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Chapter 273 During a pause when Meredith was catching his breath , he said flatly , " If there's nothing else , I'm hanging up . " . " You dare ! Get your ass back here and get married . " " Fine . If you're not afraid of the whole family dying from poison and making the news after we're married , I'll come back anytime . " He let out a cold laugh . " I'm an expert at making poison . " With that , Adrian hung up . He said those last two sentences with his back to Rebecca , his face dark and menacing . It was as if he didn't want Rebecca to discover his dark side .

He was afraid she would run away if she saw him like this . Taking a deep breath , Adrian tried to calm himself . When he turned and got back in the car , he was already wearing the Chapter 273 familiar smile of Professor Shaw , the one his students always saw . " Tired of waiting ? " " Not at all . " Rebecca shook her head , but she could still sense Adrian's facade . " What's wrong ? Did something happen ? Is the lab rushing you ? " Adrian started the car , his eyes on the road . " No , that was family . " " Family , huh . " Rebecca grew curious and turned to look at him .

" I don't think you've ever mentioned them . Who's in your family ? Are you close ? " Adrian didn't answer immediately , as if he were subconsciously weighing his words . But those two seconds of hesitation were enough for Rebecca to realize . Wait . Chapter 273 Had she been a little too forward with her question ? There was still a month left in their trial period . Asking this kind of question now , wouldn't it be awkward if he didn't want to answer ? Before Adrian could speak , Rebecca quickly forced a grin . " I was just asking . I'm not actually that curious .

" Adrian turned to glance at her , swallowing the words he was about to say . Really ? So her curiosity about me was that low . Their relationship wasn't at that stage yet ; some topics were indeed off - limits . With that thought , Adrian managed a strained smile . " Shall we get going then ? " " Yeah , let's go . " The car pulled out onto the road . By unspoken agreement , neither of them mentioned what had just happened . A not - so - perfect date . Chapter 273 While watching the movie , both Rebecca and Adrian seemed preoccupied .

The mystery movie had a fast pace , and you'd miss important clues if you zoned out for even a moment . So after it was over , they both tacitly agreed not to discuss the narrative control . " Are you heading to the lab in a bit ? " " Yeah . " Adrian glanced at the time . " We still have a little time . Want to do something else ? " " What ... are you thinking ? " Rebecca's mind went to the gutter , and her face flushed with embarrassment . Adrian couldn't help but laugh . " Even if you wanted to , there isn't enough time . We have less than forty minutes left .

" Rebecca breathed a sigh of relief , her mouth moving faster than her brain . " I get it , I get it . Men , you all say you can last a long Chapter 273 time . " Adrian stopped in his tracks . He turned his head , his hand holding Rebecca's tightening slightly . " Who else has said that to you ? " " No one , no one . " Rebecca finally realized what she'd said , looking embarrassed . " That's just what they say in TV shows and novels . I was just talking . " Adrian narrowed his eyes , but seeing that Rebecca didn't seem to be lying , his jealousy slowly faded .

He slowly moved closer , lowering his head to whisper in Rebecca's ear : " The proof is in the pudding , Rebecca , understand ? " " Understand what ? " Rebecca hadn't been desensitized yet ; she inevitably grew nervous whenever Adrian got close . Chapter 273 " Heh ... " Adrian let out a low , husky laugh , and Rebecca felt the tips of her ears burning . He took the opportunity to wrap his arm around Rebecca and kiss her neck . " It's nothing . " They didn't do anything else , just being together pointlessly , yet it felt blissful .

For a professor who spent all day in the lab , refusing to rest until his paper was written , and a workaholic who wished she could use her eating and sleeping time for work , this was simply unbelievable . " Professor Shaw , is this what being in a relationship is like ? It feels a bit like being lost in pleasure . " " I suppose so . " Adrian found Rebecca's question adorable and nodded with a smile in agreement . After a little while longer , Adrian had to leave . " Sorry , I don't have time to have dinner with you . " Chapter 273 Rebecca shrugged .

" It's okay , you have work commitments , I understand . Remember to grab something to eat on your way to the lab . " Adrian nodded . "Where are you heading ? Home , or to the office ? " " I'm going to have dinner with Madeleine . " Adrian took a moment to process that . " Mrs. Livingston . " " Right . " Rebecca nodded . " Okay , be safe on your way then . Wait for me ... never mind , I'll probably be in the lab until the early hours . " Cedella Cedella is a passionate storyteller known for her bold romantic and spicy novels that keep readers hooked from the very first chapter.

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