chapter 14 Misunderstood as a couple

The moment Layla Li leaned down, Allen Chen felt a softness in his chest. Layla Li, on the other hand, felt his strong manly chest. Since her divorce from her ex-husband four or five years ago, this was the first time she had come into contact with a man's body. This touch made her whole body feel hot. Her legs unconsciously tightened, and she couldn't fasten the seatbelt buckle. Oddly, her movements, rubbing against him, ignited a fiery feeling in Allen Chen, almost causing a physical reaction. "Phew, it's buckled up." Layla Li exhaled, her voice shaky. She couldn't take it anymore. Especially when she glimpsed the slightly protruding area below Allen Chen, her heart raced even more, so she quickly sat up and looked away. "Mr. Chen, which hospital are you planning to go to?" "Listen to your arrangement, Ms. Li. I think I mainly have superficial injuries, so a little treatment should do," Allen Chen coughed and avoided eye contact. Only he knew the picture that just appeared in his mind. Layla Li said, "Then, let's go to Tianmei Hospital. It's my hospital, so you can trust the quality of treatment there." "Okay, I'll listen to you, Ms. Li." "Could you please stop calling me ‘Ms. Li’?" Layla Li glanced at him. "I'm 35 this year, and you?" "I'm 32," Allen Chen replied. Layla Li smiled and said, "If you don't mind, you can call me 'sister.'" "Sister Layla," Allen Chen hesitated for a moment and quickly added. Layla Li felt a sweet sensation in her heart. "From now on, you can just call me by my name." "Allen Chen, take a rest, we'll be at the hospital soon." "Okay, Layla." "Don't mention it." The treatment quality at Tianmei Hospital was indeed good, especially when Layla Li personally brought in a patient. The quality was beyond doubt. In just a short while, Allen Chen felt his fatigue vanish, and he was full of energy. "How are you feeling?" Layla Li walked in with a few sets of suits. Allen Chen got out of bed. "It's really no wonder it's a hospital under Layla's management. The doctors here are very skilled, and I'm feeling much better already." "What about these clothes?" "They're for you to wear. I'm sorry about earlier when my car malfunctioned, and you almost got hurt," Layla Li said. Allen Chen shook his head and said, "Sister Layla, that's all in the past. Can we move on from it?" "Alright," Layla Li smiled, and she was absolutely stunning, like a lotus flower in full bloom. Who would have thought that this seemingly aloof woman could be so captivating when she smiled? Allen Chen's heart inexplicably raced for a moment. "What happened with the car malfunction?" "Someone was trying to harm me," Layla Li's smile faded, and her eyes showed a hint of fatigue. "But don't worry, these things happen from time to time." "These threats could come from external sources or even from within. It's difficult to pinpoint who's behind it." "You saying that only makes me more worried," Allen Chen said, holding her hand without realizing it. The moment he did, his heart started racing! Damn it! What am I doing? If Layla Li slapped him, he was not surprised. But Layla Li was just stunned for a moment, and then tears flashed in her eyes and she fell into his arms. "Sister Layla?" Allen Chen was dumbfounded. Layla Li, one of the three most beautiful CEOs of one of the top ten companies in Hai City, usually held herself high and was someone to look up to. Now, she was lying in his arms, tightly hugging him! This was something Allen Chen wouldn't have dared to dream of! However, it was happening in reality! Little did he know that no matter how powerful Layla Li was, she was still a woman. Every woman needed care, affection, and understanding. In these years, Allen Chen was the only one who had gotten close to her! Feeling his care and affection, Layla Li couldn't hold back her emotions. After a while, she slowly got up from Allen Chen's embrace and blushed, saying, "I'm sorry, I got your clothes wet." "It's okay. You can use my shoulder whenever you need," Allen Chen said. Layla Li felt warmth in her heart. More than the superficial successes, this simple and genuine care was what she wanted the most. "Thank you. Can you promise to keep this a secret?" "I understand. The famous Ms. Li would never shed tears like a little girl," Allen Chen joked. Layla Li lightly patted his chest. "You're naughty, making fun of me!" "You're naughty too, acting all cute with me. My heart has been racing so much, I almost suffocated," he said, unable to control himself when he saw her acting like a little girl. Being alone together in a room could easily lead to a spark. Layla Li was beautiful and alluring, and if she continued acting cute, any man would struggle to resist. Seeing the desire in his eyes, Layla Li took a step back, brushed her hair, and said, "Don't get the wrong idea. I'm not that kind of woman." "Sister Layla..." Allen Chen took a step towards her and wanted to explain. "You should try on the clothes," Layla Li saw him approaching and felt flustered. She quickly walked outside. "Change, and then we'll go to the restaurant." "I still need to thank you." "Well, okay," Allen Chen smiled bitterly. It turned out that she just wanted to thank him. Shaking his head, he persuaded himself not to think too much. A woman like Layla Li was not something he could get now. Allen Chen chose a white shirt and put on a black suit jacket. Allen Chen adjusted himself in front of the bathroom mirror before leaving the hospital room. "Uncle, give me a hug!" Seeing him coming out, Grace immediately ran over and hugged his thigh. Layla Li quickly said, "You can't do that, Grace. Uncle is injured, and you might hurt him." "It's okay," Allen Chen smiled and naturally picked up Grace, placing her on his shoulder. "Up high." "Hehe!" Grace immediately laughed, her eyes like crescent moons. Seeing this heartwarming scene, Layla Li suddenly lost herself, gazing at them as though she was watching a father and daughter. The people around them looked at the three of them as if they were a family. "Such a handsome man and a beautiful woman, their family is so good-looking." "It's so harmonious. Look at you, you stubborn man. Your son has grown so much; have you ever hugged him?" "This is the true meaning of a romantic man!" "They look like such a sweet family." "..." Hearing the comments from those around them, Layla Li's cheeks turned red and her heart was pounding. She didn't explain anything. She followed Allen Chen and walked slowly like a little woman. After walking for a while, Allen Chen felt that the number of glances over him was increasing, and he said with some embarrassment, "Sister Layla, I'm sorry, they misunderstood." "I'll put the Grace down right now." "No, no need," Layla Li waved her hands quickly, "I mean, Grace is very happy. You don't need to care what outsiders say." "After all, they are not familiar with us, so misunderstandings are inevitable." "Shall we go eat?" "Okay, which restaurant should we go to?" Allen Chen asked. Layla Li looked outside the hospital. There were several restaurants, but she actually pointed to a family restaurant!