Sadness numbed Reyes's senses. He didn't even hear the footsteps behind him.
Toya had a cup in her hand and wanted to get some water in the kitchen. As soon as she got down, she found Reyes standing next to a wall. Even though his back was to her, she could tell he was upset.
Why was he sad? Because he didn't like his stepmother?
Did he read too many fairy tales and was afraid that his stepmother would make things difficult for him?
Just like the troubled Snow White and Cinderella.
Toya found her association adorable and couldn't bear to see Reyes sad.
She came up behind Reyes.
Reyes finally realized there was someone behind him. He quickly straightened his back and turned around.
A cool and arrogant expression instantly appeared on his face.
Toya wasn't intimidated by his expression, because his eyes were still teary. Now, he was obviously toughing it out.
A rare kind smile appeared on her usually cold and distant face.
"Reyes, are you upset?"
Reyes was at a loss. He couldn't understand why Toya suddenly appeared behind him.
However, he still denied it subconsciously. "No."
He would never admit it. It was embarrassing to be discovered sulking by others.
If it had been anyone else, they might have thoughtfully changed the subject after receiving a negative answer. But she was Toya, the only daughter of the Madison family's head. She had been pampered to be cold and arrogant and had always done what she wanted to do. Accommodating others also depended on her mood.
Obviously, she didn't really want to accommodate Reyes right now, because he looked cute when he was upset.
She didn't want Reyes to cover up the cuteness.
So she reached out and touched the corner of Reyes's eye.
Under his shocked and confused gaze, she used the tip of her tongue to lick the teardrop that was stuck to her fingertip.
With a cold and pretty face, she said leisurely, "It's salty."
Reyes froze.
He froze when Toya reached for his face.
The skin on her palm was so fair that it was slightly transparent. One could vaguely see the tiny blood vessels under the skin. It looked fragile and beautiful.
Her fingers were slender and long, and her bones were straight. Every single one of them looked just right, like a perfect model for others to see.
Her nails were pink and neatly trimmed. As she moved, her fingertips lightly scraped his skin.
It tickled.
His gaze followed her finger uncontrollably.
He saw her put her finger on his lower lip. She opened her mouth slightly, stuck out her tongue and licked it quickly.
He pursed his lips and swallowed.
The little tongue that was only slightly exposed looked very soft and flexible. If it could be rolled up and sucked, it should be able to suck away a lot of sweet juice.
Toya mesmerized Reyes with a single movement, and his heart was beating even crazier than before.
The self-control he'd been so proud of had failed him in front of Toya. With every breath he took, he felt like he was one step closer to committing a crime.
Who cared what Toya was talking about?
Toya, clearly sensing that the air around her had changed, looked at him. It had become dangerous.
She was at a loss and did not understand where that aggrieved man had gone.
That poor little thing was hidden by him so quickly?
How disappointing.
The smile on her face disappeared and she said in a cold and arrogant tone, "Don't worry, I'm different from the evil stepmother in fairy tales. I won't bully you."
The word "stepmother" was like a bucket of cold water that drenched Reyes's restless body.
Toya realized that the man had become pitiful again.
However, she did not show her soft-heartedness this time. She only said lightly, "So you don't have to be sad."
Reyes didn't argue this time.
Although it wasn't like what Toya thought, it was still sad.
This man seemed even more pitiful than before.
Toja was stunned, but she didn't show it. "I'll fetch water from the kitchen. Would you like some?"
Reyes shook his head.
Toya slowly walked into the kitchen in her slippers.
Reyes watched her go, then realized she'd come out in her pajamas.
It wasn't the kind of sexy pajamas that only had a few pieces of fabric. It was a very normal white top and shorts.
It was normal to wear clothes in such hot weather.
But she also exposed her arms and legs.
Reyes's gaze swept over her exposed skin, inch by inch.
It was pink and white without any trace of lovemaking.
He heaved a sigh of relief.
No matter what happened in the past or what happened in the future, at least today, he did not have to face the awkward situation of his beloved woman being banged by his father.
After finishing her water, Toya picked up her cup and slowly walked back.
She saw Reyes standing there sadly in a daze. He couldn't bear to leave quietly.
She stopped and met his gaze.
There was no expression on his face, but he was using a gaze that didn't have any offensive power.
Toya guessed. "This room is where your mother used to live?"