CHAPTER 94: CHAPTER 94: NATALIE VAUGHN IS A FEISTY LITTLE LION

Escape always seems intertwined with being in distress, and on the way back, the sky suddenly poured down heavy rain, drenching both of them completely.

Feeling the shiver of the person behind, Zane Thorne quickened the pace again. When the car pulled up close to the villa, the man immediately turned to look at Natalie Vaughn.

"Are you still okay?"

Natalie was too cold to speak; the rain was too icy, too chilling, she felt like she was in an ice cellar.

Zane Thorne, with his long legs, quickly parked the car, got out, and carried Natalie down without a moment’s delay, taking her straight to the bathroom.

"The water temperature shouldn’t be too high, just warm up your body for now, okay?"

Natalie nodded.

The man did have a fiery temperament, but Zane Thorne was lightly dressed, having shielded her from the wind and rain ahead, and now his chest was chilly too.

Natalie shivered.

"You should take a shower quickly too."

Zane Thorne saw how badly Natalie was freezing and turned on the faucet to adjust the temperature.

"Warm up until you can move, then heat it up more."

Natalie nodded randomly, urging Zane Thorne out. After about five minutes in the shower, her body was no longer so rigid.

When they both finished showering, a quarter of an hour had passed, leaving less than an hour before Natalie had to leave for the airport.

Zane Thorne made ginger soup to warm them up, and after finishing a bowl, Natalie felt her body heat up completely.

But it was still cold.

The place Zane Thorne was living in was bigger and more spacious than Natalie’s side, and since he was living there alone before, he hadn’t installed heating equipment.

"Go lie down in bed for a while."

Natalie did not refuse, but she pulled Zane Thorne along.

"You lie down too."

The man’s body temperature had returned, warm and toasty again.

How cold the bed was, how long would she have to lie there to warm up? Zane Thorne, with his high body temperature, was perfect for warming the bed.

Seeing Natalie’s lips still pale, the man took off his shoes and got into bed too. As soon as he lay down, Natalie immediately snuggled over.

Say, hugging for warmth, cuddling a man works just as well.

It was rare for Natalie to be so proactive in bed; Zane Thorne knew she was terribly cold and hugged her back.

This was the first time both were quite awake lying on a bed together. Perhaps since they had gotten their marriage certificate, Natalie didn’t feel awkward at all, even chatting a bit with Zane Thorne.

It felt somewhat like an old married couple.

"Why are guys always so warm?"

Zane Thorne had his chin resting on Natalie’s head.

"Guys?"

Natalie privately rolled her eyes.

"My dad and my brother are also very warm."

After speaking, Natalie paused.

"You’re especially warm."

"Shows I’m healthy."

Natalie:...

Suddenly recalling the muscles on Zane Thorne, she couldn’t resist poking them.

"I haven’t seen you work out, how did you get them?"

"You sleep like a lazy pig, how would you see?"

Natalie:...

That mouth of Zane Thorne! She really wanted to slap him a few times.

"Hmm, today you woke up later than me."

"Well, today is a special situation."

Natalie raised her head from his embrace.

"What special situation?"

"Not tired? Sleep a bit, I’ll wake you when it’s time."

Clearly not wanting to answer Natalie’s question.

Natalie also felt dizzy in her head, gave a small yawn and finally fell asleep in the man’s embrace.

Time wasn’t much, Natalie tends to keep things on her mind, no matter how tired, she always wakes up when it’s time, so she was not sleeping deeply.

She was supposed to wake up directly, but suddenly grew curious about how Zane Thorne would wake her, perhaps like those idol dramas with a kiss?

Just expecting that, and Natalie suddenly felt a slight itch on her eyelids.

Zane Thorne was kissing her!

Zane Thorne kissed gently, like reluctance, lingering lovingly. From the eyes to the tip of the nose, to the cheeks, down to the lips, then back up to kiss her brow and forehead.

Natalie kept trying hard to maintain her calm breathing, but Zane Thorne kissed and didn’t stop, as if a puppy had kissed all over her face?

Should she wake up now?

Just as Natalie was preparing to open her eyes, Zane Thorne finally pulled away and pinched Natalie’s nose.

Natalie:...

"Lazy little pig, time to wake up."

Natalie:...

Why couldn’t he persist in waking her with kisses, why do such a silly thing at the end!

Natalie suddenly opened her eyes, angrily glaring at the dog-faced man in front of her, slapping his hand away. Zane Thorne glanced at his reddened hand, squinted his eyes slightly.

How come she’s so hot-tempered?

She’s about to leave; he chose not to quibble with her. Zane Thorne withdrew his hand, pulling Natalie up.

"Quick, change your clothes."

He had called her a few minutes later, seeing she was sleeping sweetly.

Natalie had wanted to give Zane Thorne a good talking-to about his earlier actions when Zoe Chandler’s call came through. She and Summer Churchill had already arrived at the airport, but Natalie was in first class and could head over a bit later.

Though Natalie was still a newbie in the acting industry, she had previously amassed millions of fans doing short videos, so her face couldn’t be entirely considered new.

"Nina, you better cover your face a bit."

Natalie, having promised Felix Langdon to shoot the film, hadn’t thought about this aspect.

Hide and seek isn’t her style.

"Will sunglasses do?"

This was her maximum tolerance.

Zoe Chandler:...

How can sunglasses help; once Natalie puts them on, her presence becomes extraordinarily striking, impossible not to notice.

"It’s best to wear a mask."

She was still afraid someone would find out their flight information.

Though highly unlikely, after experiencing the incident with Shawn Lowe, Felix Langdon had specially advised her to be careful. Had Natalie not been with Zane Thorne today, she would certainly be by her side.

Once the call ended, Natalie didn’t linger, her actions efficient and straightforward.

Once sitting in the car and getting closer to the airport, Natalie deeply felt the essence of parting.

She kind of didn’t want to leave.

She just got married, why should she go to act? Thinking about it made Natalie’s face darken, she truly believed Felix Langdon’s nonsense that acting would be fun.

Felix Langdon, sitting in the office, sneezed abruptly.

This was a wrongful accusation, a reasonable trade.

Seeing there’s less than half an hour left to reach the airport, Natalie couldn’t help but speak up.

"Can we not drive so fast?"

Just great driving skills, does it warrant driving this fast? Does he have any brain cells, wanting to send his wife off so swiftly!

Zane Thorne glanced side-eye at his little wife who was abruptly fuming again, checking the time; at his speed, they’d reach the airport with fifteen minutes to spare.

But clearly, Natalie’s emotions now didn’t let her think about that point.

"You’re that eager to make me leave quickly?"

Zane Thorne’s lips curled subtly, watching Natalie throw a small tantrum, his inner gloom cleared a little.

Clearly, he wasn’t the only one reluctant.

"Are you even listening to me?"

Zane Thorne chuckled softly.

"I’m listening."

Natalie exploded.

"What are you laughing at?"

"Laughing at your silliness."

Natalie:...

Can’t take it anymore! Too annoyed! Natalie rolled up her sleeves, glaring at Zane Thorne.

"Do you want the car to end up with two lives lost?"

It’s still raining; driving at such speed, no room for distractions.

Zane Thorne, squeezing out some time, patted Natalie’s head, soothing this little feisty lioness.

"Arriving at the airport quickly leaves some time for a chat, okay? Or do you want to talk while driving?"

Natalie:...

Turns out that was the reason.

"Then drive even faster."

Zane Thorne laughed.

He truly married a charming little treasure.