Chapter 771 Simplicity And Innocence


    Everyone hid things. Some buried their dirty secrets or tucked them away from sight. But no matter


    how much people tried to conceal the goodness in their hearts, it would alwayse forth as if seeking


    the light.


    If a person wasn''t used to being kind, they would feel awkward at first. They might reflexively go back


    to their old ways if other people noticed that spark of goodness in them.


    Michelle saw Tim smile.


    Even though the smile on Tim''s face had already disappeared, Michelle smiled at him too.


    It was a bright and encouraging smile.


    She hadn''t verbalized anything, but it seemed as if she had already said a thousand kind words with


    her eyes.


    Even though she didn''t know whether he was good or not, she treated him with dignity and respect—


    just like her parents did.


    Such a gentle smile left a strong impact on Tim, reminding him that he didn''t deserve any forgiveness.


    Even if he no longer held any malice for the world, he was still emotionally detached from everything in


    life.


    In the end, the object of his longing would be his downfall.


    Michelle''s charming eyes and kind smile left a deep impression on him, making him want her even


    more.


    However, the young woman was kind to everyone. He wasn''t special to her at all. She would even help


    a homeless person with a hangover.


    But Michelle was special to Tim, like a firefly in the night. He wanted to keep that firefly for as long as


    possible.


    First, he had to catch it.


    But now was not the time. He had to be patient.


    Tim took out the warm milk and began to drink it. As he swallowed, the liquid went smoothly down his


    throat and into his stomach, warming him all over.


    He calmed down.


    As he took some more gulps of milk, he found himself in a good mood. He had not felt this way in many


    years, and once the feeling took root, it seemed to spread quickly.


    Absentmindedly, he asked, "Which do you prefer: the mountain or the sea?"


    He immediately regretted putting the question out.


    He was more than capable ofing to a decision on his own.


    And yet, he wanted her advice.


    Michelle tilted her head and blinked back at him in confusion.


    He amended, "If you had the choice, would you live in the mountains or on an ind?"


    Although Michelle didn''t know why he had suddenly brought the topic up, she mulled over her answer


    and then decided, "An ind. I''ve never lived on an ind before."


    What was more, Leon had lived on an ind since he was born.


    "I see," Tim replied, nodding slightly.


    He didn''t want to continue this particr conversation at the risk of exposing his n so he changed


    the topic.


    "I''ve sent you a friend request. Why haven''t you epted it?"


    Tim frowned, looking fierce once again. However, Michelle was no longer afraid of him because she


    was convinced that he was capable of being good.


    She had caught him smiling twice.


    The first time was when he had a meal at her house, and the second smile happened just now. He


    seemed unaware that he had done it, but Michelle had noticed.


    In reply, she said, "Really? I haven''t received any."


    How could that be?


    He was sure that he had sent her a friend request.


    Someone must have deleted his request, and he had a feeling he knew who had done it.


    "Take out your phone and send me a friend request," Tim ordered.


    "Huh? Oh, okay." Michelle thought that since they were neighbors, it should not be a big deal to


    be friends with him online. Tim took out his own phone, dictated his number and watched her


    send the request.


    When she was done, she realized that it was gettingte. Michelle said her goodbyes and quickly left.


    ine got up to make breakfast but discovered that there was no need to do so. A pair of fluffy slippers


    were ced on the shoe rack by the door. Michelle must have gone out.


    But it was too early in the day for her daughter to be moving about.


    ine walked to the front door to see if she could catch a glimpse of Michelle, but she didn''t expect


    that the girl would still be nearby.


    She saw Michelle waving at their new neighbor.


    Tim watched her daughter leave. It was like how ine watched her husband go to work the previous


    morning.


    The important thing to remember was that Tim was the owner of the coat that Michelle nned to hand


    wash.


    She was now eighty percent sure her daughter was dating Tim.


    But Tim didn''t look like a man who knew how to take care of his girlfriend.


    ine frowned at that thought.


    It was eight o''clock when Michelle arrived at the C Mansion.


    She had been to Leon''s house twice before so she knew how to get there.


    The sky was overcast with clouds, but Michelle looked very happy. She rang the doorbell and waited


    with a smile on her face.


    When Leon opened the door, he looked a little scruffy. He was wearing a robe which had opened


    partway to reveal his corbones and his chest.


    When Michelle''s gazended on his face, she noticed that he sported a five o''clock shadow.


    "Good morning! How manly you look today!" Michelle teased by way of greeting.


    Stunned to see her on his door step, Leon wondered if he was still dreaming. He reached up to scrub


    his face with one hand and realized that his chin was kind of prickly.


    He was not dreaming.


    Last night, Michelle had asked him to not send her to work this morning. And yet, here she was.


    He could smell the aroma of food in the air, and his appetite was sharpened.


    He was suddenly reminded of three years ago. Michelle had a tendency to bezy, but she had gotten


    up early and traveled quite the distance to buy him soy milk and a bowl of handmade rice noodles.


    If Lydia hadn''t told him about it, he might have never known.


    The memory made him feel warm.


    Leon pulled Michelle into a hug, resting his chin on top of her head. One hand settled on her lower


    back while the other gently stroked the back of her head.


    "Leon..." Surprised, Michelle stiffened in his embrace. Her fist clenched around the bag in her hand.


    She had one cheek pressed against his chest, and his robe was soft and silky. All of the sudden, it felt


    too warm.


    She blushed once more.


    Leon always hugged her for no reason.


    Her heart started to beat faster.


    Leon briefly tightened his embrace and kissed her hair.


    "Did you get up early again?"


    Michelle hadn''t heard him say "again," so she nodded and smiled. "It''s not early now, Leon. Let''s have


    breakfast."


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    She pulled herself out of his arms and carried their meal inside.


    Leon closed the door, followed after her and watched as she took out their breakfast.


    He smiled when she brought out fried eggs.


    It was a simple breakfast, but he liked it very much.


    He held Michelle from behind and bowed his head, rubbing his cheek against hers. His day-old beard


    made her feel itchy.


    But she was also very happy that she didn''t want to push him away.


    "You keep bringing me breakfast. Can you tell me why?" Leon asked.