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Chapter 23 - I Have to Return to My Lovely Wife

"It's okay, Kai-kun. You can tell me anytime. We're together from now on, so it doesn't really matter to me," Reika reassured him.

Kai observed Reika for a moment before standing up. He walked behind her and hugged her tightly, saying, "It's not that I don't want to tell you. It's just... I don't want to take any risks. If I reveal too much, something might happen. It's complicated."

Reika shook her head and replied, "That's fine, Kai-kun. If you think it's dangerous to share your secrets, then keep them to yourself. Your safety is more important to me than satisfying my curiosity. I don't want anything bad to happen to you."

Hearing her selfless words, Kai's heart swelled with affection. He couldn't help but fall deeper in love with her. She prioritized his well-being over her own desire for knowledge. Greed might be a part of human nature, but Reika didn't let it control her actions. Other women or greedy individuals would surely plot against him to obtain his miraculous pills, which could be worth a fortune.

"You silly girl," Kai said, gently kissing her cheek. "I won't let anything happen to me. But you're right, it's best to keep it hidden. Safety first. However, don't worry. Once I can handle everything, I'll share it all with you. I promise to protect my life and keep you informed."

Kai tilted Reika's head up, locking eyes with her. With a charming smile, he added, "Because I have to return to my lovely wife and take care of you."

"Kai-kun," Reika murmured.

Reika's heart fluttered at his endearing words, her cheeks flushed with affection. They locked eyes, their lips inching closer, anticipation thick in the air. Slowly, they closed the gap, savoring the sweetness of their kisses.

After a while, the two of them reluctantly separated their lips, their eyes locked in a dazed state. Reika's heart still fluttered with the sweetness of their kiss. 

Kai licked his lips and a mischievous smile formed on his face. "It tastes like bacon," he said, teasingly. 

"Muu... Kai-kun, you're such an idiot," Reika replied, blushing and lightly slapping his chest. She quickly returned her attention to her breakfast, trying to hide her embarrassment.

As they finished their breakfast, Reika took charge of doing the dishes, while Kai excused himself to take a shower and get dressed in his school uniform. They walked toward the car garage together, but when they arrived, Reika noticed that there was no car in sight. 

"Why are we here? Shouldn't we be going to school?" Reika asked, her curiosity getting the better of her. 

Kai grinned at her, holding a secret. He opened a system window and took out a sleek Black Lamborghini Aventador, causing Reika's heart to skip a beat in surprise. 

"H-how did you do that, Kai-kun? Is it magic?" she asked, gripping his hands tightly. 

"Haha! Your reaction is priceless, Rei," he chuckled. 

Reika blushed and coughed, regaining her composure. "Kai-kun, if this is part of your secret, please don't show it to anyone," she pleaded. 

Her brows furrowed as she started to ponder the implications of Kai's abilities. She realized that they needed to be prepared for the possibility of someone finding out. A high school boy who could conjure magical pills and drive luxurious cars was not something to be taken lightly. Reika began formulating a plan to keep their secret safe and protect themselves from potential exposure. 

Kai couldn't resist the sight of Reika's adorable, delicately knitted eyebrows and impulsively leaned in to plant a tender kiss on them. Reika immediately jolted awake, her eyes widening with surprise as she looked at Kai.

"We're gonna be late if we don't leave now. We need to swing by your place so you can change your underwear," Kai said with a mischievous smirk.

Reika's face turned as red as an apple upon hearing this, and she cutely glared at Kai. "I-I'm actually wearing a new pair. I always carry extras just in case," she stammered.

Unfortunately, the tail end of her sentence got swallowed up in a barely audible mosquito voice that only she could hear. 

"Haha, that's great then. I can't let you go commando. It's something only I should have the privilege of seeing," Kai teased.

"Muu... You're already so naughty this early in the morning," Reika playfully exclaimed, then moved towards the other side of the car before opening the window.

Her eyes were shining with sheer excitement. She had never seen a car quite like this before, even though her older sisters had. It was like stepping into a whole new world.

Kai smiled and shook his head, then proceeded to climb into the driver's seat. Once settled, they both fastened their seat belts and eagerly explored the car like children who had just received a new toy.

"This car is awesome, Kai-kun. But it only has two seats. Li-er won't be able to come with us," Reika marveled.

"You're right... Wait, are you okay with me taking Lian Li?" Kai inquired.

Reika tilted her head curiously. "Hmmm? Didn't I already tell you it's fine? I spoke to Li-er about it yesterday."

"What? When? You never mentioned anything to me. I've been waiting for you to tell me straight up," Kai replied, baffled.

"Now you know." Reika's lips curled upward, and she stopped saying more as she didn't want to talk about this. All she cared about was her time with Kai.

Kai, on the other hand, couldn't help but shake his head at Reika's reaction. He couldn't believe his luck - having her as his first woman was more than he ever imagined. He started the engine of the car and the powerful vehicle roared loudly, its sound reverberating through the air.

"Wooo! Yeah baby! That's what I'm talking about!" Kai exclaimed excitedly. The adrenaline rush he felt from the engine's roar gave him chills down his spine, making him feel alive.

Reika, however, interrupted his excitement with a concerned tone. "Kai-kun! Calm down. We might get into an accident if you become too excited."

"Hehe. I'm sorry," Kai sheepishly replied, realizing that he might have gotten carried away.

Reika giggled, finding his childlike enthusiasm endearing. "You looked like a normal high school boy just now. You should act like this more often."

Curiosity got the better of Kai, and he couldn't help but ask, "Which version of me do you prefer then?"

Reika pondered his question for a moment, her mind filled with pleasant memories of their time together.

"Hmmm," she started, a mischievous glint in her eyes. "I like both."

Kai raised an eyebrow, a cheeky grin forming on his face. He couldn't resist pushing a bit further. "How about... the me in bed?"

Reika's face instantly turned a shade of crimson as she recalled the intense and passionate moments they had shared. She shyly averted her gaze and stammered, "Well, um... I... I like that too."

Kai smiled, feeling a sense of warmth, knowing how much their connection meant to her. Her romance points are rising higher. With gentle focus, he drove the car outside the gate, ready to embark on another thrilling journey towards their school.