A Star Reborn: The Queen’s Return
chapter-250

Xia Ling wanted to leave.

Li Lei said, “Change into a long-sleeved shirt and a pair of trousers.” She was scratched very badly because she was wearing a sleeveless dress. No matter what, it was safer for her to change before saving the kitten.

Xia Ling was extremely worried about the kitten. Since Li Lei was stubborn, she could only change her clothes in the bedroom.

After returning to the living room, she ignored the way Er Mao was fiercely staring at the kitten, squatted in front of the kitten to block it from Er Mao’s sight and lifted her hands.

The frightened kitten meowed and sped into her arms at lightning speed.

Xia Ling felt its small claws tightly holding on to her sleeves. Its sharp claws pierced through the cotton fabric and pricked her skin. It was painful, but she did not dare to exclaim because she was afraid that Li Lei would be unhappy again and punish it.

She protected it and carefully moved it away from Er Mao. As she walked past the beautiful monster, the kitten shivered in fear. It was obvious that it was seized with terror.

She hurriedly carried it into the bedroom and closed the door.

Her bedroom was a place which Er Mao never set foot in. His scent was very faint there, and the air smelled like fragrant jasmine and the perfume she was wearing. The kitten shivered for a while before it slowly calmed down, but was not willing to leave her arms. Instead, it clawed her more strongly.

Xia Ling slightly understood the cat’s feelings. It had just entered a foreign environment and was immediately bullied, of course, it did not feel safe. She used her fingers to rub its fur slowly and warmly said, “Don’t be afraid. It’s ok.”

However, in her heart, she sort of regretted bringing it back home.

How could she forget that there was a huge and frightening beast like Er Mao at home?

Li Lei was also vicious.

Suddenly, she realized that if she could not even protect herself, how was she qualified to take care of a pet? If she brought it back, both of them would be bullied by Li Lei. She had a troubled expression as she heard the bedroom door open. She turned around only to see Li Lei.

After looking at the person and cat on the bed, he said, “I have already called for a vet to come to give it a checkup and deworm it. Don’t keep holding it. You brought it home from the streets so it is filthy.”

Xia Ling replied, “It is scared.”

Li Lei said, “Well, you still have to leave it outside the bedroom. I have already brought Er Mao over to my place. He won’t be coming back today.”

Xia Ling shook her head. “The entire house is filled with Er Mao’s scent.” Only her bedroom was a little better.

Li Lei was upset. “Anyway, you can’t hold it.” Seeing that she was displeased, he thought about it and added, “Or you can leave it in the bedroom and sleep in the guest room instead.”

Xia Ling had owned a cat before. She unknowingly petted the cat and said, “It will have to stay with me tonight. Besides, it just moved into a new place and received a fright. It will better if it has something familiar near it.”

Li Lei looked at the mud stains on her clothes caused by the kitty. Why did he cause trouble for himself by suggesting that she bring the cat home? “I don’t think it is that fragile.” Weren’t cats supposed to be very independent? In the past, when Er Mao was not even a month old, he already dared to provoke a cobra single-handedly and was not afraid of anything. “Leave it alone for a night and it will conquer all its fears.”

Xia Ling bit her lip and refused to relent.

Li Lei walked in front of her intending to snatch the cat. It was a filthy creature. What if it was filled with germs and caused her to become sick? However, Xia Ling dodged and avoided him.

“Li Lei.” She glared at him indignantly. “Is bullying me not enough? Why do you have to bully my cat as well?!”

“I…” How have I bullied you? Li Lei was annoyed. Sure enough, women and pets were the most unreasonable things in the world. What made him make such a stupid decision to have them both?

Xia Ling and the cat looked nervously at him.

After thinking about it, Li Lei felt that he had just restored a bit of his rapport with Xiao Ling and did not want to destroy their relationship again because of an insignificant matter. Looking at her accusatory expression, he was really worried that he would hurt her sensitive emotions on impulse.

He sighed and patiently offered advice. “At least give it a bath. It is too dirty.”

Unexpectedly, Xia Ling still shook her head. This was the cat’s first day in a new home, so it should not be given a bath. Logically speaking, it would become afraid when it was in an unfamiliar environment and it disliked baths. In conclusion, the best way was to maintain its original state and wait for the cat to adapt to its surroundings.

Li Lei was about to go crazy. She rejected all of his suggestions. Did he really have to let that filthy cat spread its germs to his woman for one night?

“I’m worried that it will hurt you.” Li Lei gritted his teeth as he looked at her stubbornly refusing to give him the cat. “It is possible for you to keep the cat. However, I will also sleep with you tonight. Otherwise, if it scratches you and your wounds become infected, there will be no one to help you in the middle of the night.”

Xia Ling lowered her head.

Sleep with him? Although they had slept together in the past, it was different now that they had already broken up. What would it mean if they slept together again? However, now that she was living under his roof, how could she reject him?

“I promise I won’t touch you.” Li Lei looked at her expression and knew that she was unhappy. He could only suppress his anger and make that promise. He was afraid that he would scare her again. Since Tan Ying said that he had to pester her continuously for 24 hours, he could only continue in this direction.

“Can I reject you?” Xia Ling laughed sarcastically and looked at him. “You have Er Mao’s scent on you. Go take a shower.”

Li Lei was speechless. The cat which was licking her face was now protected by her like a baby, but as the rightful owner of the house, he had to shower to accommodate it?

Big Boss Li tolerated it.

In the bathroom, he seriously cleaned himself and asked for someone to send over deodorant, which he sprayed all over himself. Only then did push the door and re-entered Xia Ling’s bedroom.

Xia Ling was already asleep on the bed. She was hugging the cat and had her back facing him, leaving him some space on the bed.

Li Lei got on the bed and pulled up the blanket. After hesitating for a while, he reached out and hugged her from behind.

She struggled for a bit before letting him hug her. Her thin back was pressed against his chest like the wings of a bird. Satisfied, Li lei fell into a deep sleep after a short time.

However, she could not fall asleep. The warmth of the body behind her felt like it was burning her. Keeping a cat was her own decision, but he had to meddle in her affairs and still wanted to sleep with her…

When did doing something she wanted became so difficult?

She lowered her head and looked at the hairy cat in her arms.

Also awake, the kitten it stuck out its small wet tongue and licked her.

I shouldn’t have brought you back. Now, you have to suffer the same fear as me. After I have found a new owner for you, I will let you go. She thought silently inside.

Behind her, Li Lei, who was in a deep sleep, hugged her even tighter.

The moonlight shined brightly in the quiet night.