Chapter 574: 574: Hating You for One Second

Adrian Zhekova stared at her for a while before asking, “Really?”

“Really.” Cindy Clarke nodded hastily and pushed his shoulder, “And, aren’t you tired holding me like this?”

“If I said I’m tired, would you lose weight?” Adrian asked with a smile.

Cindy was startled, “Am I really that heavy?”

“Just kidding, just kidding.” Adrian quickly responded.

But Cindy was genuinely a little nervous.

She touched the flesh on her arm and then her face, “No, I need to weigh myself when I get home.”

She hadn’t weighed herself in a long time.

Although she didn’t love exercising,

She had to take care of Morgan Zhekova and work by herself.

Because she was so busy, being busy also meant a lot of physical activity.

So even without deliberate exercise, her weight was well controlled, and she didn’t even need to control her diet.

However, since she got together with Adrian, not only was Morgan taken care of, but she was too.

The only thing she had to do every day was prepare for the competition.

Constantly researching cuisine and tasting her new studies.

That meant eating without exercising.

Cindy was really afraid that she would gain weight like this.

“You haven’t gained weight.” Adrian said, “Do you believe I can do squats with you on one hand?”

“If you don’t believe me, I’ll show you.” Adrian immediately let go of one hand, and with one arm held Cindy, preparing to squat on the spot.

Cindy was frightened and quickly said, “I believe it, I believe it! Don’t do it, please!”

Did he want to make headlines with so many people around?

Adrian regretfully said, “Really don’t need it? I can really do it.”

“Really don’t need.” Cindy shook her head frantically.

But Adrian was still persistent, “How about I do it for you when we get home?”

“…” Cindy could only stall him, “We’ll… talk about it at home.”

So Adrian carried Cindy directly into the car, and then went back to the driver’s seat.

By the time Adrian got in the car, Cindy had already fastened her seatbelt.

As Adrian buckled his seatbelt, Cindy asked, “How did you come here?”

Even now, she still found it a pleasant surprise.

“Cleave Roland has been following you until you came to the airport to see them off, then I came.” Adrian said, “I didn’t expect you to handle it so quickly.”

Cindy laughed at herself, “When they heard I wanted to ask them for money, they hurried off.”

“I don’t know how long I can scare them this time.” Cindy said, “Anyway, let’s scare them away first and let me focus on the competition.”

Adrian, feeling distressed, reached out and held her hand.

If there was no regard for family ties, Adrian had a hundred ways to make sure they wouldn’t bother Cindy ever again.

Although Cindy could calmly deal with the three members of the Clarke family,

They were still, after all, her parents; she couldn’t be completely heartless.

And that’s why the current situation exists.

She could only cope with it but couldn’t be resolute.

“Let’s not talk about them.” Cindy didn’t want to mention the awkward situation that affected her mood, “Now that you’re out, you don’t have to work anymore?”

“It’s the same if I go back in the afternoon, I’ll only be out for an hour or two, it doesn’t matter.” Adrian explained.

“It’s just noon now, so it doesn’t matter even more.” Adrian said.

“What about lunch? Should we go home, and I’ll cook for you?” Cindy proposed with a smile.

“Sure.” Adrian quickly nodded.

Cindy’s cooking was definitely better than any random work lunch he could order.

On the way, she thought about what to make for Adrian’s lunch.

Upon returning home, Cindy changed her slippers and was about to go to the kitchen to prepare lunch.

But she was blocked by Adrian.

He was tall, and his chest was broad.

Once he stood in front of Cindy’s line of sight, she couldn’t see anything else but Adrian’s chest.

“What are you doing?” Cindy poked him.

“Didn’t you say when we got home you’d let me hold you and squat?” Adrian still remembered this.

Cindy: “…”

She didn’t!

However, before she could refuse, Adrian had already picked her up without waiting for an answer

This time, he directly put her on his shoulder.

So Cindy sat on his right shoulder.

“Ah!” Cindy screamed in fright, hastily reaching for Adrian’s hand.

Fortunately, Adrian quickly reached out to hold her hand.

He could also feel Cindy wobbling nervously, gripping his hand tightly, her palm sweating.

Sitting on Adrian’s shoulder, Cindy was afraid she would fall off.

Although she had been to higher places, this feeling was very different.

Cindy felt like she was almost touching the ceiling.

“Adrian Zhekova!” Cindy screamed in fright.

“I’m holding you.” Adrian held Cindy’s left hand with his left hand, while his right hand firmly held her slender ankle.

“I know, I know, I’m not fat.” Cindy hastily said, “You don’t need to squat now.”

Just this alone scared her,

If he started squatting, Cindy would be scared to death.

Seeing her genuine fear, Adrian put her down.

“Look how I lift you, effortlessly.” Adrian put Cindy down, “That means you’re not heavy at all.”

Cindy finally felt grounded, taking a deep breath of relief.

She clenched her teeth and glared at Adrian, but she couldn’t do anything to him.

She could only step on his foot in annoyance.

But then she was worried about hurting him, so she didn’t dare step on him with her slippers on.

Instead, she took off her slippers and lightly stepped on him: “Humph!”

This one “humph” softened Adrian’s heart.

How could Cindy be so cute!

She was clearly angry but couldn’t bear to do anything to him.

This “humph” wasn’t sure who it was directed at.

It could be that she was angry at herself after all.

Adrian couldn’t resist laughing and held her face to kiss her.

“Annoying!” Cindy complained.

“Who’s annoying? Am I annoying?” Adrian held her face and brought his smiling face closer, shamelessly asking, “Is it me who’s annoying?”

“Ah, I have to cook.” Cindy didn’t want to deal with him anymore.

Adrian kissed her heavily again: “Anyway, even if you think I’m annoying, I still love you.”

Cindy: “…”

Caught off guard by his sudden confession, her face turned red.

Seeing her reaction, Adrian laughed proudly before finally letting her go.

Cindy quickly escaped from Adrian’s embrace.

After entering the kitchen, she peeked her head out and said to Adrian, “I’ll be annoyed with you for one second and love you for a lifetime.”n/o/vel/b//in dot c//om

Adrian’s heart raced as he took a step forward, but Cindy quickly said, “Don’t come and mess around!”

This little girl really understood him.

He had barely taken a step and hadn’t said anything, yet she already knew what he wanted to do.