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"I'm home!!"

Yue Ling opened the front door to her penthouse. She didn't hesitate to enter. Her mind was set on seeing her boyfriend and baby. Ever since she sneaked away in the morning, she knew the shameless man would be upset.

Especially since she saw through his little trick of devouring and aching her tofu. Little did he know, that couldn't possibly stop her.

She needed to make sure she accomplish the photoshoot for Beauty. It was her message to Ning Mei for crossing the line. If she can, she block any kind of thing Ning Mei wants.

"Tian? Inu?"

Stepping inside, the space between Yue Ling's brows creased into three lines. There was no response what's so ever. Only quietness that answered her. Looking at the wall clock, she frowns more. It is 5:35pm, but why isn't Lu Tian home? Not only that, Inu wasn't here as well. Usually, Lu Tian would be home before her.

Glancing at the time again, she remove her shoes and slip into her house slippers. Not giving much attention to Lu Tian not being home, she decided to prepare dinner. Since Lu Tian isn't here, it means he must have taken Inu with him.

Turning the light switch to the livingroom off from the hallway, she only kept the kitchen and hallway lights on. She leisurely makes her way to the bedroom to shower.

After a quick shower and change of clothes, Yue Ling steps into the kitchen to prepare dinner. Opening the fridge, she takes out shrimp, chicken, tofu, Chinese broccoli and other veggies.

Washing the vegetables, she starts cutting the chicken. Slicing each piece thinly, she sets it aside and starts cutting the tofu into dices.

*click click*

Hearing the sound of her front door lock jiggle, her ears slightly move to listen. After five seconds, the door did not open. Yue Ling turn her head to the front door.

*click click*

Staring at the door, she waits for another few seconds. Only Lu Tian and Liu Shan has the keys to her penthouse. After ten seconds, the door still did not open. Slowly shifting the knife in her hand, her expression turned serious. Her carefree and nice aura completely vanished. She was now on guard.

She can't let her guard down because she just demolished an entire gang. Words must have probably traveled to the underworld. Even if it hasn't, she does not know.

Swiftly and quietly moving from the kitchen, she moves with the cutting knife in her hand to the wall by the front door. When it opens, it will open and cover her, blocking her from the intruder's view.

*click click*

The lock jiggles again, then the door knob slowly turns and the door push open. Yue Ling steady her breathing level and quietly waits.

With attentive eyes on the floor, a tall and dark shadow comes into view from behind the now opened door. Yue Ling tightens her hold on the cutting knife. The moment the door slowly close, Yue Ling leaps out from behind the door. Her movement was swift and quietly like a ninja in the shadows. Her aim was on the intruder. Lifting her hand holding the knife, she aims for the usual place. The neck.

*thud*

However, the figure quickly turns and reacted faster. A strong and big hand grabs her fair and slender wrist. With a small tug, the cutting knife drops to the living room floor.

"What are you doing?"

A deep and cold voice enters Yue Ling's ears. She blinked her eyes at the familiar handsome face of the man. Quickly reacting, her attentive and serious aura completely disappears. She turns back to her normal personality.

"Ah Tian, it's you! Why didn't you say anything? I was so scared."

Lu Tian stare at her with heavy eyes. He was dumbfounded at what he just witnessed. However, seeing her quick change of reaction that did not escape his eagle eyes, he narrow his eyes. He swore, the her just a second ago was like someone who was ready to kill. Especially her murderous eyes.

"Tian, you're hurting my wrist."

Like he was suddenly electrocuted, Lu Tian quickly, but gently release Yue Ling's hand. He looks at his wife before lowering his head to the floor. At the same time, Yue Ling also follow his movement. Seeing the cutting knife laying nicely to sleep, she slowly bit her bottom lip.

"...."

She did not know if the human and dog had seen her reaction, but she was sure she reacted fast enough. Besides, Lu Tian is just a normal businessman, so it wasn't likely he'd see the difference. Right?

After a thorough agreement with herself, she decided on Lu Tian not being able to see through her quick move. She slowly lift her head up. While doing so, her eyes glance at Inu.

"....."

Seeing his expression, she was dumbfounded. Holding in her breath, she lift her head and looks at Lu Tian. Seeing his expression, she was even more dumbfounded.

"....."

Both Lu Tian and Inu stare at Yue Ling like she was idiot. Inu sat at the side of Lu Tian, his expression looked like one of slightly embarrassment and disappointment and as if he was saying, 'Wow mom. Smart move there.'

Lu Tian's eyes turned even heavier. His expression was indifferent, but Yue Ling knew it meant, 'Clear to explain why you wanted to stab me with a cutting knife?'

After what seemed like a long pause, Yue Ling finally forced a smile. She raised her right hand and scratch her cheek with her index finger.

"Heheh, it's not what it looks."

She struggle to swallow a chunk of saliva and thought of something. Putting her hand down, she straightened her posture and cross both her arms over her chest.

"Tian, you scared me. I was in the middle of preparing dinner. When I heard door keep unlocking to no avail, I thought an intruder was trying to get in." She then points to the kitchen, "That's why I had the knife. It was for self defense."

Yue Ling quickly wraps her arms around Lu Tian's arms and waist. She sobbed, "Wuu... I was so scared. I thought I was going to die and no one will know. Wuu... If it wasn't you and baby, I don't know what would have happened to me. Wuu..."

Lu Tian: "....."

Inu: "....."

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