Our Love Story: Hard to Guard Against the Sudden Love Strike-Chapter 251 - 248: Instinct and Respect (Part 1)

"Then I got sleepy and went to sleep, right?"

Even in the dark, Sienna Thornton could sense Simon Forrester’s helpless expression.

She believed he hadn’t done anything wrong at that time.

Her sleep quality depends on the situation. If she’s not prepared to lie down for a proper sleep, she can’t truly relax and fall deeply asleep; she’s usually half-awake, and any slight movement would wake her up.

This habit probably started during her student years. She used to stay up late solving problems, and sometimes she’d be so tired that she’d sleep at her desk for half an hour, leading to the habit of not being able to sleep well without lying in bed.

So, in such circumstances, if Simon Forrester were to touch her face, she’d notice and wake up immediately. The reason she kept asking him what he was doing was simply to deduce his thoughts from his actions.

As it turned out, he just sat there watching her for more than an hour. For someone who drinks fresh milk every night to maintain health, being drunk and choosing to sit there and watch her instead of sleeping was quite a curious thought process.

Discovering this made Sienna Thornton very excited.

She retracted her feet, snuggled into his arms, hugged him tightly, and teased, "What are you doing staying up late watching me instead of sleeping?"

"What else could it be?" He rested his chin on top of her head, possibly tired, with a low and deep voice, "Obviously, I’m interested in you."

"Do you like me?" She laughed, her voice soft and sweet.

"Yes. I think I did at that time."

Simon Forrester never mentioned when he started liking her; at most, he said once to make her happy that he thought she was beautiful the first time he saw her.

She always thought they accidentally kissed on that night in Norport, which sparked his interest, but that wasn’t the case.

He liked her earlier than she thought.

Thinking about being secretly liked by him brought back that cloud-like soft, dizzy feeling.

She was filled with warmth, holding him, and gently asked, "Since you liked me, why did you just watch?"

"Because of respect."

He held her face, "From the moment you moved into my home, knowing you’re single, I’ve wanted to be with you every day – it’s a man’s instinct. But I won’t let impulsiveness take over. Instinct is the lowest level; above it are your feelings, your emotions. I care about everything about you, so I’m willing to bear it and wait."

His thoughts and actions were in harmony, even though they lived together for over a month and were both single, he never deliberately flirted with her due to his own desires besides that one time when he was drunk, and he never had unnecessary physical contact.

At first, she thought he was naturally cold and abstinent, but after they confirmed their relationship, she realized he seemed abstinent because he behaved with decorum and self-respect.

Yes, self-respect! Men should also use these words to restrain themselves!

Understanding his heart, Sienna Thornton only felt she loved him even more.

She hugged him tightly and kissed him tenderly, wanting to love him fiercely, but he still held her closely in his warm embrace.

"It’s too cold; you’ll catch a cold," he said.

"But you..." she hinted.

He laughed helplessly, "Didn’t you understand what I just said?"

"I..." she mumbled softly, "But I want it."

Simon Forrester: "..."

They had known each other for a year and a half, and during that brief year after confirming their relationship, they experienced many things together.

From the shutdown of the bed and breakfast, to Sienna Thornton’s bankruptcy, to being unable to find work due to a bar association investigation – these events, which might crush the average person, were overcome quickly because Simon Forrester stayed with her, unwavering.

He fulfilled his promise to her through actions – unwavering support for each other while she used her grace and wisdom to love him and protect the relationship they still needed to nurture.

-

Soon it was Friday.

As soon as Sienna Thornton finished work at five, she got into Maeve’s nanny car. She was going to the "Lawyer Speaks" program meeting that evening.

She initially planned to take Simon Forrester with her, but Maeve’s agent was so enthusiastic, having made arrangements with her days in advance, saying that Maeve’s team would unconditionally support her during the program recording because she’s Maeve’s best friend.

Sienna Thornton initially refused out of a desire not to inconvenience anyone.

Upon hearing that Simon Forrester planned to go with her, the agent analyzed from various aspects how being known by the media as the Forrester family’s heir’s fiancée could bring trouble, potentially affecting the Forrester family.

When Sienna Thornton heard this, she felt a sense of dread. She feared trouble most, and after considering it, realized that Maeve’s agent understood the entertainment industry thoroughly, and with her guidance, she was less likely to fall into traps.

So she agreed.

Simon Forrester’s side didn’t object upon hearing Maeve’s agent would accompany Sienna Thornton. From the brief meeting that evening, he thought the agent seemed smart and had a good nature, not prone to offending people. He felt at ease with such a person accompanying Sienna Thornton.

Sienna Thornton herself was already quite clever, and with an experienced agent by her side, it was unlikely for any issues to arise.

-

Sienna Thornton got into the nanny car and, not seeing Maeve, asked, "Does Maeve have work today?"

Agent: "Yes, Maeve has been in the recording studio the past two days recording a new single, focusing on it all day, so I told her not to come over."

Sienna Thornton nodded, fastened her seatbelt securely.

The agent handed over a thermos, smiling, "Lawyer Thornton hasn’t eaten, right? Here’s milk and bird’s nest, very good for women, please have some."

Sienna Thornton felt somewhat flattered immediately, then thought about it and realized the agent was holding her up out of respect for the Forrester family, so she understood and graciously accepted: "Thank you, Ingrid, you’re really thorough; Maeve will surely shine under your guidance."

Ingrid held the lid of the thermos, warmly looking at Sienna Thornton, and remarked, "To be honest, what’s happened to Maeve this past week is something ordinary stars wouldn’t experience in a lifetime."