Unexpected Second Chance at Love

While Yue Ling's team and Lu Tian's team returned home for sleep, the couple enjoyed the night in peace on the private island.

After dinner and cleaning the dishes, the couple decided to sit outside on the back patio as the night was clear and great for watching the stars.

Lu Tian laid on the long lounge couch with Yue Ling in his arms. He had lit the fire pit next to them and didn't forget to wrap his wife in a nice warm blanket.

His phone was in his hand as he read a message then place it down on the side table.

He stares up at the night sky, and every so often, the tips of his fingers would caress the side of his wife's arm.

His eyes lower to her head, and he sees that although she was quiet, she was still fully awake.

"What are you thinking about?"

Yue Ling laid on her side in Lu Tian's embrace as she stares up at the starry night sky. She loves his warmth and the feeling of being hugged by his strong arms.

He was her haven, after all.

When she heard his question, she doesn't look away from the sky but snuggles more in his arms. Like she had found more warmth, she sighs and answers.

"I'm thinking about how peaceful it is here."

It was like they were the only people in the world with nothing and no one to bother them. If possible, she wishes to stay this way for eternity.

Lu Tian arched an eyebrow at her response. He tightens his hold on her but made sure not to hug her too tightly. He moves his head towards her and places a light kiss on the top of her head.

"My offer when we got here still stands. If you want, we can move here."

All his wife has to do is say yes, and he'll have all their things moved here. The house they're living in can be set as a vacation home in the city.

"If you're worried about transportation, don't be. We can take the private jet every day."

Yue Ling didn't know whether to laugh or cry at his words. She sighs inside and ponders about the idea of living on a private island.

It's instead a great idea. To be away from the busy life, but even if she liked this feeling, she could not be selfish as others still depend on her.

Making up her mind, she snuggles her cheek against Lu Tian's chest and unconsciously inhales his scent.

"Maybe in the future, but I like how things are right now."

Lu Tian couldn't help but smile at her answer. He knows that his wife is speaking the truth about liking their life, but a part of him wishes that she will be a little selfish.

She is always carrying for others that she never put herself first.

Thinking about how selfless his wife is, he suddenly remembers the night they lost their unborn child. Even when she was in critical condition, she didn't ask for help but asked to check on Liu Shan.

He inhales a deep breath of air and brushes the thought away. His arms around his wife tighten as if he was trying to knead her body with his.

He will do everything he can to make sure she is always happy.

However, what worries him the most right now is when she finds out about her grandfather's illness.

How will she take the news? Would she blame and hate him for not telling her? What if she takes it as betrayal and leaves him?

Oblivious to his thoughts, Yue Ling remained warm in his embrace. She looks up at the sky, but as a thought crosses her mind, she adjusts her position and lays on her stomach on top of him.

She places both her palms on his chest and rests her chin on the back of her hands.

"Tian, do you think our house will still be standing when we return?"

Truthfully, she can't help but worry a little. Her subordinates usually get along despite their different personalities. However, there are times when they would cross each other's line.

Hearing her angelic voice, Lu Tian came back to his senses. He looks down, and seeing her beautiful face, he smiles faintly.

"It'll be fine. We should trust our subordinates to have everything under control."

He will be lying if he isn't doubtful about leaving their home in the hands of Liu Shan, Xu Long, Lin Hui, and Qi Li. However, he trusts that they won't stir any trouble.

After all, he was the one who permitted to take down any rats that decide to sneak into their home.

A soft sigh escapes his smile, and he moves his right hand to caress his wife's cheek. He moves a strand of her hair away from her face to the back of her ear.

"Have faith in our subordinates."

Yue Ling stares at Lu Tian with blinking eyes. She was sure that when he smiled at her, she

could see a small trace of pain and guilt in his eyes. However, it didn't stay long.

She continues to stare at him, trying to find that same feeling in his eyes, but finding nothing, she slightly pursed her lips. Maybe she had seen wrong since she didn't get a good look.

Before she could ponder anymore, her eyes widen when she thought about his words. She abruptly pushes herself up and sits between his legs.

"What do you mean by having faith in our subordinates?"

His words were simple, and anyone who heard wouldn't put too much thought into it, but not her.

Since he brought her here, she assumed it was to get away from the house. However, as a person who has encountered more situations than others, she knows there was a different meaning behind his words.

She slightly narrows her eyes with suspicion at the aloof man lying in front of her.

"Did something happen that you're not telling me?"

Lu Tian's expression did not once falter at her sudden change of position and the look in her eyes that said she could strangle at any given moment if he were to lie.

After a long minute, he clears his throat and sits up. His wife is a smart woman, and he loves that about her, but there are times he wants her to be oblivious about some things.

Like now, he just wants her to relax and not think about anything. However, it's still best to tell her the situation.

He reaches forward and grabs the blanket that had dropped when Yue Ling sat up. He carefully wraps it around her and pulls her closer to him.

"Tao Meng sent his men to kidnap you."

He was aware of this because he saw a suspicious person lurking around in front of

the gates when he left his wife's closet room. He had a feeling that the person was one

of Tao Meng's people on a search for his wife's location.

However, he didn't think Tao Meng would be stupid enough to send men after his wife.

"He really is asking for death."

Yue Ling mumbled in Lu Tian's arm as she frowns at the mention of Tao Meng wanting to kidnap her. Was he (Tao Meng) such an idiot for not connecting the dots?

She assumed he would have figured out her identity after what happened at Uncle Nuo's

food stall. Then again, she's not surprised if he were clueless.

Besides her subordinates and now Lu Tian and his men, only a handful of people in the underworld know how she looks.

"Maybe I left him off too easy."

Lu Tian was taken back by her cold words but chuckles in the end. He remembers the message he received from his assistant and places his chin on top of her head.

"Our subordinates paid Red Moon a little visit."

Yue Ling hugged his waist and stares at the fire pit that kept them warm from the

night breeze.

"Judging by how calm you are, it must have been a good visit."

She lets out a small chuckle, and Lu Tian pursed his lips. He pulls away from her but only enough to see her face. He looks at her with a serious expression.

"I may look calm, but inside, I am fuming with rage. Who knows what I will do if I were to cross that man."

Only God knows how angry he was when he found out Tao Meng took an interest in his wife. He

wanted to destroy Red Moon and burn it to the ground. However, he had to hold himself back.

His wife is keeping Red Moon intact for a reason, and for that reason, he can't cause any trouble for her.

Yue Ling stares at Lu Tian's stern expression that he claims to be calm. However, no matter how much she looks, it looks like his usually indifferent one.

She suddenly wanted to smile at this adorable side of him but press her lips together. Right now was not the time to smile or laugh at something serious.

Lu Tian noticed her holding back, and he sighs inside. He was serious about how he

felt but his wife is thinking about something else.

However, not wanting his wife to dwell too much on the situation, he decides on something.

He pulls her closer to him until their bodies were touching without any gap.

He leans his face towards her, and seeing her eyes tremble at his move, he smiles.

"Don't overthink about it. Our subordinates know what they're doing."

He doesn't give his wife room to answer and presses his lips against her soft ones.