Song Qinian did not sleep soundly at home. She didn't know why, but lately, she felt uneasy, as if something bad was about to happen.
In the morning, as she and Zizan got up, Li Junshen walked over, kissed their foreheads, and gently took Zizan from her.
"Sorry, I wanted you to stay home for a few more days, but I missed you too much. I had insomnia all night and had to come find you early this morning to keep me alive."
Li Junshen looked genuinely exhausted, his eyes bloodshot, as if he hadn't slept at all.
He nuzzled Zizan's cheek and asked, "Zizan, do you miss Daddy?"
Upon seeing Li Junshen, Zizan clapped his little hands with joy and affectionately kissed his face.
Seeing how close Zizan and Li Junshen were always made Song Qinian feel uneasy. She didn't want Zizan to recognize a thief as his father, so she had to proceed cautiously.
"Oh, Jun Shen, you're so thoughtful. You didn't have to bring so many things."
Li Junshen smiled innocently, "It's all my responsibility."
Song Guanliang had prepared breakfast and called out, "Breakfast is ready."
During breakfast, Song Qinian didn't say much. Liu Xiaohan kept asking Li Junshen questions, which he answered with a smile, showing no impatience, fully acting as the family's son-in-law.
Liu Xiaohan, like a mother-in-law looking at her son-in-law, found Li Junshen more and more pleasing to the eye. She was especially delighted when Li Junshen served Song Qinian food and told her to eat more.
"Jun Shen, Niannian mentioned your mother is also in Jinghua City. We're old acquaintances and soon to be in-laws. Let's arrange a meal together sometime!"
Li Junshen nodded with a smile, "Mom, you're right. This is something I should do. I'll find a suitable time to arrange a meeting for you all."
The thought of Ji Luofei and Shen Zhenghao made Song Qinian's chest tighten again.
After breakfast, Li Junshen took Song Qinian and Zizan back to the villa. Song Qinian wasn't keen on playing the role of a happy family with Li Junshen. Citing work, she went straight to her art studio.
Watching Song Qinian's retreating figure, Li Junshen smiled faintly and handed Zizan to Sophia. "Sophia, Zizan needs his nap. Please take him to bed."
Sophia took Zizan.
"Also, do not go to the second floor without my summons."
Sophia didn't know what Li Junshen was up to, but seeing his stern handsome face, she nodded gently.
Back in her studio, Song Qinian's mind was consumed with how to escape Li Junshen. He now controlled not only Zizan but also her family. If she wasn't careful, he might not harm her directly, but he would certainly hurt those around her. Her greatest concern was Zizan, who was still so young. Where could she place him so that Li Junshen wouldn't suspect anything and Zizan would be safe?
Before Song Qinian could figure this out, there was a knock on the door. Guessing it might be Li Junshen, she calmly said, "I'm working. We can discuss it later when I'm done."
The next moment, the door opened, and Li Junshen walked in. Song Qinian frowned. He had entered without her permission. As expected, he did whatever he pleased, completely disregarding her feelings.
Li Junshen placed a plate of cherries on her desk. "I brought you some fruit."
Song Qinian's eyes flickered to the cherries but didn't look at Li Junshen. "Thank you, I'll eat them later."
Seeing Song Qinian's indifferent attitude, Li Junshen's expression shifted slightly. He didn't leave but hugged Song Qinian from behind.
Song Qinian's face changed drastically. Startled, she quickly stood up and turned to face him defensively. Seeing Li Junshen's darkening expression, she realized her reaction was too strong and tried to calm herself. "What is it?"
But her disordered breathing and tense demeanor had completely betrayed her. Her wariness of Li Junshen stemmed more from fear than anything else.
Li Junshen brushed a strand of hair from her forehead. He smiled gently, "I just missed you so much. I wanted to hug you, to kiss you..."
Li Junshen leaned in to kiss Song Qinian's beautiful, cherry-red lips. Song Qinian's heart pounded, and she turned her head away, dodging his kiss.
In that instant, Song Qinian felt a sudden chill emanating from Li Junshen. Her heart raced, and her fear intensified.
The next second, Li Junshen swept her into his arms. Song Qinian's face grew increasingly pale, and she struggled. "What are you doing?"
Li Junshen remained silent and carried Song Qinian directly to his room, then placed her on his bed. As soon as she was on the bed, Song Qinian was like a startled bird. She was about to get up when Li Junshen's tall body pressed down on her.
Song Qinian instinctively reached out to push him, but he easily held her hands above her head. With one hand pinning her hands, he gently caressed her face. "Niannian, I gave you two years to adapt to me, and I waited for two years. Now I don't want to wait anymore."
"You... you said you wouldn't force me!"
"I did say that, but two years is long enough... And..." His warm hand pressed against her lip, which had been bitten and broken by Shen Chi Yan. The wound hadn't fully healed, and his grip was not light, causing Song Qinian's lips to feel a sharp pain.
"Song Qinian's birthday gift to you was the bed you slept in with him. I was so jealous I wanted to kill him, but I promised you I wouldn't kill again, nor would I let Zizan have a father with blood on his hands. So I won't touch him. But you... however long you slept with him in that bed, you will sleep with me in this bed for that long. No, we will sleep in this bed for a lifetime."
Saying this, Li Junshen tore open her top, disregarding Song Qinian's protests.
Li Junshen's expression was dark and grim, devoid of the gentle facade he usually wore. His eyes were terrifyingly cold, yet filled with a strange excitement. Previously, because Song Qinian was pregnant, Li Junshen hadn't been able to act on his desires for her. After Zizan was born, Song Qinian fell ill, and during that time, her body was very weak. Any slight move from Li Junshen would make her like a frightened rabbit, either trembling in a corner or biting him. Faced with such a Song Qinian, Li Junshen couldn't bring himself to act. He actually wished for Song Qinian to accept him willingly. But now he couldn't wait any longer. Especially after being provoked by Shen Chi Yan, only one thought occupied his mind: to possess Song Qinian! To madly desire her! He wanted to leave his mark on Song Qinian, to overwrite the traces Shen Chi Yan had left on her body and heart.