The Billionaire's Priceless Darling: 33 Days of the CEO's Pursuit - Chapter 199 - Gu Xiaoai, Hold Me 1

Gu Xiaoai’s eyes widened in surprise. Li Juefeng turned his gaze towards her, his dark eyes filled with a brooding intensity. His voice was cold and sharp, “What else did housekeeper Tong tell you?”

The seriousness and solemnity on his face reminded her of housekeeper Tong’s earlier ambiguous attitude…

Was there something she shouldn’t have asked?

“Nothing. Pretend I didn’t ask anything.” Gu Xiaoai, not one to pry, said lightly and turned to leave.

After setting down her drawing tools, Gu Xiaoai picked up a broom and returned to the kitchen. Li Juefeng was still standing there, his expression dark, lost in thought.

“Excuse me.”

Gu Xiaoai called softly, bending down to sweep away the broken plate and food.

Li Juefeng watched her sweeping intently, then suddenly tossed her broom aside and lifted her face to kiss her.

Gu Xiaoai frowned, ready to push him away, but realized it wasn’t quite a kiss.

He merely pressed his lips against hers.

Just touching, without any further intimacy.

His hands cradled her face, holding her still, his lips resting on hers, eyes closed, long lashes casting a shadow.

What was going on with him?

Gu Xiaoai was puzzled. He didn’t move, and she dared not either. His usually warm hands felt a bit cool, giving her flushed face a soothing sensation…

It wasn’t so much a kiss as it was seeking comfort from her.

No passion.

No entanglement.

No force…

He just held her face, eyes closed, lips against hers.

His gentle breath brushed against her face, and she could feel his unsteady breathing.

“Blub blub blub-”

The pot on the stove began to boil over, making a bubbling sound.

Li Juefeng’s previously motionless body finally stirred. Gu Xiaoai thought he was going to tend to the pot, but instead, he pulled her into his arms, holding her tightly.

The sudden movement caused Gu Xiaoai’s face to bump into his chest, making her cry out in pain, “What’s wrong?”

So unusual… so quiet…

It wasn’t like him at all.

“Gu Xiaoai, hold me.” Li Juefeng’s voice was low and hoarse, his arms wrapped tightly around her.

For some reason, she suddenly remembered the time Chu Shixiu held her. She had wanted to return his embrace… but in the end, she didn’t dare lift her arms to hug him.

Different men, different embraces.

When Chu Shixiu held her, it was with cautious urgency, afraid of hurting her yet fearing she would slip away.

Li Juefeng’s embrace was always full of possessiveness, his presence intense, like a leopard constantly on the hunt. Why was he acting so out of character this time?