, a slight smile playing on his lips as he locked eyes with the figure in the doorway.

"Which room do you want then?"

"What?"

"I... I'll take the last room on the right hallway."

"Alright." He Yu Shen agreed without a second thought.

Nan Yi: ..................

He mustn't love me anymore. That has to be it.

Just as expected, an alpha doesn't cherish what he has once he attains it. He Yu Shen, the scoundrel!

Nan Yi had prepared a whole list of threats, not expecting the alpha to agree so readily.

Even though he'd suggested sleeping separately, now that He Yu Shen actually agreed, Nan Yi felt oddly displeased.

His focus absent during dinner, Nan Yi stormed off to his room after finishing, taking Xiao Bao with him.

He Yu Shen just looked at his retreating figure, not uttering a word.

After putting Xiao Bao to sleep in a small bed, Nan Yi retreated to his chosen room, angrily bolting the door.

He had gone upstairs at nine. By ten, there was still no sound outside.

Hesitatingly, Nan Yi unlocked the door.

At half-past ten, he locked it again.

At eleven, he unlocked it.

By eleven-thirty, in a huff, he bolted it shut.

Though he should've been sleepy by now, his anger kept him wide awake.

He sneakily checked his phone for any messages. Nothing.

In a huff, Nan Yi changed He Yu Shen's contact name to [Big Jerk].

The otherwise quiet room was interrupted by the soft "click" of the door being unlocked.

It wasn't a loud sound, but in the quiet room, it was especially pronounced.

Initially too upset to sleep, Nan Yi was nestled in his blankets, checking for updates on his manga when he suddenly silenced his phone upon hearing a noise.

As the footsteps drew closer, the corner of Nan Yi's mouth curved in satisfaction, and he began to feign sleep convincingly.

It was He Yu Shen who entered.

Dressed in pajamas and with only the soft shuffle of his slippers, his steps were barely audible.

The alpha gently lifted a corner of the blanket. He had intended to slide into bed and cuddle up to Nan Yi.

Just as he was about to do so, his hand brushed against the phone in the omega's grasp.

The faint warmth of the device was especially noticeable against the uncovered skin.

He Yu Shen paused, a small smile forming on his lips.

Instead of lying down next to him, he gently lifted the omega in a bridal carry and exited the room.

As the corridor lights sensed movement, Nan Yi's tightly shut eyes remained hidden, leaving only his fluttering eyelashes visible.

He Yu Shen chuckled at the sight of the phone clutched tightly in the young one's grasp.

Unable to contain himself, he let out a soft laugh, causing those delicate lashes to quiver again.

Without calling out the pretending omega, He Yu Shen simply held him close as they lay on the bed.

Intentionally, he brought his lips close to the omega's ear.

"Wife, good night."

Though pretending, Nan Yi felt a mixture of happiness and embarrassment upon hearing these words. He snuggled closer into the embrace of the alpha, momentarily forgetting his act.

He Yu Shen, playing along, tightened his embrace.

Before drifting off to sleep, Nan Yi thought deeply and concluded he didn't really want to sleep separately from He Yu Shen. In the future, they wouldn't need separate beds, as long as He Yu Shen didn't overstep.

The weekend arrived.

He Yu Shen wasn't working and was spending time at home with Nan Yi and Xiao Bao.

"Xiao Bao, when will you start calling me daddy?"

Holding He Si Yin almost constantly, He Yu Shen's voice dripped with affection.

Often, Nan Yi would sit nearby, a smile playing on his lips, watching him dote on He Si Yin.

Here was an alpha, skillfully and happily preparing formula and changing diapers for Xiao Bao.

Nan Yi had always assumed that affluent heirs like He Yu Shen would typically prefer alphas.

I never imagined he would dote on He Siyi so much.

"Master, the young master is still an infant. It'll be at least six or seven months before he starts to speak," the butler said as he placed the warmed milk in front of Nan Yi. "I just received a call from Butler Song. There's a family gathering tomorrow. He asked if the young master, madam, and the little one will attend."

Without lifting his head, He Yushen said, "Ask the madam; I don’t make those decisions."

"Madam, will we go?"

"Yes."

The butler nodded in acknowledgment, preparing to leave.

"Wait, have formal attire prepared for me," Nan Yi hurriedly stopped the departing butler.

Hearing this, He Yushen lifted his head and interjected, "There’s no need for formal wear at a family gathering. I've already arranged your outfit."

Driven by curiosity, Nan Yi stood up and moved closer to He Yushen, inquiring, "What is it? May I have a look?"

"No."

"Just now, you said I was in charge at home."

"For major decisions, you lead. For minor ones, I decide."

"Hmph." Nan Yi pouted in discontent.

"Has our little treasure seen mommy? He's smiling so brightly."

"In the future, let our son call me daddy. Don't teach him otherwise. Also, it’s my turn to hold him."

"Alright, daddy to our son, and my wife."

Chuckling, He Yushen brought He Siyi closer to Nan Yi for him to see.

The little one is easily distracted.